Well, as the numbness of our body and brain subsides, it is now feasible to reflect on the Burghound in Asia events.
There were many highlights, although perhaps the star event of the whole program was the Antipodean Grands Crus, and that is saying something when you take in to account the incredible experiences we had,including the Datai resort, Langkawi Island (which you can read about on Sam Neill’s blog, 5 April 2011 Travelling Paddocks Proprietor into the Heart of Darkness).
Watch the video and listen to our speakers to learn how to pronounce the most important terms connected with German Wines. From A – Z or in this case from Ahr to Württemberg.
Big thanks to Deutsches Weininstitut – www.germanwines.de for creating this great video for the wine community.
Can someone say Gewürztraminer!
Over the past few years, both in our own vineyards and with the support of our growers, Nautilus Estate has continued to expand and develop its vineyards with 2006 seeing the introduction of the Nautilus VSP pruning system – a world first.
Ongoing research into the best combination of the preference of different clones for different sites continues to improve the fruit characters and aroma intensity of our fruit. For example, we now have over twenty-four hectares of Pinot Noir planted in vineyards throughout the Marlborough region, in a variety of clones including AM10/5, the Pommard clones 5 and 6 and the Dijon clones 114, 115, 667 and 777.
Curtis Marsh featured as “Personality of the Week” on Life & Style Magazine.
Curtis Marsh is one of the most assiduous and erudite, truly independent wine writers, commentators and presenters in Asia. With nearly 30 years experience in the hospitality, wine and media industries, he has travelled extensively throughout the vineyard regions of the world and the Asia region, with food, travel and culture featuring equally in his commentary.
Micro Blogging industry giant Twitter has announced that they are all set to start selling wine under their Fledgling Initiative.
The company said that they would contribute USD$ 5 for every bottle sold to Room to Read. Room to Read is a non-profit entity aimed to promote literacy for kids around the world.
Twitter said: “The Fledgling Initiative embodies two things that are at the core of Twitter’s mission: providing access to information and highlighting the power of open communication to bring about positive change.”
Aratong Galleries requests the pleasure of your company at the Opening Ceremony of a Solo Exhibition by Chinese Contemporary Painter, Zhong Chen, “Butterfly Lovers”, to be launched by the Australian Ambassador to China, HE Dr Geoff Raby.
The exhibition will be help at the new Aratong Galleries, Beijing, China on Saturday 23rd October 2010 at 3:30pm
How the Scots counter the New Zealand All-Blacks Maori dance in rugby!
The following is a whisky ad for the William Lawson Company. Please be advised that there are suggestive elemets and are not appropriate for children.
Enjoy the ad… Cheers!
Dame Nellie Melba, was the renowned Australian opera singer (1861 - 1931) and became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and the early 20th century due to the purity of her lyrical voice and the brilliance of her technique. Taking her stage name from Melbourne, Melba was the first Australian to achieve international recognition as a classical musician.
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