That guy with David Chang is hilarious!
May I take a picture with you, Matt (Moran)?
... were some of the things I said that Saturday a few months ago when I went to the inaugural Margaret River Gourmet Escape.
Showing posts with label winery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label winery. Show all posts
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Saturday, April 4, 2009
happs moscato!
Being brought up in a strict family, where alcohol, cigarettes and gambling are the devil, I was never a fan of wine. I've still never smoked, I gamble once in a blue moon, but the alcohol-hating changed when I migrated to Australia. Australians love their barbecues (barbies) and their alcohol, they love their beer. I never got into the whole Australian beer culture, but I started to dabble in wine.
The great thing about being in Australia is that the wine-tastings are almost always free. Some vineyards do charge some fee, but only rarely, and only the pretentious ones do. Since I usually try to go to the out-of-the-way, privately-owned vineyards, I never had to pay a cent. Hey, I mean, if I have driven all the way to their cellar door, I hardly think I should pay anything to have a taste. It is their responsibility to give me free wine so I have the incentive to buy a bottle. Yes, their responsibility!
The great thing about being in Australia is that the wine-tastings are almost always free. Some vineyards do charge some fee, but only rarely, and only the pretentious ones do. Since I usually try to go to the out-of-the-way, privately-owned vineyards, I never had to pay a cent. Hey, I mean, if I have driven all the way to their cellar door, I hardly think I should pay anything to have a taste. It is their responsibility to give me free wine so I have the incentive to buy a bottle. Yes, their responsibility!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
clairault aromatic pressed pork
It's a bit chilly tonight, like last night. This weather is calling me to have a sip of my Harmans Ridge Estate Megan Salmon Sparkling wine. It's not my most favourite, as it is a bit dry. I am a bit of a sweet tooth.
One of the things I promised myself do when I went to Margaret River, was to eat in a winery restaurant. I did just that with Clairault. The restaurant was set on a heavy wooden deck surrounded by majestic Marri trees. Inside there was a fireplace, which undoubtedly will be lit during winter. When we were there, the sun gave us plenty of warmth. I found the place quite formal, but interestingly rustic at the same time.
One of the things I promised myself do when I went to Margaret River, was to eat in a winery restaurant. I did just that with Clairault. The restaurant was set on a heavy wooden deck surrounded by majestic Marri trees. Inside there was a fireplace, which undoubtedly will be lit during winter. When we were there, the sun gave us plenty of warmth. I found the place quite formal, but interestingly rustic at the same time.
Friday, February 6, 2009
job cut detox
I went to Adelaide last week and let me tell you, if you felt the same sense of doom and gloom as I did, I would prescribe a few days of holiday at a location of your choice. Sometimes you just need to get away from it all to lift up your spirit and recharge the body, mind and soul.
In all honesty, I did only go because I had a Qantas voucher that I had to use before its January expiry date. But, it turned out to be a holiday taken at the most opportune time, I could not time it better myself. Even with the crazy heat wave, I really enjoyed myself.
In all honesty, I did only go because I had a Qantas voucher that I had to use before its January expiry date. But, it turned out to be a holiday taken at the most opportune time, I could not time it better myself. Even with the crazy heat wave, I really enjoyed myself.
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