Paella and Tempranillo -perfect Spanish combo
As a child in Spain, the only time I ever saw any men cooking was Sunday afternoon. They would use all the leftovers from the fridge and stand around talking very loudly with a glass of Tempranillo in hand! Continue »
19/04/2021 at 5:53 PM
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Why Buy Local, Really?
How your support keeps the family business alive and what large businesses are doing that screws it up. Continue »
02/03/2021 at 5:19 PM
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How long does an open bottle of wine last?
Once you've opened a bottle of wine, most of them can last three to five days... but it depends on the type of wine. Red wines generally last longer than whites. Make sure your wine doesn't go off. Continue »
11/02/2021 at 4:08 PM
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Wine Shows: What's the Difference Between a National and a Regional Wine Show? Upper Reach Winery
What do medals on a wine bottle mean? Are some medals more important than others? Find out what the Wine Shows tell you about the medal winning wine and does a medal mean you'll like the wine & more Continue »
12/10/2020 at 7:08 PM
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Wine Tasting Masterclass at Home | Fortifieds
As we're coming into colder weather, it's time to get the fire blazing & dive into our stickies & fortified. We will take a look at our: - Tawny - Liqueur Muscat We'll be talking about tasting notes, food pairing, and in particular ageing fortified, the fortification process & how the Swan Valley is unique for its dessert wines. Continue »
16/05/2020 at 7:20 PM
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Wine Tasting Masterclass at Home | Sparkling
Let's explore Sparkling Wine. How is it made, what is different about Champagne? How do Sparkling wines age and what is Methode Champenoise? What do brut and extra brut mean? Continue »
09/05/2020 at 7:03 PM
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Wine Tasting Masterclass at Home | Shiraz
Let's explore Shiraz, why bother aging it? What difference do soil and climate make to a red wine? Discover our exceptional Reserve Shiraz & how its unique micro-climate influences its character. Continue »
02/05/2020 at 7:42 PM
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Wine Tasting Masterclass at Home | Chardonnay
Chardonnay divides the world. Love an oak aged Chardonnay or prefer a crisp, fresh unwooded style of wine or maybe a Sparkling Chardonnay is your thing? Let's explore this white wine style. How oak and oak barrels are used and how Chardonnay ages and matures over time. Continue »
25/04/2020 at 7:11 PM
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Wine Tasting Masterclass at Home | Trio of Reds
Red wine tasting at home. Let's look at three different red wines starting with a Grenache - a lighter red wine, then a medium-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot finishing with a big, bold full-bodied Petit Verdot. All the differences explained! Continue »
19/04/2020 at 1:52 PM
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Wine Tasting Masterclass at Home | Verdelho
Take a free 1/2 hour Verdelho masterclass with Upper Reach Winery Continue »
14/04/2020 at 4:42 PM
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