For the next Wine on Wednesday, on 28 July, we're going to head to Fifth Element at 188 Grey Street, Southbank. This is not far from the Goodwill Bridge, so I'd encourage considering the walk if you're coming from town.
I keep hearing about this wine bar, so I'm keen to check it out. I think the hype's because of the whizz-bang pre-pay wine-dispensing machines that feature. These are from Enomatic, Italian designed and manufactured and having tried them out elsewhere, they are rather cool. They dispense a 'taste' (25ml), a half glass (75ml) or a glass (125ml), all at proportionate prices which come off your special wine card charged with credit, so it is a fabulous way to sample a few different drops. At Fifth Element, it sounds like it's not just the novelty of this wine vending machine technology that has people drinking their wine, as I understand "the number and depth of by-the-glass selections is unparalelled in this city." It sounds worth it, so we'll have to see for ourselves. Look forward to it. Hope to see you there from around 7pm.
Anto
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Brisbane Wine Placemarkers
Just thought I'd mention a couple of local events on the wine calendar:
The first is on Wednesday night this week (14 July) - Barossa in Boardshorts. Sounds like wine with a marked Queensland twist. 2010 will be the 3rd of this annual event. It starts at 6:30pm at the Strand at Rugby Quay (123 Eagle Street Brisbane). Barossan winemakers in "one room" for "generous tasting and canapes." Tickets are $39. It's put on by Purple Palate, so if you're keen to get along, contact hayley@swws.com.au or ph: 1300 1GRAPE (1300 147 273).
Wine on the Wharf this Sunday, 18 July (from 11am to 5pm). It's being held at Moda Events at Portside, Hamilton. Apparently more than 400 wines will be available for tasting. It's an opportunity to support quality, small producers. Unfortunately, I'm not going to make it, but if you're interested in tickets for the different sessions:
http://www.stewartswineco.com.au/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=68
See you soon
Anto
The first is on Wednesday night this week (14 July) - Barossa in Boardshorts. Sounds like wine with a marked Queensland twist. 2010 will be the 3rd of this annual event. It starts at 6:30pm at the Strand at Rugby Quay (123 Eagle Street Brisbane). Barossan winemakers in "one room" for "generous tasting and canapes." Tickets are $39. It's put on by Purple Palate, so if you're keen to get along, contact hayley@swws.com.au or ph: 1300 1GRAPE (1300 147 273).
Wine on the Wharf this Sunday, 18 July (from 11am to 5pm). It's being held at Moda Events at Portside, Hamilton. Apparently more than 400 wines will be available for tasting. It's an opportunity to support quality, small producers. Unfortunately, I'm not going to make it, but if you're interested in tickets for the different sessions:
http://www.stewartswineco.com.au/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=68
See you soon
Anto
Sunday, 4 July 2010
Crowded House
It was the crowd that made the night last Wednesday at Claret House for Wine on Wednesday. Thanks to all for coming.
In the spirit of "Claret", we wanted to try out a few wines produced from the varietals traditional to the Bordeaux region. In that regard I found it slightly surprising that only one wine from Bordeaux featured on the menu, and not many other international versions of these classic varietals were present either... that I noticed anyway. Not to worry, the wine list is quite extensive otherwise, and we certainly did Claret justice with the new world versions of the Bordeaux varietals - trying wines produced out of the "ANZAC" regions renowned for these, namely, Margaret River (WA), Coonawarra (SA), and Hawkes Bay (NZ).
It began with a quick Sauvignon Blanc (a white to loosen up) before the heavier, bolder reds and blends involving Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. For reference, the Cabernet Sauvignon is often added to Merlot to add tannin, acidity and aromatic fruit. The Merlot on the other hand supplies softness and body. And further, in talking these grapes and the particular regions famous for them, my reading tells me that some good Cabernet Sauvignon is coming out of Bulgaria - so one to look out for in the future maybe.
I trust all enjoyed the evening. Hopefully the conversations about, around or just over wines mean that we can say it's wine appreciation. At the least, I certainly appreciated the catch-up, and look forward to seeing you for good wines and good times at the next WoW.
In the spirit of "Claret", we wanted to try out a few wines produced from the varietals traditional to the Bordeaux region. In that regard I found it slightly surprising that only one wine from Bordeaux featured on the menu, and not many other international versions of these classic varietals were present either... that I noticed anyway. Not to worry, the wine list is quite extensive otherwise, and we certainly did Claret justice with the new world versions of the Bordeaux varietals - trying wines produced out of the "ANZAC" regions renowned for these, namely, Margaret River (WA), Coonawarra (SA), and Hawkes Bay (NZ).
It began with a quick Sauvignon Blanc (a white to loosen up) before the heavier, bolder reds and blends involving Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. For reference, the Cabernet Sauvignon is often added to Merlot to add tannin, acidity and aromatic fruit. The Merlot on the other hand supplies softness and body. And further, in talking these grapes and the particular regions famous for them, my reading tells me that some good Cabernet Sauvignon is coming out of Bulgaria - so one to look out for in the future maybe.
I trust all enjoyed the evening. Hopefully the conversations about, around or just over wines mean that we can say it's wine appreciation. At the least, I certainly appreciated the catch-up, and look forward to seeing you for good wines and good times at the next WoW.
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