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Ballooning
over Coonawarra - Freezing morning getting to go up in the tiny
basket, but easily worth it. Spectacular. Up there for an hour, but
felt like 5 minutes - definitely a market for someone to do it full
time.
The
Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival was a resounding success, with
Todd McKenny the highlight on the Saturday Night, But a
show-stealing performance from Elvis impersonator Andy Seymour stole
the show - Thank-yer very much...
Elaine Ratcliffe, Suzie Nolan, Peter Muller & Me (not real hair.
Yet.)
USELESS FACTS: Go you Flavinoids
Red wine contains flavonoids which help reduce the risk of heart
disease. No more than 4 men and women 2 though (over that will
increased risk of disease, injury and death - mostly caused from
spouses when you get home).
' Flavonoids: a review of probable mechanisms of action
and potential applications', American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
vol 74(4), 418-25, Nijveldt RJ et al 2001
WINE QUOTES:
“No nation is drunken where wine is cheap; and none sober, where the
dearness of wine substitutes ardent spirits as the common beverage.
It is, in truth, the only antidote to the bane of whiskey.”
- Thomas Jefferson
DEAL OF
THE MONTH
Newbies, set for the export
market, where they will be selling for a hell of a lot more. You get
first crack. more on them later...
Angel's Peak 2003 Cab Sav - $14.95. - Buy 5 get one free.
Koonara Silver Label Shiraz 2003 - 14.95. - Buy 5 get one
free.
Six of each TOTAL = $149
$15 Postage anywhere in Australia
http://www.koonara.com/ourwines.html
EVENTS:
World Cup - Don't want to talk about it.
OCTOBER 20-22nd Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations and Barrel
Series 10 Auction
With over 30 events in 3 days, live music, Master Classes, special
dinners, vineyard tours and culminates in an Auction of the finest
barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon from the previous years vintage. .
Bookings are essential. Contact the Coonawarra Vignerons Association
on 08 8737 2392.
The Birth of Lucky George -Two knots in the umbilical chord -
somebody buy this kid a lottery ticket. Nicky & Horry Verco very
chuffed parents.
 
Emma Hambour - Now Mrs Paul Clohesy
Congrats Em! Another great gal off the market. The music has
stopped, everyone's grabbing a chair...
 
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Beef One Pot |
Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes |
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Ingredients |
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500 g |
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stewing
steak, fat trimmed and 2cm dice |
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200 g |
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bacon,
diced |
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2
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medium
carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces |
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200 ml |
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red wine |
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400 ml |
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beef
liquid stock |
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200 g |
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button
mushrooms, Swiss browns are good) |
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2 tblsp |
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olive oil |
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Method |
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1. |
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Coat beef
in oil. In a hot casserole pot, brown meat in 2 batches.
Set aside. |
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2. |
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Brown
bacon and return beef with carrots, red wine and stock.
Bring to the boil covered. |
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3. |
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Stovetop
method: Reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered for 1
hour. Add mushrooms and continue to cook for 30 minutes. |
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4. |
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Oven
method: Place in a pre heated 160C oven for 45 minutes
before adding mushrooms and continue to cook for a
further 30 minutes. |
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Serving
Suggestion: |
To serve spoon
casserole over creamy potato mash.
WINE TO GO:
Te-Aro Estate "Two Charlies" Barossa Grenache Shiraz
Mouvedre $22- Holy crap - this is a tremendous value for
money wine. In fact, being a new label, all of these wines
from Te-aro estate are supremely good value. Sweet black
cherries and smoky poached blackberries.
Goes with caramelised onion & red wine jus on steak
medallion wrapped in bacon.
http://www.te-aroestate.com
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WINE TO GO:
Angel's Peak 2003 Cab Sav - $14.95. Unbelievably soft,
juicy, and stupid value for money.. Made to drink now, but will
cellar well for years. Only 1200 Cases made and are moving very
quickly. Buy 10, get 2 free ($12.45 a bottle).
(order here)
Koonara
Silver Label Shiraz 2003 - 14.95
Smooth as silk baby. 2 years in Oak hasn't made a dent on
the big fruit in this wine. Still really young fruit for a 2003,
showing fine structured tannins. Member only, pretty much. Only
500 cases, and most of that is already gone. (order here) |
"Here's to a long life and a merry
one.
A quick death and an easy one.
A pretty girl and an honest one.
A fine wine-- and another one."
Dru Reschke
Chairman of Vino Pouring
Koonara Coonawarra Wines
O: (+61) (0)8 87 373 222
M: (+61) (0)408 101177
F: (+61) (0)8 87 373 220
dru@koonara.com
www.koonara.com
Box 5 Coonawarra
South Australia 5263
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