Have a regional crush on Australia? Is it the Coonawarra Cabernets that get you or the Claire Valley Rieslings? On Friday May 11th Wine Australia and house wine present the second tasting in the Unearth Australia series. Regional Crush will take you on a tour of the regions of Australia to discover each of these…
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Dishing Up Australia
Dishing Up Australia Australia is ready to be taken seriously as a producer of diverse, food-friendly wines. house wine teams up with Wine Australia to introduce you to the vast and delicious spectrum from dry Riesling, crisp Sauvignon Blanc and mouth-filling Chardonnay to charming Pinot Noir, big bold Cab and Shiraz as well as luscious…
AC/DC Launches Wine Label
Thanks to @foodists for the heads up. I am sure many of you are horrified, but I have to admit that I am a die-hard DC fan and the discovery that AC/DC produced a wine label gets me pretty revved up. I find the hilarity of all just too much not to notice. After all, why should the…
house wine presents Australia Unveiled
house wine, in collaboration with Wine Australia presents three Australian tastings. The series will take you on a tour of Australia’s diverse wine regions, introduce you to its unique blends and surprise you with unexpected wine styles. Be prepared for a refreshing new look at Australia. Buy the series of three tastings for $129 (including…
AUSTRALIA UNVEILED
house wine, in collaboration with Wine Australia presents three Australian tastings. The series will take you on a tour of Australia’s diverse wine regions, introduce you to its unique blends and surprise you with unexpected wine styles. Be prepared for a refreshing new look at Australia. Buy the series of three tastings for $129 (including…
Yellow tail Reserve Tasting
I’m always up for a wine tasting that involves big Ozzy reds, so when Yellow tail rolled into town to show off their reserve line, I was keen to taste. I understand the consumer friendly regular Yellow tail line’s appeal, but for my palate, I find there is too much residual sugar in the bottle,…
House Wine – Australia: Cool is Hot
Australia is fondly associated with rich, full-bodied wines from warm climes but her cooler regions present an interesting twist. Discover how different Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Chardonnay are from chillier areas. You will also taste fine examples of Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc that thrive in Australia’s cooler zones like Clare Valley, Frankland River and…
Australia: Catching the Next Wave (House Wine)
Australia: Catching the Next Wave Go beyond the mainstream offerings and catch a glimpse of off the beaten track gems. We will introduce you to new wine styles like sparkling and rosé and explore unusual grape varieties such as Verdelho, Viognier and Malbec. Over 20 different wineries will be featured including d’Arenberg, De Bortoli, Fox…
The Chronicles Series Offers a Glimpse Into the Hardys Winemaking Legacy
Now available in British Columbia and Alberta Last spring, Australia’s Bill Hardy, of the renowned Hardys Wines family, visited cities across Canada to launch the innovative Hardys ‘Shuttle’. While he was in key cities across the country, he provided a sneak preview of Hardys Wines’ latest offering: The Chronicles. Building on the rich heritage of…
Australia: Back to the Roots
In celebration of Australia Day (January 26th), revisit the varieties that put Australia on the map: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Grenache and Chardonnay. This tasting will feature some of the great pioneering wineries and focus on wines made from older vines. We will also be pouring a selection of fortified wines to toast the early days…
Bottles and Bangers Tasting
Thursday August 20th, 2009 Vancouver Rowing Club in Stanley Park – 7:30-9:30PM $29.99/person Australia and New Zealand Wines Bottles and Bangers This August, Liberty Merchant Company is happy to host our 8th annual Bottles and Bangers tasting, as part of our much anticipated ‘Tastings-in-the-Park’ series. Join us for a night of Australian and New Zealand…
