Now before you start, i really do like americans and have many friends of that persuasion.... even a former lover or two......
BUT
what is with this Halloween nonsense. i have been invited to several halloween parties tomorrow night, from the plain dull 'drinks' to the superbly ridiculous 'trick or treat party' that is being thrown - and on a school night.
historically, halloween is not something that we do in the southern antipodes and far flung colonies south of the equator.
from my understanding, this is a christian festival (and with no offence to the god loving and fearing folk, I dont do capitals for the religious words.) it is to celebrate all hallows eve which falls before all saints day. now this is not a revelation to most readers I am sure, but there is also the pagan or non secular connotation to the festival where spirits can make contact with the physical world and when magic is most potent.
what pisses me off is the costumes of ghosts and ghoulies, skeletons and all of the associated crud. woe betired any snivelling little shits knocking on my door hoping for a bag of clinkers or some of darrel lea's finest.... because they wont get much apart from a piece of bbq briquette and a whack upside the head....
i think it is about our propensity to turn every given opportunity into an excuse for the consumption of alcohol in ome form or another. now as much as i am gonna sound a hypocrite, there will be a beverage or two tomorrow night cos my mate is playing his guitar and singing at the local pub and I need to go and support his efforts.
so enjoy your all hallows eve, observe the holy day of obligation the next day and get to your local church (even if its for a game of bingo or a few beers with the local vicar). i will have a few and think of nothing but queen and country ... i dont know which queen yet but i am sure i will find one.
happy halloween
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
good god October is almost gone and I have been so hectic. but have not added to my musings here.
its time for beer i think or at least good white wine. summer is on the doorstep and so we should be heaving some good plonk down our screech for the summer months.
so here are a few scribblings on some of what is nice this season:
Victoria has a plethora of wine regions and some of the whites around for consumption this summer stand out as rippers. As the drought continues, winegrowers are becoming increasingly worried about what they can produce, and if I could offer any advice, it would be to start stocking the cellar now with boutique wines. Prices are on the rise and as a result, some of these amazing products are going to be hard to get and very expensive.
Tin Cows at Tarrawarra Estate in Yarra Glen have a stunning chardonnay. The range is cheaper than the Tarrawarra range, and the 2005 Chardy is made entirely from estate grown fruit. With a nose that is all melon and stone fruit, the crisp fresh zing on the palate is refreshing. It has a lingering acidic finish and subtle elements of oak that improve the overall body of the wine. At around $20 it’s a steal.
Marinda Park at Balnarin on the Mornington Peninsula offers a sensational Victorian grown 2003 Sauvignon Blanc. Its nose is all tropical fruit and passion fruit aromas, and the palate works well with that. Hints of gooseberry and passionfruit work their magic on the tongue to produce a well balanced, clean soft finish. It sells at cellar door for about $20
Mantons Creek, also on the Peninsula, has a stunning 2003 Pinot Gris. This aromatic has a sweet musky aroma, with hints of apple blossom. In true Pinot gris style, the palate is all citrus and lively acidity, with a soft caramel butter finish. It is expressive and perfect for drinking now. You can pick this up at the cellar door for around $22. Also try their gewurtztraminer with lychee, lavender and spice aromas, and a rich palate of exquisite length and balance. Its around $45 but stunningly worth every penny.
Innocent Bystander in the Yarra Valley have a pinot rose that you must try. Whilst not a white it is a superb summer beverage served nicely chilled. With a spritely nose of spring blossom and shaved fennel, the palate on this little baby is all plum and blackcurrant. A zesty fruit finish will leave you lingering and longing for more. At around $15, buy a case of 6.
so see you somewhere in the melting pot of madness that is my wandering life
its time for beer i think or at least good white wine. summer is on the doorstep and so we should be heaving some good plonk down our screech for the summer months.
so here are a few scribblings on some of what is nice this season:
Victoria has a plethora of wine regions and some of the whites around for consumption this summer stand out as rippers. As the drought continues, winegrowers are becoming increasingly worried about what they can produce, and if I could offer any advice, it would be to start stocking the cellar now with boutique wines. Prices are on the rise and as a result, some of these amazing products are going to be hard to get and very expensive.
Tin Cows at Tarrawarra Estate in Yarra Glen have a stunning chardonnay. The range is cheaper than the Tarrawarra range, and the 2005 Chardy is made entirely from estate grown fruit. With a nose that is all melon and stone fruit, the crisp fresh zing on the palate is refreshing. It has a lingering acidic finish and subtle elements of oak that improve the overall body of the wine. At around $20 it’s a steal.
Marinda Park at Balnarin on the Mornington Peninsula offers a sensational Victorian grown 2003 Sauvignon Blanc. Its nose is all tropical fruit and passion fruit aromas, and the palate works well with that. Hints of gooseberry and passionfruit work their magic on the tongue to produce a well balanced, clean soft finish. It sells at cellar door for about $20
Mantons Creek, also on the Peninsula, has a stunning 2003 Pinot Gris. This aromatic has a sweet musky aroma, with hints of apple blossom. In true Pinot gris style, the palate is all citrus and lively acidity, with a soft caramel butter finish. It is expressive and perfect for drinking now. You can pick this up at the cellar door for around $22. Also try their gewurtztraminer with lychee, lavender and spice aromas, and a rich palate of exquisite length and balance. Its around $45 but stunningly worth every penny.
Innocent Bystander in the Yarra Valley have a pinot rose that you must try. Whilst not a white it is a superb summer beverage served nicely chilled. With a spritely nose of spring blossom and shaved fennel, the palate on this little baby is all plum and blackcurrant. A zesty fruit finish will leave you lingering and longing for more. At around $15, buy a case of 6.
so see you somewhere in the melting pot of madness that is my wandering life
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