I love Chenin Blanc and I have Perth’s Swan Valley to thank for that. This one here is not from the Swan Valley, or even from Australia. It’s in fact from Stellenbosch in South Africa however it’s actually made by Aussie winemaker! Introducing Old Mates 2019 Chenin Blanc which Good Pair Days imports and has kindly sent…
What’s life without a little pandemonium right? I definitely know the type of pandemonium I like in my life, and that comes in the form of a wine bottle. Yes, I’m talking about Pandemonium Estate in Perth’s Swan Valley. Today I want to introduce you to The Verrine, the demon of impatience. Maybe that is…
How cool is this label? I definitely believe what’s on the inside is what counts, however I do appreciate an interesting and eye-catching wine label when I see one. I picked this bottle for my 3-bottle Good Pair Days delivery last month (thank you for the sample pack guys!).
Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape variety originally from France. It can be made into a still or sparkling wine alongside being dry, off-dry or even made into dessert wine. Its naturally high acidity makes it a very versatile grape. WA’s Swan Valley produces some stunning examples of wine made from Chenin Blanc and…
It’s safe to say I’m slowly making my way through the South African wines that The Wine Gallery has on offer. I picked this Winery Of Good Hope 2017 Chenin Blanc for The TC Wine Club as SA Chenin’s are pretty darn good! And while we’re talking about Chenin, check out my Guide to drinking Chenin Blanc…
On the weekend I attended a Vertical Chenin Blanc tasting at John Kosovich Wines here in the Swan Valley and it really got me thinking about this white wine grape variety. As winemaker, Arch Kosovich, said – it was probably one of the only/first vertical tastings of Chenin Blanc in Australia. I really enjoyed the…
Wine, chocolate, chocolate liqueur.. does life get any better? The master classes are at 11.30am every Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment at Providore (5123 West Swan Road) in the Swan Valley you can participate in a wine and chocolate master class for $30pp. You’ll try 4 chocolate liqueurs, 6 wines and 9 chocolates PLUS you will…
10:30am on a Saturday morning and I am sampling some of the new sparkling wine at Sittella Winery in the Swan Valley. Such a hard life! This is what I do to bring the latest wino news to all of you! This past Saturday Sittella held a Sparkling Wine Workshop followed by a 3-course lunch….