Monthly Archives: April 2011

Paella and Wine on a Summers evening Part 3

Posted on April 18, 2011 by winelibertarian

Now for the all important Wines that have been drunk before, during and after the last few Paella evenings. First up a delightful Champagne N.V. Veuve Fourny & Fils Champagne Brut 1er Cru Blanc de Blanc. Beautiful straw yellow in … Continue reading →

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Paella and Wine on a Summers evening Part 2

Posted on April 12, 2011 by winelibertarian

Invited Cookie and his family over for Paella, and took the opportunity to work through the recipe with him and asked his daughter HP, who is studying photography to take some photos at the same time, results below. I have … Continue reading →

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Alas, no Clos Henri @ The Quarter but!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by winelibertarian

When JA suggested we revisit The Quarter for our Wednesday Night Wine Club meeting I readily agreed to go as last time we a bottle of Clos Henri and I would like to try it again. The previous visit to … Continue reading →

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Paella and Wine on a Summers evening Part 1

Posted on April 6, 2011 by winelibertarian

The long hot summers of Perth lend themselves to outdoor eating and one of the great dishes to cook on the BBQ is Paella, the spanish rice dish much added to by others including myself and the best thing is … Continue reading →

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Aged Central Otagos

Posted on April 4, 2011 by winelibertarian

And I don’t mean Sam Neill, but the wines he and other wine producers of the region make, are they age worthy like a good Burgundy, personally I believe they are, this region shows great potential for aged pinot Noir. … Continue reading →

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