On the 13th of March every year we say Happy Birthday to Riesling and celebrate International Riesling Day! The brainchild behind this delicious day on the wine days calendar was the Wines of Germany trade group who in 2019 declared that the 13th of March 1435 was the official birthday of Riesling. Which by my…
Whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, aiming for a healthier lifestyle by reducing your alcohol consumption (less alcohol = less calories), trying to avoid those wine hangovers, needing a 0.00 BAC level for work, participating in Dry July, are sober curious, or just want a teetotaller sort of life, then this post is for you! For the majority…
Yes there is a day for everything – including wine made from Syrah! If you haven’t heard, every year on the 16th of February is the annual International Syrah Day. I love wine holidays as they are a great way to support the wine industry, alongside having an excuse to crack open a bottle of…
Okay, let’s set it straight. When the heck is National Rosé Day? Well, it really depends what part of the world you are in. However for Australia and New Zealand we officially celebrate it on the 5th of February every year. Which means next year it’ll be on Monday 5th February 2024. Now if you…
Please note there are some affiliate links within this post. Which means at no cost to you, if you click through and purchase, I may get a small amount of commission. We are just on our way home after staying at Freycinet Lodge and visiting Freycinet National Park and I really want to share our…
We’re literally on the doorstep of nabbing some of the most epic online shopping deals of the year my fellow wine lovers. So to help you with your shopping in 2023, I have decided to put together a list of some of the best Black Friday wine deals out there. I will be updating this…
I was never much of a bookworm. That was until I discovered the wonderful world of wine fiction books. Throw in a little bit of romance, action or adventure alongside a bubble bath and glass of wine, and there’s nothing I would much rather do with my relaxation time these days. There are actually quite…
This is a sponsored post by Little Giant Wines and includes affiliate links. All reviews and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. Say hello to the uber cute and stumpy world of Little Giant. You have probably seen the Little Giant wine range at your local bottle shop, as not only…
I was recently sent a media sample from Taylors Wines (thank you!). But it wasn’t your typical-looking wine delivery. It was in a flat, long rectangular box that was an inch or two high. I thought to myself, this mustn’t be wine. Maybe it’s a book? But low-and-behold it was in fact a wine bottle…