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NEIL’S NEW APPROACH TO AUSSIE SEMILLON

NEIL’S NEW APPROACH TO AUSSIE SEMILLON

SOMETHING new to enjoy withpan-fried whiting – and just $12.99. Wc18Jul11 David Ellis THE Hunter Valley’s Neil McGuigan is without doubt Australia’s master-craftsman when it comes to Semillon, and he’s now both surprised and delighted his legions of fans by coming up with a virtually total new style that he’s labelled The Semillon Blanc. Because […]

Reserve a space for Tintilla Estate

Reserve a space for Tintilla Estate

After a month of food, wine and festivities, the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month has come to an end and one new release which received much attention was Tintilla Estate’s iconic Hunter Valley shiraz, the… Tintilla Estate Reserve Shiraz 2007 (rrp $30) As is well known, the 2007 vintage was one of the best […]

HOT, DRY, DROUGHT – PERFECT !

HOT, DRY, DROUGHT – PERFECT !

FLAVOUR-packed to enjoy withsweet and spicy beef short ribs. Wc13Jun11 David Ellis WHEN you get hot, dry drought conditions in the Hunter Valley, you can bet you are going to get low-yielding, wonderfully-flavoursome fruit from the Shiraz vines there at simply thrive under these harsh circumstances. And such was the 2007 vintage, giving Tintilla Estate’s […]

Hunter Events in the City and the Valley

Hunter Events in the City and the Valley

Media Release Can’t make it to the Hunter Valley this winter for Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month in June? Well, Tintilla Estate is coming to Sydney for their annual Winter Solstice Dinner – one of the best Hunter wine & food experiences outside of the Hunter! EVENT:    Tintilla Winter Solstice DinnerWHEN:     Friday 17 June, […]

Hunter Valley Grape & Olive in Perfect Harmony

Hunter Valley Grape & Olive in Perfect Harmony

Media Release HUNTER VALLEY GRAPE & OLIVE IN PERFECT HARMONY Tickets are on sale now for one of the best events during this year’s Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month (June 2011), the annual Whispering Brook Olive Long Table Luncheon. Last year’s inaugural, sell-out event has been topped this year with even more food, wine […]

RICH IN HISTORY, BUT NOT FOR THE CELLAR

RICH IN HISTORY, BUT NOT FOR THE CELLAR

IDEAL partner with your favouritepastas and creamy sauces. Wc04Apr11 David Ellis ANDREW Margan won’t be the least offended if you don’t even think of the word ‘cellar’ when buying a bottle of his 2010 Margan Hunter Valley Verdelho. Because this is a more-ish wine that once you’ve enjoyed the first bottle you’ll be looking for […]

Wheels, wineglasses, water & websites…

Wheels, wineglasses, water & websites…

Media release Wheels, wineglasses, water & websites-Just some of the latest from New Generation Hunter Valley- Kicking off on May 5th, six of Australia’s hottest winemakers will be taking their wines to the masses in what will be a whirlwind tour of the east coast of Australia, and if you haven’t already heard – it’s […]

Watch out Australia…”Not Your Usual Caravan of Courage” coming to a town near you!

Watch out Australia…”Not Your Usual Caravan of Courage” coming to a town near you!

Media release It is time to get your surfboards waxed, sunscreen packed and wine glasses polished as the New Generation Hunter Valley winemakers are getting ready to embark on an epic two-week, east coast Austalia road trip they’re calling “Not Your Usual Caravan of Courage”. With six top Hunter Valley winemakers, 10 locations, 20 events […]

NSW Wine Festival | Feb 26 to March 31 2011

NSW Wine Festival | Feb 26 to March 31 2011

Media Release 2011 set for Wine & Food Heaven! NSW Wine Festival ~ Feb 26 – March 31, 2011 NSW wines are set to star at the annual NSW Wine Festival launching February 26, 2011. Every year New South Wales toasts its most talented winemakers and award-winning wines with a collection of exciting public tastings […]

LUNA INFLUENCE ON SUMMER BOTTLERS

LUNA INFLUENCE ON SUMMER BOTTLERS

Wc29Nov10 $12 BEAUTY with Sunday brunchseafood-filled omelette. David Ellis WITH Australians’ growing love-affair with Rosé-style wines, Cumulus Wines at Orange in the NSW Central West have released their 2010 Luna Rosa Rosado that’s a steal at just $12 for summertime enjoyment. And interestingly they brought out Portuguese winemaker Francisco Antunes from a Cumulus stakeholder, The […]