Category Archives: Beverage Products

Is the Future of Wine Looking Through a PET Bottle?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

NEVER! I hear you say! But of course a lot of people said the same about plastic corks and screw caps and they are quite widely accepted now (except for a clandestine action by a small pocket of sommeliers at … Continue reading →

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Tasting notes, mixed Australian wines

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Daniel T Jess

2007 Paradigm Hill Wines L’ami Sage Pinot Noir – Mornington Peninsula, VIC 13.8% ABV.  Screwcap.  Vibrant ruby colour, clear and healthy looking.  Delicate rose, cherry blossom, cinnamon, clove, lifted orange oil aromas, gentle earthiness but mostly expressive of floral and … Continue reading →

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Wine Spirit Education Trust 3-minute wine schools

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Daniel T Jess

I highly recommend all novices and professionals alike to check out WSET’s new 3-minute wine schools. Very worthwhile with Jancis Robinson presenting. CLICK: WINE SCHOOL

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Wine as an investment

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Daniel T Jess

Although we would all prefer to sit on a shaded verandah sipping fine hand-crafted wines that spent years in our cellars, it must be said that wine can make for a great financial investment too. However, to make money from … Continue reading →

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Native Aust Products – Herbs, Spices, Fruit

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Daniel T Jess

There’s a well kept secret in Brisbane’s buzzy West End.  It’s Tukka Restaurant (www.tukkarestaurant.com.au) and there’s word they will launch their own branded retail range including preserved hibiscus flowers before Christmas. I’ve attended many a cocktail party where these sweet … Continue reading →

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