Today on the blog we have the wonderful wino Nicola Heyes joining us. She recently ventured down to WA’s Ferguson Valley on a ‘wine weekend’ and boy did she uncover some hidden gems! A big thanks to Nicola for sharing your Ferguson Valley wineries adventure with us! It’s been 6 years since my wine-loving hubby…
A great wine shop is one I have to literally be dragged out of. It’s a place of immense wonder and intrigue. Whether it’s full of diverse international wines or local tipples, great bargains or exclusive vinos, a great wine shop is a place you simply can’t get enough of. And I’m happy to report…
The Great Southern wine region of WA is made up of 5 subregions; Porongurups, Mount Barker, Albany, Denmark and Frankland River. There are roughly 50 wineries across the region and you really need to get to know them all. However today on the blog I’m going to introduce you to 8 Great Southern wineries whose…
On Wednesday night I popped into Pinelli Wines & Fillaudeau’s to catch a glimpse of ‘Winery Psalms’ – a production by Remnant Dance company that takes you on a journey of wine tasting matched with the arts. I got a taste at the final dress run in preparation for the opening night tonight (Friday 15th).
There are so many things that can affect your perception of a wine if you are tasting with an open mind. From the company you’re with, to the atmosphere and setting of where you are, to your mood that day. This is the very reason why I always urge my family and friends to give…
Yes you can keep white wine for a number of years. However just like red wine, some white wines will improve with age and some won’t. Knowing which red and white wines will benefit from being held onto for a few years or even a few decades is the tricky part. Without trying a wine it’s hard…
It’s always a good event when you say you’re going to ‘go for an hour’ and then 3.5 hours later you actually leave. Last night I attended the Swan Valley & Perth Hills Cellar Door in the City event and I have to admit, I came across some rather lovely gems!
Disclosure: I was invited along to the The Boulevard Hotel for this wine dinner. All opinions are my own honest wine-slurred words. Oh Tuscany, my dear beloved Tuscany. It’s everything and more than you imagine. Mr.Spittoon and I backpacked through Italy in 2011 and despite getting lost numerous times in the famous wine region it will forever…
Well nearly. There was one glass of Moët in there but other than that, I’ve just spent a week drinking beer and cocktails. I did want to try some of the local Bali wines on my first trip to WA’s fave long-weekend destination but in that hot muggy weather it just didn’t entice me. Shock…