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Koonara Vino Report
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Rain - about time, dang
naggit.
Finally after the worst drought in Coonawarra's history, Winter
is well on its way, with enough rain to fill in those cracks that
were big enough to lose a
crowbar down. Plenty of farmers down here have been thinking they're Gene Kelly, kicking their heels up in puddles...
Wine tips: No
decanter?
Got yourself a reasonably expensive 2004 or 5? - pour yourself a
glass, put the lid/cork back on, and lay it on it's side in a safe
place so it doesn't roll off the table. Leave it for a half an hour
or more - you'll be surprised how much that extra surface area
allows the wine to open up to be richer & smoother. Don't have half
an hour? Give it a very gentle shake to get the air in. Not too
much, as you can bruise the wine.
After Dark Harvest Festival
I wouldn't lie to you - the most successful After Dark yet. All
wineries hosting events mentioned how successful it was, so get you
accommodation booked early, as most places were booked out this
year. Lucky the weather was good, as we had about 20 people spilling
out onto the street. We need a bigger cellar door...
SEE AFTER DARK PHOTOS HERE
Penola Cup
I don't want to talk about it -I still cannot seem to pick a winner.
I am on the racing club committee, but still haven't managed to win
a single race in 2 years. Maybe I should stop picking them just on
the colour of the
jockeys silks...
   Wine
Special
2 x The Temptress 2004 (New) - $15.95
2 x The Seductress 2004 (New) - $15.95
2 x Angel's Peak Cab Sav 2004 (91 points - wineorama) - $14.95
2 x Angel's Peak Shiraz 2004 (4 Stars - Winestate) - $14.95
2 x Single Wing Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2006 (New)
- $14.95
2 x Angel's Footsteps 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (New) - $20
 Total
- $193.50
FREE BOOK - Good Wine, Bad Language, Great Vineyards
RRP $29.95
You lucky devils get to see me ham it up with a guitar on wine barrels in
the book.
Plus FREE Delivery anywhere in Australia
ORDER HERE
New Segment:
Cooking with MacGyver
 Last
time it was how to cook breakfast
in a hotel room with just an iron and a kettle, this time the
winning entry is:
The Old Holden
253 BBQ
Have a great tip for cooking meat when stuck in the bush with no
fire. Also works well if travelling –
 Wrap meat in foil and place on top of the engine block of your
car (works particularly well on the valley cover of an old
Holden 253). Drive down the road about 20 km’s at a speed
conducive to road conditions and the type of meal being
prepared. Stop and unwrap meat to let out steam, and fat (again
dependant on meal being prepared). Wrap meat and place other
side down on the engine. Drive for a further 20 km’s and meat
should be cooked medium.
Note – drive time should alter according to size/cut of
meat being prepared. Sausages take a few more km’s. Opening foil
not recommended unless you like a bit of dirt and grit (fibre)
on your meal.
WINNER OF THE 6-PACK OF WINE: Ed Lyons,
former South Australian, now viticultural guru for T'Gallant Wines
in Victoria. Thanks buddy - will get a mix out to you as soon as you
give me your new address. Note: above is not Ed's Car - I put that
in for comedy reasons.
Keep them coming!!
You can quote me:
Everyone needs to believe in something. I believe I'll have
another wine.
 
Place-which-stocks-Koonara-wine-of-the-month:
The HWY INN - Anzac Highway, Adelaide - A pub you wouldn't have
looked twice at, this place has just had a huge facelift/nip/tuck,
including impressive new beer garden and restaurant. One of the few
bottle shops in Adelaide not owned by big-boys - stop in for our
Angel's Peak.
 Events:
Sammy & Caroline's Wedding: Some people missed the rest of the
wedding photos last issue - here they are here:
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS
Good Food & Wine
Show
Come and say Hi to me at the Good Food,
Bad Language, Great Vineyards book stand on:
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Friday 1- Sunday 3rd June
Sydney Exhibition Centre, Friday 15 - Sunday 17th June
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Friday 9-Sunday
11th November
Entry $24.90 per person
http://www.goodfoodshow.com.au/
 Cellar Dwellers - July 2007
Koonara Kumfy Klub, every Friday night in July from 5-8pm
Come in out of the cold to the warmth of Koonara's Kumfy Klub, to
sip on our Museum release Ambriel's Gift Cabernet Sauvignon while
listening to smooth tunes and watching silent movies.
Every Friday night
throughout July 5pm - 8pm
44 Church Street, Penola For more
information about Cellar Dwellars visit
www.coonawarra.org
Start
looking for accommodation at
http://penola.org/stay.htm
The ultimate dinner
party:
All advice on tips warmly welcome
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