2017 is a very special year for Faber Vineyard in Perth’s Swan Valley as this month (September) they’ll be celebrating their 20th birthday! We have been out for cellar door tastings on a number of occasions (they are just up the road from Feral Brewery in Baskerville) alongside attending one of their well-known long-table lunches.
Here’s a fun fact for you. When Mr. Spittoon and I arrived to Perth for a visit (which has now turned into a 5 year visit!), the very first Western Australian and Swan Valley cellar door we visited was in fact John Kosovich Wines. So the question is, why in 5 years have I not…
There’s no doubt that Mr. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most popular grapes around the world. He is also commonly known as Cab, Cabernet or Cab Sauv. However, don’t be confusing him with his siblings like Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. While they are related (see below) you definitely don’t want to get on…
Recently the Coonawarra Roadshow was in town and thanks to an invite from Poppin’ Cork Events, I was lucky enough to attend. Typically after an event, I’ll do a recap on the blog of the actual event however today’s post is all about the region and some of the awesome wines coming out of this…
It’s always one of my favourite nights of the year. It’s a chance to get glammed up and catch up with a lot of the Swan Valley wine producers in the one spot. Not to mention a chance to celebrate the wonderful Swan Valley and its fabulous wines. This years Singapore Airlines Swan valley Wine…
One of the most talked about things when it comes to wine is if it’s a dry wine or a sweet wine. It’s typically the first question asked or the first statement made, especially when it comes to white wine. But what exactly is a dry white wine? So without further adieu, let’s get stuck…
Father’s Day is fast approaching (first Sunday in September every year!). And to help inspire you, especially if the Dad you’re spoiling is a bit of a wino, I have some imPORTant tips for you!
Recently I organised for my office (yes I have a real job! I, unfortunately, don’t just drink wine every day!) to go out to the Swan Valley and visit a few wineries on a Friday. On this tour, one of my workmates, in particular, loved the wines at Sittella and decided to stock up her collection. This…
You may have heard about ‘Australia’s First Families of Wine’ (AFFW) somewhere along your wine drinking journey. Today on the blog I wanted to share with you all a bit more about this group of Australian wine producers and why we’re celebrating them.