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10/07/2024

Buco-l up for a great food and wine pairing🙌

Osso buco,the marrow of the story is its perfect winter comfort food that is slow cooked and os so tender👌

Paired with the Cedar Creek Cabernet Merlot from the Okanagan Valley,Canada 🇨🇦

This Cabernet merlots bold flavours of dark cherry,blackberry, and toasty oak spice compliments the rich meaty taste of osso buco.

The full-bodied nature of this wine stands up to the hearty texture of this dish,ensuring that neither overpowers the other.

Osso good👌Will never get bone tired from this great combo🍷 Happy wine Wednesday friends 🍷

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24/06/2024

You will cedar light with this great delicious pairing👌

My first Okanagan Valley wine experience was this 2021 Cedar Creek Estate grown Chardonnay,which we picked up on our recent travels.

Squeeze the day with a Chardonnay that's stone-cold fabulous! With a peel of lemon,a rock of minerals and a fruit bouquet of yellow apple,pear, and refreshing lemon pith,it's truly grape to the last drop. Full bodied and pithy in the best way possible.

You will co-co-nuts for this great, easy Indian prawn curry with coconut milk.Fresh Ingredients include passage,coriander,garlic,shallots,coconut milk,garam marsala,mustard seeds,cumin,ginger,chilli flakes,tamarind paste and tumeric.

These are just some reasons why this pairing worked so well👌

ACIDITY - The lemony notes compliment the tanginess of the tomato and tangerine paste.
FRUITINESS - The stone fruit flavours of the Chardonnay balance the mild heat and spices of the curry,providing a sweet counterpoint to the savoury and spicy elements.
RICHNESS - The creamy texture of the coconut milk in the curry harmonises with the mineral qualities of this Chardonnay, creating a smooth and rounded experience.

Do you cedar magic happen with this pairing?Curry on friends🙌Cheers to a great new week🥂

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10/04/2024

Spritz up your day and skewer a berry delicious pairing.

Did you know that has a great new range of spritzers in store to suit everyone.Let's get Fizzy-cal with this spritzer.

Tread Softly Rosè Berry Summer Spritzer has flavours of cherry,raspberry, and subtle floral notes. A nice balance between sweet and dry. Was a hit with our bbq honey,soy chicken skewers.

Tread softly leads the way to a sustainable future and plants one Australian native tree for every 12 bottles sold. 1.7 million trees and counting. BWS offers an array of crafted spritzers that are enjoyable and provide effortlessly delicious sipping. Check them out and skewer yours today.

Have a berry good day, friends🍹 (bws paid promotion)
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08/04/2024

This is the only time that it's ok to pea on your plate 😂

This pairing is fit for a king 🤴 King Willem ll Shiraz Cabernet 2019 from in South Australia and the pairing,Lambs fry( liver) bacon 🥓 sausages and thick tasty onion gravy👌

A beautiful medley of superb Shiraz and Cabernet sourced from vineyards across the limestone coast.

Look at that colour😍Classic notes of berry,plum, and blackcurrant aromas. The palate is cassis,chocolate,mocha, and liquorice, nice spice,full-bodied with a great bold round finish.👌

Don't liver me hanging.Are you going to fry this pairing?

Thanks to Ange ,who gifted me this bottle and highly recommended 👌 great tasty stuff🙌 now tell me your most offal liver pun Ange😂👍

Cheers to a great new week, friends🍷

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27/03/2024

Who knew being two-faced could be so Villainously v***n like😂🍷

Villain & V***n Grenache. A Barossa beauty from which is great value and so dangerously easy to sip👌

If you turn your head to the left,do you see the villain? if you turn your head to the right ,do you see the v***n? (Ha ha I saw you do it)

Aromas are luscious, strawberry, raspberry, liquorice, dark cherry, and dried sage. A fleshy and juicy palate with succulent cherry,Turkish delight, and red Berry fruit.

This is light enough,yet bold and rich enough to pair well with a quick and easy tomato based pasta.
Mid week cheers friends🍷

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25/03/2024

A devil 😈 of a pairing that will definitely get you egg-cited

Henschke Julius Eden Valley 2017 Riesling is an egg-cellent choice for your Easter celebrations 👌

It's drinking so well now at 7 years of age. Vibrant, fresh, and well-balanced. Pale lemon in colour, nose is lemon,lime citrus,kerosene, and notes of green apple,lime,mineral,stone fruits, and honey,with a great long finish.

Blushing 😊 Devilled eggs soaked in beetroot juice for 5 min.i was thinking of you with this one as I did some without bacon just for you👌Here's the recipe, hope you like it.

5 eggs boiled
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp curry powder
1 tsp dill pickle juice
Garnish with bacon ,smoked paprika, chives,dill slice, and parsley.

Level up your Easter eggs and pairings this Easter🐰

A perfect appetiser or add to the charcuterie to impress family and friends over the Easter long weekend 🙌🥂

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06/03/2024

Sippin on Cabernet on top of the Hill,it's all about the grape view😍

Clarendon Hills Sandown 2006 Cabernet is sourced from 75 year old vines from the McLaren Vale,South Australia 🇦🇺 and definitely peaks some interest 👌

I had to summit to the fact that this was drinking so well. The nose is leathery with licorice to***co and plum.

Plateauing into a palate of plenty of blackcurrant,earth,blackberries, plums, and herbaceous notes.

Silky sweet and super long finish. Hint of Christmas cake as well.Great depth and look at that colour😍It develops with complexity over time. Still bold yet defined. It's probably on the downhill spiral but still so uplifting.

Paired well with homemade steak sandwiches, a rare and well-done pairing👌

Happy wine Wednesday 🍷 We're on the downhill slide and rolling towards the weekend friends🙌🍷

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26/02/2024

Drum up some excitement with Colonel's fried chicken & Prosecco on a budget pairing 🥁 🍗

I'm no fan of kfc,it usually leaves me feeling yuck from the grease and oil they use,but this recipe is so close to kfc chicken, and it's cheap,tasty and delicious and without the oil and grease👌

Pick up your chicken pieces without any add ons,it's heaps cheaper🙌Swipe➡️ for the fried, and tested recipe to level up your drumstick game🍗

There is no need to chicken out on flavour with this great budget Prosecco.At $11 for a litre bottle, it drumming up to be perfect👌

Bailey & BaileySouth Australian 🇦🇺 Adventure series Prosecco 🥂pour-fectly delightful that starts with a bubbly waltz of pear and apple notes. A sip reveals great acidity. The crispness and savoury flavour compliment the light bubbly nature of prosecco, creating a delicious contrast in flavours and textures🙌

No need to wing it - stay on budget with your fried chicken drumstick fix👌- cluck yeah🥂
Cheers and happy new week, friends🥂

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21/02/2024

I ate some Shephards pie today,he seemed quite angry about it🤪

Despite the cost of living,it still remains popular 🤷🏻 Over the coming weeks,I will be sharing some great budget buster pairings👌 You do not need to eat into your savings to have delicious food and wine pairings🙌Scrimp on cost not flavour👍

My Shephards pie,crispy silky potato,ground beef,onion,celery,carrots, peas, and a splash of red🍷

Grant Burge Classic Collection Shiraz. Made from classic parcels of South Australian fruit and ready to enjoy now.At $7 a bottle, this is fantastic value👌

A beautiful colour and flavours of red currants,ripe cherry, and strawberry notes. It has well-balanced tannins and acidity, which gives it an easy drinking mellow mouthfeel.
Goes well with BBQs, Shephards pie, and a great charcuterie cheese board.

Being financially savvy never tasted so good. For the accountants, this was under $4 a serving, including wine. ( I may have had more than one serving of wine🤣)

Shepard's pie and Shiraz,when your wallet says no,but your stomach says yes, and the cost of living is laughing at you😁
Cheers and happy wine Wednesday Friends🍷

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14/02/2024

I never thought I'd have a day named after me🤷🏻‍♂️Happy Ash Wednesday 🤣👌🙌
Shanks very much🍷

This Friday, we celebrate International Shiraz/Syrah day, and we are celebrating early with a pairing from the Gods😋8 hour slow cooked Lamb shanks and all the trimmings.

Ubertas 2020 Project D Barossa Shiraz. What a name Ubertas meaning is fruitfulness,fertility,abundance, and plenty, definitely describes this wine well😍

From 50 plus year old vines,it's a wine with exceptional elegance and finesse.It took a while to come out of its shell,but flavours of blackberry, violet,dark cherry and vanilla hits the spot nicely.

So if you're celebrating Shiraz Day this Friday and your having a great Barossa Shiraz like this,choose the lamb dish. You can shank me later👌🙌
Cheers to a great Ash wine Wednesday 🍷

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07/02/2024

Don't let your man-go if he makes this great pairing👌

Salm-on else will be on to it for sure,better to be safe than salsa,right?🙌

recently sent me their 0% alcohol Sauvignon Blanc to pair a meal with. Now, to be honest,I'm not usually into alcohol removed wine,but hey decided to give it a go🙌

If nanna gets the wobbles after a couple, or you're just looking to cut back a little and be a bit healthier without losing the flavour,this is a great option.

On the nose, it smells exactly like a Marlborough sav should👌Vibrant,passionfruit and crisp. The palate is a great surprise.Its lighter obviously than the real deal ,but yet it's full of citrus,tropical, passionfruit, refreshing crispness and dry.Kind of invigorating and inviting and way better than the grape juice I remember 🤪

Pairs grill-iantly with a light mid week dish of brown sugar,oyster sauce,garlic soy glazed crispy skinned salmon, and mango passionfruit salsa😋

Don't take my word for it,try it for yourself and pick up or (paid promotion)

Mid week cheers🥂
Meal recipe by .sisters The legendary bbq cookbook

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29/01/2024

Roast Lamb and this Cabernet-What a shear delight!

Chateau Yaldara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley 2016. I tried this about two years ago and was so young,but with plenty of potential.

Lock down this wine in your Cabernet. It's a candy-baa winner and has a great relation-sheep with roast lamb👌

A full-bodied Cabernet, this wine has mellowed nicely.Still so young but is rich with impressive cassis,juicy blackcurrant fruits, and a side of dark chocolate and French oak. So well balanced👏

Baa-rilliant🍷 👌I roast my case🙌
Cheers to a great new week ahead🍷

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17/01/2024

A move in the light direction 👌

makes it 6%alc/vol Sauvignon Blanc with the same quality New Zealand fruit used in its full strength wines. That's why it tastes so good🙌

It's a great wine to reduce your alcohol intake without losing any flavour👌I paired it with a light Salmon Wellington, served with spinach and feta salad,spuds, and a great rice salad😋

You feta believe it👍It is a tasty pairing🥂

Try it for yourself and pick it up from or .Giesen has all the lighter moves and are lightly ahead of the rest👌
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10/01/2024

Steak tartare-Making beef raw-some👌🤣

Chardonnay creates a delicious contrast when paired with this dish.

Butchers Friend Barossa buttery Chardonnay,sourced from the finest vineyards, it is a classic representation of the region.

Notes of peach,melon, and citrus,these vibrant fruit flavours provide a refreshing element to this rich savoury dish.Vanilla,butter, and toast, these elements add depth and complexity, which enhances the pairing.

This Chardonnays ability to provide a refreshing contrast and it complex flavour profile makes it a surprising yet delicious choice for a perfect pairing with steak tartare👌

Steak tartare with Butcher's friend Chardonnay - a raw-fully delicious combination and available 🙌
Cheers and happy Wine Wednesday 🥂

Check out the recipe in my last post🙌

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22/12/2023

It's the most punderful time of the year🤣

But wait, there's Myrrh......It's Friday🥂

Dont get too santa-mantel,there's still time for that last-minute shopping. Just make sure you use the elf-checkout lane in store to whizz through the shopping.

What are your plans this weekend? I will be making sure everyone is well stocked up and ready for Christmas day. I'll be oak-ey, yes I will will be pine👌

Merry Christmas,happy holidays, however you celebrate from my family to yours sip,laugh repeat 🥂🎄🎉👌

See you again in the twilight zone. You know that weird time between Christmas and New Year's where nobody knows what day it is🤣🤷‍♂️
Cheers Friends🥂

13/12/2023

No need for an Elk-a-seltzer with this venison and Shiraz pairing👌
It was all deer-licous🙌

Aged Shiraz 2008 is hand harvested from a single vineyard grower in Ballendean,Queensland, and after 18 months in hogshead French barrels,it was bottled for 13 years and cellared at 15°c.

Wine maker Peter Scudamore Smith MW is highly experienced in local soil knowledge in the Granite Belt, and it clearly shows in this wine👏

100% Shiraz,the nose on this cool climate gem shows aged spice,blackcurrant,black fruits, and jammy conserves. Its vibrant cherry hues and plush tannins create a rewarding round palate, while the lemony acidity brings a bright finish.It perfectly showcases the unique character of its Granite terroir.

I'm fawning over this venison with roasted root vegetables and red wine sauce pairing.The dark fruit flavours can stand up to the gamey meat and the roasted root vegetables harmonise earthy and sweet flavours,with the caramelisation from roasting can also bring out the natural sweetness and compliments the wine's fruit forward palate,which I love deer-ly😍

Doe me a favour .Put this pairing on your Calen-deer👌You will love it head to doe🙌
Happy Wine Wednesday 🍷

NB:Thank you to Peter for the opportunity to try these wines and pair them with no restrictions.I was grateful and so honoured to do so👏🍷
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11/12/2023

This food and wine pairing is giving me good Pie-brations👌

I-s-pie with my little eye chicken and mushroom pie with the 2010 aged Reserve Chardonnay.

This belter of a Chardonnay from was bottled in March 2011,then bottled and cellared at 15°c for 12 years.It has just recently been released and is at its optimum drinking window.

To those unfamiliar to this region, it shares a similar climate to that of Priorat in Spain,Orange in NSW, and Canberra in the ACT. The soil is granite, has good drainage,and is naturally acidic.With these characteristics, it is well suited to grape growing.

This Chardonnay matches the granite terroir perfectly👌Cool climate with green and yellow hues,it has aromas of mushrooms, lemon/lime acidity and crusty bread 🍞 On the palate it's elegant with flavours of earthiness, spice and a quick citrus zip of acidity,leading to a great freshness and cleaness.

Pie-fections with this dish👌Here are some reasons why.

The wine aroma of mushrooms complimented the earthy flavours, which enhanced the savoury experience.

The wine's lemon/lime acidity provides a refreshing contrast to the rich creamy flavours,cutting through the heaviness.

The aroma of crusty bread suggests a toasty and slightly nutty note that compliments the pastry crust of the pie.

If you've read this far, you deserve some more puns😂🙌
Will you be pie-ning for this pairing?
Yippie-pie-yay Cheers to the new week🥂

06/12/2023

Pasta-bly the most Al-dente-taining food and wine pairing you'll see today👌

Salmon says, scale up your senses with Pinot Grigio and salmon pasta.

Zesty flavoursome oven baked salmon with creamy garlicky lemon pepper pasta and topped with irresistible crispy salmon skin bites.

This crisp Pinot Grigio compliments the richness of the creamy garlic sauce,it helps cut through the creamy texture, balancing the flavours.

The Hidden Sea Pinot Grigio exhibits citrus and floral notes, which harmonise nicely with the lemon pepper seasoning.The subtle fruit adds a great refreshing element.

The old saying, "What grows together, goes together "🙌 Salmon and the Hidden Sea Pinot Grigio it shore hits the spot that's perfect for the sea-sun☀️🥂
Happy Wine Wednesday Friends🥂

04/12/2023

Skewer your craving with this great food and wine pairing🙂

Jerk chicken skewers with pineapple 🍍 red onion 🌰 lime juice and coriander. Jamaican you hungry yet? Served on a bed of rice salad👌

This stunning Rosè needs no introduction. Considered to be the best examples of rosè in the world and recently was in the top 100

Miraval Còtes de Provance 2021 Rosè is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle, and Syrah. Bursting with notes of wild strawberries, citrus,melon, and raspberries, finishing with fresh vibrant acidity👌

This is the perfect wine to start the summer bbq season off with a delicious bang🙌It will be on my Christmas table and will also go so well with our Christmas entree of fresh prawns,oysters and crab 🦀

Don't be jerk-in around, and be sure to Jamaican your way to where you will find it on special all Summer long🌞
Cheers 🍷Happy new week🙌

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29/11/2023

Oopsie,you caught me pea-ing on my plate again😊

Bangers,mash & Grenache, a ha-pea combination.

Meet the new Grenache. On the pour, it splashes with red and purple hues. The aromas of festive floral violets,ripe raspberries, and cherry ripe serenade your senses, whilst hints of cinnamon add a spicy twist.

On the palate, it's a real smooth operator👌Like a stand-up comedian,delivering a lighter bodied performance. Soft red berry fruits,candied notes, and naturally low tannins create a soft finish.

Bangers & mash with onion gravy pair well with this great Grenache due to the slightly higher alcohol content (14.5abv) and helps cut through the richness of both the sausages and gravy👍

Some have asked me, "Why I share so much about The Hidden Sea,Do you have shares or something?" Well, actually, I do now, and so can you. The wine that saves the sea,check out all the details

Don't bottle up your investment. Let it flow like great wine. It's got grape potential🤣
Happy Wine Wednesday 🍷

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15/11/2023

I can Se-mei-llon-ging for this one again soon👌

No need to fish for compliments with this fantastic food and wine pairing🙌

Margan Estate Semillon 2022 from the Hunter Valley. This wine has beautiful pure citrus characters with great length, ripe fruit up front, a strong middle, and a long mineral finish.This is definitely winderful now, but it will also reward long-term cellaring.

Reeling in the flavour, I wouldn't be Cod dead pairing this with anything else. Pan fried snapper with a so-fish-ticated lemon 🍋 lime,garlic ,pepper sauce, and homemade herby-licous chips.

There is no need to feel gill-ty with this pairing,it's Sea-riously healthy and delicious👌I just fish we had more🙋‍♂️Happy Wine Wednesday friends🥂

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08/11/2023

She whispered in my ear, "I'm going to leave claw marks you won't forget."

This is one Claw-ssic food and wine pairing that will catch you out red-handed👌 Swipe to see the amazing colour🤩

Now let's scratch the surface a little 🙌We enjoy salmon at least once a week. If it was up to my wife, it would be so much more🤣So every time we do, I try and make it differently. Maybe to try and put her off🤣

Tuscan salmon, pan seared,crispy skin and loaded with garlic,onions,sundried tomato, spinach,lemon, and don't forget the parmesan cheese👌A restaurant quality dish made at home with spaghetti 😋

Red Claw Mornington Peninsula 2022 Pinot Noir from
Vineyard. Hand-picked fruit and made with minimal intervention and natural fermentation.My tasting notes on this one were simple👌Cherry,florals, and red fruits. Silky, plush, and velvety. Beautiful and seductive 🍷

Red-y or not ,would you love to get your claws on this pairing?By the way,this recipe was a hit, so more salmon is on the menu🤣👌

Cheers and happy Wine Wednesday 🍷
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11/10/2023

Don't roo the hop-a-tunity for this great food and wine pairing🦘🍷

Sovrana Estate Reserve Chambourcin. The combination of a favourable climate,well drained soils, and effective vineyard management practices make Keri Keri an ideal environment for Chambourcin to flourish.

We checked out this beautiful winery while in New Zealand recently, and we are so glad we did. We stumbled across it by accident, and their award winning limoncello was amazing👌

More amazing was their Reserve Chambourcin 🙌It's special as it's made without the use of preservatives or sulphur.10 months in French and American oak. It is a deep berry intense wine with hints of vanilla and nutmeg.

Perfect and hoppy with our delicious kangaroo burgers 🍔 The bold earthy flavours were totally in harmony with this deliciousness 👌

Jump to it and check this great winery out. Highly recommend this place for its great tastings...It roo-ly good👌

A mid week cheers friends🍷

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09/10/2023

When the pork crackles the Pinot pours🍷

Craggy Range Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is the perfect oinkment for a sizzling pork roast👌

A classic combination pairing that never ever leaves you dis-grunt-led🙋‍♂️

You don't have to be Ein-swine to look at enjoying this Pinot Noir from Martinborough NZ🙌

Juicy and plush,bright cherry with a crimson hue. Morello cherry with notes of fresh truffle and wet forrest floor. A balance like a trapeze artist over the Grand Canyon and an endless finish like the movie Sound of Music🙌

Does this pairing give you a major itch to try? You may need a good pork scratching to definitely stop the cravings🤣
Cheers to a great new week 🍷

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04/10/2023

Gnocchi-ng your socks off with another fantastic pairing😋👌

Gnocchi, herby tomato sauce, and Pinot Gris is an Italian love triangle that is so sauce-some, it will have you screaming Mamma Mia🙌🤣

We picked this Together Pinot Gris up from the cellar door of in NZ on our last trip. The name and label were inspired by the strength of New Zealand and how they banded together to fight the pandemic that was dominating the world at the time.

The light and crisp nature of this Pinot Gris compliments the richness of the tomato sauce ,while the acidity in the wine helps cut through the starch of the gnocchi 👌
It was so good to see so many responses to my question in my stories .What is your go-to wine for this dish? Mostly reds were answered but shows so much diversity and options that pairing wine with food is individual and many work so well👌Remember when pairing food and wine, there are no wrong answers and enjoyment is the winner🙌

I chose this option because I thought it was absolutely perfect for Spring👌A mid week cheers my friends🍷

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25/09/2023

Get pasta your Mondayitis with this delicious sparkling pair🥂

Let's dive into a sea of flavour👌Homemade Salmon cakes over a truffle, mushroom creamy garlic pasta, and a sparkling that adds a touch of grape-ness🙌

The richness and umami flavours of the salmon cakes pair nicely with the earthy notes of the mushrooms, truffle, and creamy garlic pasta. The creamy sauce helps balance the richness of the salmon cakes while the garlic gives a savoury kick 😋

When it comes to the Oakridge 'Ovata' Chardonnay Pinot from the Yarra Valley,its crisp acidity and effervescence provide a refreshing contrast to the creamy and savoury parts of this dish. The wine's fruit and citrus notes complement the flavours of both the salmon cakes and pasta,making it a to start the week😋👌
Cheers to Grand Final week here in Australia and a great new week ahead🥂Do you think this pairing will get you through your Mondayitis ?

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13/09/2023

Taco about a fishy situation🐟Bubbles included🍾

This week is swimmingly delicious with more great fish pairings👌Our fresh, lightly battered, whiting fillets in our soft taco wraps were shrimply the best with the ever reliable Grant Burge Pinot Chardonnay Sparkling NV🥂

Bottle fermented and juice is sourced from Adelaide Hills, Alpine Valley, and Eden Valley.The grapes are delicate with intense flavours👌

Great on the nose with ripe strawberry,peach, and biscuit characters,the palate is rich with real freshness and a creamy mouthfeel.

This is a sparkling that adapts to its environment and is fantastic with fish tacos or just on its own👌

When life gets tough, just keep swimming in a sea of fish tacos and bubbles🌮🥂Don't you agree?
Cheers and happy Wine Wednesday 🥂

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11/09/2023

Fish puns are great any day of week,barramundi 👌😂

Well, it's o-fish-ial. This burger had more lean than a palm tree in a hurricane 🌀😂

Craggy Range is a family owned New Zealand winery established in 1998. These select parcels of Pinot Noir are grown on the ancient stony soils of the Martinborough Terrace in Te Muna, which actually means "Secret Place"

On the nose, a beautiful floral bouquet 💐 and a mouthwatering palate of rich black cherry 🍒, wild spice, and earthy undertones. Such a well-balanced wine,soft tannins, and minimal oak.

WHY THIS WORKS: The delicate, flaky texture and mild buttery flavour of the barramundi pairs well with the light/med body,fruity notes, and earthy undertones of this Pinot Noir👌The wine's acidity and tannins provide a nice contrast to the fishes richness without overpowering it.

It's funny how fish never seem to know what you're talking aboat🤷‍♂️If you think of a better pun,be sure to drop us a line🙌

Cheers to the new week ahead 🍷

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06/09/2023

Forecast:Cloudy with a side of pork👌

Cloudy Bay was one of the first five wine makers to venture into the Marlborough region.

The 2022 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is a definite expression of this beautiful region. A vibrant inviting nose with arousing notes of juicy citrus,lime,passionfruit, and nectarine.

On the palate, it just gets better👌Ripe bright passionfruit and citrus, which fuse together with tropical subtle hints of guava and peach with a balance of stony mineral.

Med bodied with high acidity, it paired deliciously with our three sauce pork belly on a bed of cranberry and apple vermicelli rice noodles 🍜

Check out my previous post to make the no fail pork crackle. Can you guess the three sauces?

Pork belly and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, have you tried it? My gut feeling is that you will love it for sure👌
Happy Wine Wednesday🥂

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04/09/2023

Oh my Cod! What a pairing😋👌

Cream cheese,spinach,garlic, and parmesan stuffed salmon fillets. Pan fried or oven bake,add a bit of lemon juice for added flavour👌Served with roasted parmesan broccoli and home cut chips🙌

Scale up your taste buds and let the flavours stream with Forester Estate Margaret River 2023 Lifestyle Chardonnay. Clean with fruity aromas of apple,peach,fennel, and lime.On the palate, I love the soft creamy texture,delicious ripe apple,kiwifruit, melon and honeydew with a hint of oak.

Perfect pairing with our salmon. Great value, Margaret River Chardonnay 👌Make sure you get hooked on this pairing before salmon else does🤣👌
Cheers to the new week ahead

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A little Canadian charm,paired perfectly down under🍷 Mission accomplished with the Mission Hill Reserve 2021 Pinot Noir from the Okanagan Valley BC. I was so looking forward to trying this Okanagan Valley Pinot for the very first time. A region of cooler climate,ideal for the growth of quality Pinot grapes 🍇 On the nose, it smells like a dusty, damp old boot 👢 I love it😍but then a little fresh and inviting ripe cherry,raspberries, spice, and oak. On the palate,oh my goodness,savoury,layers of red fruit,bramble, and delicate tannins.Think mushroom,earthy,rose petals, and alpine strawberry bliss sweetness. Herbal spice,oh my goodness,a lot happening here but so tasty and exciting👌 I could enjoy this wine with or without food, but some may not. Perfectly paired with this great, easy, delicious dish of chorizo and grilled vegetables. I'm definitely on a mission to explore more of this great region🇨🇦 How about You? Happy Wine Wednesday friends 🍷 Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs. #winemoments #ashhasapair #winestyle #missionhill #pinotlover #winelife #foodandwine #okanaganvalley #wineenthusiast #canadianwine #perfectpair

Basket weaving? More like kabob assembly 👌 These kabob baskets take grilling to the next level🙌 Easy cooking,just stuff it all in and throw them on your grill. Turn and burn, and cook an entire meal at once. Kabob your worries away and grill to thrill. Done in minutes and char marks like a pro😍You can use anything in these beauties,cant wait to try some salmon. Check them out @cookingwithbraize These baskets are strong and sturdy and the handle does not heat up at all. What do you think of this Chorizo,capsicum,onion,garlic,tomato and herbs recipe? Grill power to kabob your worries away👌Wine pairing to match? What would your choice be? Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs. #ashhasapair #bbqlovers #braize #kabobs #chorizolover #grilltime #foodlovers #winelovers #dinnertime #cookingtips #cookinginstyle #outdoorcooking #bbqseason #cookingwithbraize #bbqhack #grillingideas #cookathome

Inniskillin it soufflè with a fantastic pairing👌 Rising to the occasion where I made my first ever soufflè. The recipe is coming from the best I've had @eiffeltowerrestaurant Las Vegas. The taste and texture of mine were absolutely bang on🙌Just the presentation needs a bit of work to be as good as the pro's. Paired brilliantly with the mouthwatering @inniskillinwines 2021 gold Vidal ice wine from Niagara Peninsula, Canada 🇨🇦 For those who are not familiar with icewine,it is a late harvest wine made from grapes hand-picked and pressed when naturally frozen. Ontario's Niagara Peninsula is Canada's largest producer of icewine and the most recognised. Made from 100% Vidal grapes,its deep gold colour immediately calls out your name. Aromatic apricot, peach, and pineapple,its full bodied with flavours of orange peel,mango,grapefruit,tropical fruits, and marmalade.Refreshing sweetness balanced by high acidity with a great crisp lingering delicious finish Have you tried Icewine? What do you think of this pairing? Cheers Friends🥂Happy new week👌 Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs. #ashhasapair #perfectpairing #winestyle #icewine #eiffeltowerrestaurant #lasvegas #iniskillin #canadianwine .#winelovers #dessertlovers #pairingspecialist #souffle #foodforthought #foodlovers #winestyle #winemoments #wineenthusiast #winetasting #foodandwine

Wham Bam thank you lamb🙌 Mid week lamb & Cabernet pairing ,because that's just how we roll👌 Slow cooked ,smoked lamb off the bone ,add juicy chunky piping hot homemade gravy and cheddar, and you're ready to lamb it up🙌 Mason wines Cellar collection 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Granite Belt,Queensland. A deep ruby in colour that leads to dark fruits of blackcurrant & plum aromas on the palate cassis,blackcurrant jammy goodness,dark rich chocolate and delicious mint. So generous and soft on the palate leading to rounded curvaceous tannins. Cabernet & lamb rolls ,a pairing worth bleating about 👍Happy wine Wednesday, friends 🍷 Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs. #ashhasapair #tamborinemountain #masonwines #aussiewine #aussielamb #foodandwine #winemoments #wineenthusiast #perfectpairing #winestyle #scenicrim #hinterland #winelover #foodlovers #winetasting #foodiefam #cabernetsauvignon

Pizza crust🍕Pasta fuss🍝and ribs a must🙌 One does not simply choose between pizza,pasta, and ribs @domenicospizzawishart 🤷‍♂️Why not have a rib-lationship with all three👌 If you haven't checked out this place in Wishart South Brisbane, you are missing out. Pumpkin,feta, and napoli sauce arancini balls started the feast. The bbq pork ribs and potato bake,succulent and tender. Our eyes were bigger than our bellies and couldn't finish this all ,so we took it home and enjoyed a great red with the beef lasagne,pizza, and tasty pasta. Absolutely love supporting local businesses, and takeaway was absolutely pumping while we were there. The pairing of a tasty Montepulciano @calabriafamilywines from the Riverina,NSW.It has great dark fruit notes on the nose of boysenberry and black plum and licorice. Soft with a plushness of ripe berries on the palate,finishing with great earthy tannins👌🍷 The perfect pairing with a great Italian feast. Check them both out for a delicious good time and a combination of mouthwatering flavours. Cheers friends 🍷 Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs #ash_has_a_pair #bneeats #brisbaneeats #foodlovers #winelovers #domenicospizzawishart #invited #discoverbrisbane #brisbanefoodie #pairingspecialist #brisbanepizza #italianfeast #bestofbrisbane #comfortfood #aussiewine #montepulciano #supportlocal #eatlocal #cambriafamilywine #calabria

Viva Las Vegas! Elvis Edition 🕺 Time to groove down the aisle 🙌 Happy Friday Friends🎉🥂 The ultimate bucket list experience was an all shook up occasion, a hound dog good time. An experience not too serious,absolutely hilarious,a bit corny, and so much fun🙌 Did you know there is over 60 chapels in Vegas, and they do, on average, 300 weddings a day😗 Being back home for over a week now,the honeymoon period is well and truly over🤣Looking forward to the weekend with a few catch ups and delicious sips🥂 Remember,life's a gamble. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you groove🕺🎉👌 Have a great weekend, friends🥂🕺🎉 #ashhasapair #vegaswedding #elviswedding #bucketlist #lasvegas #traveltips #weddinginvegas #winestyle #winemoments #happyfriday #cheerstotheweekend #lifestyle #lifeisgood #vivalasvegas #happytravels #travelguide #happyweekend #winelovers

Travelling with wine-because souvenirs should be sippable! Luggage tags & wine bags are essential for grape adventures. It can be a risky business taking wine in your luggage when travelling overseas,but not anymore with these cool wine bags from @winejimmythefox I wanted to share some great Aussie wine with our friend Funda @wine_a_little_dine_a_little one's that she hadn't tried before, and these bags worked perfectly to transport in our checked luggage👌 These bags also worked so well homeward bound with my wine purchases overseas.🙌 Jet-setting with my juice - the true definition of wine & dine on the go👌Do you have any other wine travel hacks that work so well? Cheers to a great new week, friends🥂 #ashhasapair #winebag #winejimmythefox #bottleamerica #traveltips #travelhacks #winehacks #sipandsoar #travellife #doyoutravel #goingplaces #winemoments #wineenthusiast #lifestyle #happytravels #winetime #winelovers #winetasting

I Canada believe how beautiful Vancouver is😍😂👌 With a short stop over in Vancouver on the way to the next party in Las vegas,we wanted to see as much as we could in a matter of hours. From city sights,totem poles,Stanley Park, and Granville Island, it was a delicious fun ride🙌 Granville Island Markets and Siegel's bagels 🥯 the best bagels I've ever tasted👌No wonder there was a huge lineup. A great bottle shop here as well 👌 I finally got my hands on an Okanagan Valley Pinot and a Cab Franc to try🎉 I even found a bottle of my favourite Aussie Semillon at this store from Tyrrells 🙌 who would of thought😂 Quick visit and now on to Las Vegas to keep the party going🕺I have no idea what day it is right now ,but cheers to living every day as best you can🥂 #ashhasapair #winemoments #winelovers #traveltips #vancouver #city #foodlover #winestyle #travelling #holidaystyle #wineexperience #lifestyle #winelifestyle #lifeisgood

Some say age is just a number,I'm sure it's just a word😂 It's my Birthday 🎉Don't worry ,I'm not taking up modelling anytime soon,I love bread too much,so I'm not the best roll-model😂👌 Growing older is mandatory-growing up is optional 🥂 Did you know 50 is only 14 in scrabble-Game on🙌 I'm looking forward to a bit of a bash tonight. There are a couple of wines I'm really excited to try. Firstly, the Tyrrells 2013 Vat 9 Hunter Shiraz, will then be opening a Petaluma 1990 Coonawarra Cabernet. A couple of gems to get the party started. Whatever your plans this weekend, sip,laugh, cheers repeat🥂 Cheers friends🍷 #ashhasapair #birthday #tyrrellswines #Petaluma #huntervalley #Coonawarra #winelover #foodlovers #cheerstotheweekend #winestyle #winemoments #wineislife #lifeisgood #wineenthusiast #aussiewine #vintagewine #wineexperience #aged #winetasting

More bling than the front row at a Fifty Cent concert 👌 Mount Pleasant Semillon 2007, a fine example of Hunter Valley Semillon. My all-time favourite for Semillon from this region, which I believe is the best in the world 🙌 Mount Pleasant was awarded number 3 in the top Australian wineries by James Halliday. This cellar aged classic is bright golden in colour, nutty,honeycomb,wax, and white flower aromas,classic aged Hunter Valley Semillon. On the palate preserved citrus,grapefruit,buttery,still some great racy acidity and fruit,soft and great length. We enjoyed some antipasto and smoked salmon with this wine went so well 👌Other suggestions would be seafood risotto,roasted or grilled chicken, or a great veal scallopini. Bling it on friends, Happy wine Wednesday 🥂 Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs #ashhasapair #huntervalley #agedwine #semillon #winelover #australianwine #classic #winetasting #mountpleasant #winetime #whitewine #vintagewine #winepairing #winetasting #wineenthusiast #wineexperience #cheers

Don't be chicken. Embrace the pilgrim curry adventure. Located off the coast of Auckland on Waiheke Island, Stonybridge is well known for producing super premium Rhone and Bordeaux blends.It was rated as one of the top ten must visit wineries in the world by the Guardian UK. This is a classy, well structured Syrah,Mourvèdre,Grenache,Viognier blend👌 With complex spice and wild berries on the nose,the palate shows ripe tannin structure,delicious sweet fruit and a beautiful balanced long finish. At $100 AUD, I was contemplating if this was worth the money,but seeing its almost birthday time, my conclusion was hell yeah🙌 and so glad I did👌 The rich,spicy, and slightly sweet flavours of this Japanese mild curry compliment the fruity and spicy notes in this blend.A match made in heaven and perfect delicious pair😍 Would you like to try the pilgrim path and curry trail? Happy Monday, friends🍷 Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs. #ashhasapair #stonyridge #waihekeisland #nzwine #redwine #winelovers #foodlovers #japanesecurry #currychicken #redwinelover #foodandwine #winestyle #pilgrim #dinnertime #dinnerisserved #wineislife #lifeisgood #perfectpairing #pairingspecialist #nomnomnomnom #vino #yummy😋😋 #eatme

This weekend, be as carefree as the "T" in Pinot Grigio🙌 Happy Friday 🥂and cheers to #pinotgrigioday The wine that saves the sea and saves you from a divorce 😂👌 Our goto today to start the weekend and avoid marriage rifts is The Hidden Sea Pinot Grigio. It has delicious aromas nectarine,apple, and a hint of citrus. On the palate, it's light,lively, and crisp with peach,pear,grapefruit, and bright acidity. Perfect on its own with or without food and great for avoiding divorce for sure👌 Cheers to plenty of laughs and delicious sips this weekend, friends🥂🙌 Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs. #ashhasapair #thehiddensea #pinotgrigio #happyfriday #marriedcouples #winetime #winestyle #winelovers #winemoments #funnyreels😂😂 #cheerstotheweekend #winehumor #wineislife #marriagehumor #couplelife #livelaughlove #marriedlife

Embrace the silverside of life,where every cut is above the rest. Vermentino and silverside,also known as corn beef, may not be the most common pairing with this dish,however, adventure and refreshing is top of mind with this dance👌 Witches Fall Provenance 2022 Vermentino has ripe fruit aromas and notes of lime,grapefruit,citrus, and pineapple. It's crisp and has refreshing acidity with a great lengthy finish. Silverside is salt cured and slow cooked,it's tender flavour and accompanied with mustard or parsley sauce is a tangy twist that adds complexity. The savoury richness of the meat and earthy,slightly bitter cabbage flavours needs a wine that leads the way. This wines citrus flair, and acidity cuts through the meats richness nicely and creates a refreshing contrast. While Vermentino may not be the first choice with this dish,it was a great experiment.So if you're feeling adventurous,put on your culinary dancing shoes and take it for a spin. Remember, taste is subjective,but sometimes, the best dances happen when unexpected partners take to the floor. Cheers to culinary exploration and a great new week, friends🥂 Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs. #ashhasapair #dinnerisserved #pairingspecialist #winelover #foodlovers #winestyle #winemoments #vermentino #lifeisgood #foodandwine #cookathome #homecooking

Hunting for a great night out? Follow the scent to @fox_n_hounds Escape to Tamborine Mountain and discover a taste of Britain at Fox and Hounds Country Inn. It's a hop skip and a pint away from the Gold Coast with traditional English fare that is worth the 45-minute drive from Brisbane. A sly and cunning pairing of Cumberland pork sausage,served with onion gravy ,mash, and peas,so delicious👌We chose the Jack and Jill Scothmans Hill Pinot which was a howling success 🙌 From Bellerine Peninsula in Victoria,it's plum ,raspberries and spice notes elevated the dish ,and it's juicy fresh palate finished with elegant super fine tannins and a great long lingering finish. Feeling foxy? Trot on over to Fox and Hounds,they are open 365 days a year🙌Be cunning like a Fox and be sure to book to join the pack 🍷 Happy Wine Wednesday friends and cheers to the 1st of May🥂The best month of the year 🎉 #ashhasapair #foxandhounds #pairingspecialist #tamborine #mounttamborine #visitqueensland #brisbaneanyday #seebrisbane #pubsofinstagram #foodlovers #countrypubs #winelovers #winestyle #scotchmanshill #scenicrim #queensland #discoverqueensland #winemoments #winestyle #bangersandmash #foodandwine #foodies #wineislife #dinnertime #lifestyle #pubgrub

Pop the bubbles and relish the moment🍾 Hot dogs 🌭 and bubbles🥂 Keeping the good times roll-ing👌 I can't get enough of this Blanc De Blanc from the guys @thehiddenseawine This wines elegance and softness meet the ballpark staple in a match made in flavour heaven.With a fizz finer than mustard and a freshness that as refreshing as a ball park breeze,it turns each bite into a delicious home run for your palate.Picture citrus and peach playing tag on your taste buds,whilst the yeast complexity adds a fancy twist. In the glass, it's as pale as an Eskimos summer tan,it's the perfect partner for elevating your hot dog from snack to star 🌟 How do you roll with hot dog pairings? Will you give this one a go? Cheers and happy wine Wednesday, friends🥂 Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs. #ashhasapair #pairingspecialist #blancdeblancs #bubbles #thehiddensea #savethesea #foodlover #winelover #hotdogs #foodandwine #foodandwinepairing #winemoments #winestyle #cookathome #simplefood #homecooking #dinnerisserved #eatme #delicioussips #dinnerisserved #wineislife

Go nuts for pistachios. It's a shell-ebration of flavour👌 As mentioned before ,we have salmon at least once a week, and I always try to do it differently every time. This is my salmon recipe that was so delicious it was nuts😂A dish with a perfect balance of sweet & savoury. I used: 2 tbsp dijon honey 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup pistachios 1/2 tsp Italian herbs 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper Serve with roasted vegetables,with a sprinkle of garlic powder, paprika, honey, and Italian herbs👌 Gamay-zing moments call for a great value glass of Gamay🍷 Francois Martenot Gamay is a fun light and fresh red. Smooth, soft, and easy drinking. Salmon says "Sea" Gamay says "Sips", together, they say delish👌🍷🙌 Cheers friends happy Monday🍷 Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs. #ashhasapair #pairingspecialist #foodlovers #winelover #foodandwinepairing #delicioussips #gamay #salmon #frenchwine #aussieseafood #francoismartenot #reciepes #dinnerisserved #dinnertime #cookathome #homecooking #winemoments #winestyle #lifesstyle #lifeisgood #wineisgood #gonuts.

Cheers to a great Barra-mundi🍷 Red wine and fish? Yes, please🙋‍♂️ Mommessin Beaujolais paired brilliantly with our delicious smoked Barramundi bruschetta👌With pickled radish,coriander, homemade sour dough,citrus,onion and capers,it was a light dish that hit the spot🙌 With Barramundi, its delicate flavour and firm texture pairs well with Beaujolais due to the light body ,fruity notes, and subtle tannins. The wine acidity also helps cut through the richness of the fish,creating a perfect balance. Cherry,raspberry, earthy,leather, and oak🍷 It's such a great value wine that worked so well with these ingredients 👌 Happy Monday Friends🍷🙌 Join us on our journey to find the perfect pairs #ashhasapair #pairingspecialist #foodandwine #gamay #beaujolais ##foodlover #winelover #perfectpair #mommessin #frenchwine #beaujolaisvillages #barramundi #bruschetta #winestyle #lifeisgood #lifestyle #winemoments #wineisgood #cookathome #redwine #dinnerisserved #dinnerideas #reciepes #winos

Happy Good Friday🥂🙌 How do you decide where to go as a couple?😂 Cheers to the long weekend and happy Easter friends🥂 #ash_has_a_pair #ash #winemoments #vacationtips #holidays #cheerstotheweekend #longweekend #happyfriday #winelife #foodlovers #winelovers #lifestyle #lifeisgood #marriedlife #winetime #winenot #winestyle

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