Comments on: Dame Mint Pattie’s Canberra Wineries A2Z – Brindabella Hills

By: ampersand duck

ampersand duck — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:13:46 +0000

Gherkins need beer. Or cider.

By: Dame Mint Pattie

Dame Mint Pattie — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:26:47 +0000

Funnily enough, since we tried the Aureus, we discovered a Taylors chardy viognier mix. Perhaps the blend is becoming more popular.

My take on matching wine with food, is that whaever works for you is the best match (but gherkins are tough).

By: emica

emica — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:16:43 +0000

that Aureus does sound lovely. My current supermarket favourite (yes, the sell booze in the supermarket in the UK- how civilized!) is a chardonnay viognier mix.

wine philistine that I am, i have been very surprised at how much what I’m eating affects it… maybe gherkins, cheese and ryvitas aren’t a perfect match?? I shall try something more haute :)

By: Dame Mint Pattie

Dame Mint Pattie — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:16:29 +0000

Thanks Winoen – Good to know someone reads the fine print. I’ll check it out.

By: Winoen

Winoen — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:29:58 +0000

You can get a discount on the web service by useing a code found on one of the first few pages of the book. The discounted price is $22 and also gets you a monthly e-mail. You get access to all past tastings and also 100 new tasting notes each month. Some of these notes are not included in the book I believe.
Very good value!

By: Dame Mint Pattie

Dame Mint Pattie — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:02:47 +0000

The book used to make more sense because it was portable but if you have a internet enabled phone, the web version is probably a better bet.

We’ll be stuck with the dead tree version for a little while longer. It’s a pity they don’t offer you a discount on the web service if you buy the book.

By: Zoe

Zoe — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:14:48 +0000

I’m looking forward to trying some of that Aureus.

And tell me do you think it’s worth buying the wine bible hard copy or should I just join online for $35?