Monthly Archives: September 2010

Lousy Summer

Posted on September 19, 2010 by james

You know the summer’s been bad for the crops when you see those eggplants. Those are the ONLY and BIGGEST eggplant available in the local farmers’ market. If you’re not a gardener, eggplant grow like zuchini, usually with way too … Continue reading →

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Travelling with Wine 2: The Huggies Edition

Posted on September 9, 2010 by james

As you’d expect folks in the trade love wine, and are always buying interesting bottles they see in their travels. And the wine trade travels: if you work for a vineyard’s marketing branch you’re a serious road warrior with enough … Continue reading →

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Travelling with Wine

Posted on September 5, 2010 by james

If you haven’t come across WineSkins yet, you need to. As we can no longer travel with wine in carry-on, the only hope is your baggage. I’ve never had a problem with this. I can’t count the number of times … Continue reading →

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New Zealand, Day 10

Posted on September 1, 2010 by james

Okay, have drunk my way up and down the country, and here’s my 2 cents: – Marlborough sparkling wine is grossly under-appreciated. Traditionally produced, with chard/PN/PM grapes, this is a fine wine, worthy of any bubbly lovers attention. – Marlborough … Continue reading →

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