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Tag Archives: seafood
Mount Pleasant Cellar Aged Elizabeth Semillon 2007, Hunter Valley
It’s warmed up quite nicely for this F1 Sunday in Melbourne. The rains on Friday washed away Melbourne’s dusty stink and I’m savouring every bit of sunshine possible. As much as I go for Mercedes-Benz and Hamilton, I wasn’t big … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Daily happenings, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Tagged 1927, 2007, aged wines, Elizabeth, fish, Marsanne, Mount Pleasant, seafood, Semillon, Tahbilk
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Pike market, then a hike to Elliott’s Oyster House
Pike Place Market is one of the best places to visit in Seattle this summer. It’s right in downtown Seattle, and offers a bit for the tourists, and a bit more for the locals. Founded in 1907, it consists of several … Continue reading
Posted in Daily happenings, International restaurants, USA, Washington State, Wines from other countries
Tagged 2012, Chardonnay, Elliott's Oyster House, Kumamoto oyster, lobster, Olympia oyster, oysters, Pacific oyster, Pier 56, Pike Place Market, Salmon, seafood, Seattle, Washington State, Woodward Canyon
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Bottom of the Atlantic ocean
Wow.. I don’t write of many disappointing dining experiences, but this is one was such a thorough let-down, so much so that I intentionally sat on this write-up in order to use toned down adjectives. One expects more from a … Continue reading
Luke Lambert Chardonnay 2011, Yarra Valley, VIC
Another wine I had at Builders’ Arms over dinner of a decent sized fish pie containing smoked trout and prawns was Luke Lambert’s Chardonnay 2011. It’s a cheap-ish $28 if you order direct from Luke’s site. It offers rich, mineral-laden … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Victoria, Yarra Valley
Tagged 2011, Chardonnay, Luke Lambert, pigeon, prawn, seafood, seafood pie, trout, Yarra Valley
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Seaview Fiano 2009, McLaren Vale. SA
Fiano is an Italian white grape that hails from the Southern Italian region of Campania and Sicily. It is a thick-skinned grape, and it’s popularity suffers from its low cropping yields. Within Australia, rarely does one attempt to produce Fiano, … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Daily happenings, McLaren Vale, South Australia
Tagged 2009, Alternative varietals, Fiano, Italian varietals, pasta, seafood, Seaview, Southcorp, Treasury Wines
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