The world is changing hourly: COVID-19 at the beginning of April 2020
As of midnight on Monday 30th March, Victoria in Australia is now in Stage 3. So playgrounds, beaches and gyms are closed and social distancing goes up another level, groups of more than 2 (apart from family) gathering is not allowed. There are plenty more restrictions defined here. For the…
The world is changing: COVID-19
Having worked in the wine trade since 2003 and passed the Diploma in Wines & Spirits, I have enjoyed analysing, tasting and assessing wines. I can spend hours reviewing the acidity, structure and flavour profiles of wine as well as visiting wineries. I would often attend consumer and trade wine…
Exploring the family-owned wineries and breweries in South Australia
There are so many wineries and breweries to visit in McLaren Vale. I love exploring them all and also seeing how passionate the owners are taking that step to build their business in a very competitive market. McCarthy's Orchard I recently visited McCarthy's Orchard which is just opposite Goodieson Brewery…