Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2012
After the London International Trade Fair Katherine flew to Hong Kong for Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2012. Her report from Hong Kong: “I’m working hard and have sore feet!”
London International Wine Trade Fair
Hundreds of stands offering varying regions, varietals and styles stood before us as we entered the gates of the London International Wine Trade Fair. We were overwhelmed and soon realised there was no chance we were going to see everything. Katherine, Caroline and I battled through the crowds and finally located the Wine Australia stand [...]
Taste of Melbourne in London
I have no doubt Caroline has been keeping you more than entertained to date with the adventures we have been having over here, but how could she possibly cover everything? As we have been in ‘divide and conquer mode’ I thought I would jump on and update you (hi mum if you’re still the only [...]
The moustache diaries
So yes, it appears we are turning rather strange with little sleep, lots of travel, and loads of wine! Let us introduce…the Moustache Diaries. It all came about when Emma stumbled upon this amazing ring in London, in the shape of … well, a moustache. As many of you will know, our Dad, Ross, has [...]
Aussies, cricket and Rose
So we’re all back in London together now, Katherine spent the day in the Midlands and attended numerous AFFW events, Emma got straight off her flight from Melbourne and a took a train to Manchester for sales visits (what a trooper!) and me? Well I had a tough day at Lord’s Cricket Ground drinking Rosé [...]
Chenin is a cracker
By Steve Kline, Wine Education Manager As I was sitting at home the other night thoroughly enjoying a wonderful bottle of Francois Chidaine Vouvray 2009, I got to thinking how under-rated is the grape variety Chenin Blanc. In France, Chenin Blanc is produced in the Loire Valley in central western France. In that region it [...]
AUTUMN DAYS
By Douglas Elder, Head Chef, Brown Brothers Epicurean Centre Everyone has a favourite season. Some people love summer for the endless days of heat and beaches. Some love the cold months of winter with open fires and red wine. Me? I love autumn. This is both professionally as a chef, and also personally. And, for [...]
The haggis made me do it
I apologise to our loyal readers (hi Mum!) for my long pause between posts, but after a flight to Edinburgh, 8 store tastings, haggis, neeps and tatties for lunch (see below), a fleeting tour of the city, an encounter with a grumpy piper and a consumer dinner that night, it was a big day! At [...]
Pruning kicks off
By Brett McClen, Chief Viticulturalist Now that the Autumn frosts have started and the last of the vine leaves are falling, the soothing sounds of secateurs snipping can be heard emanating through the crisp morning air. Pruning is one of the most important cultural operations in the vineyard. It is also one of the most [...]
