Oh my, last night we had a feast!! You may have caught a glimpse on my Instagram Story. Firstly a big thank you to Hither & Yon for kindly sending us a sample of their 2019 McLaren Vale Touriga to taste. When I read the food match, I just had to give it a go:…
I know a few of you have already joined Good Pair Days however if you haven’t and need an excuse. This is it. With the code ‘travellingcorkscrew’ you’ll get $23 off your first month’s 3 bottle box. Which means this lovely little Quick Dip Rosé could be yours for free! This pretty little number is…
Anyone else enjoy a shower wine? If you’re not sure what that is, it literally means having a wine in the shower. There’s something super relaxing about it after a long day, am I right?
Today I want to introduce you to a brand new wine brand – The Group. The Group celebrates and supports the grape growers and their families who are behind some of Australia’s finest grapes. They’re a Grower-Owned Collective who are championed by Chef Matt Moran.
This Hardys Wines Tintara 2019 Tempranillo comes from McLaren Vale in South Australia. A big thanks to the Hardy’s team for sending over this free sample for us to try. In the glass it’s an alluring deep red-purple plum colour. I’m the nose it smells like freshly cut wood and stewed berries. Though juicy berries flow through to the…
Even before 2020 and all the lock downs, Mr Spittoon and I were pretty good at date night at home. We really only need a good bottle (or two) of wine. This bottle of Curtis Family Vineyards ‘Heritage’ 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon was a free gift (thank you!!) and it was just what we needed for a wet and wintry…
Shiraz! Wine not I say. It’s a great food-friendly wine and also great by itself. I received this free sample from The Nut House Wine Co which is part of the Curtis Family Vineyards (thank you!!) who have been making wines in McLaren Vale, South Australia since 1973.
Hands up who loves Viognier. Pronounced “Vee-own-yay” – Viognier originated from France. This white wine grape produces a full bodied wine and many say that if you like Chardonnay, then this will be right up your alley. We recently cracked into this Rusty Mutt Wines 2019 ‘Catnip’ Viognier from McLaren Vale, SA which I received as a…
Yes I’m a little obsessed with my unique white wine blends at the moment. This one is a blend of mostly Fiano and Chenin Blanc grapes – two varieties I love by themselves. And when combined, they are pretty tasty too! I received this sample of the Sherrah 2018 ‘White et al’ from Good Pair Days (thank you!!)….