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Not talking about vineyards today - got more important things to talk about...

Finally the big day has come
I am stoked to be marrying the most wonderful girl in the world, Nicole Gilbert, on the weekend. The venue is the coastal town of Robe, and the weather looks like it will be fantastic (touch wood). Very excited...

Agri-Links Ball 2007
Held at Rymill Winery on the 6th of October, once again it was a fantastic night, with local graphics guru Ben Hood on the Guitar (is there nothing he cannot do?). A great night had by all.

 
Sisters Kate & Emily, with Jillian

Lisa, Anne & Victoria

Justin & Roo

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www.shiraz.com.au
The fun little thing I started has ballooned. We are now 4th in the world on Google when you type in shiraz. Crazy! Hits are going through the roof, so expect a heap more food & wine reviews being added over the next few months.

All wines are rated blind, and scores are averaged. And if you are associated with the company, your score isn't counted, so you can't get into me about the high score of my wine...

Good Food & Wine Show Brisbane
I teamed up with the Drinks Australia crew again, and of course Woody and the his team managed to fire the crowds up with their crazy antics. Congratulations to Woody and Esmeralda, who gave birth to a little boy Zyon today.

Brand new dad Woody doing his famous cocktail flip...

Rick & Madeline

Gibbo from Gibson Wines

Wine spitting competitions on stage

A mic just like Brittney Spears....

playing around onstage - crazy Rosco and Dancin' Rick

Is That so...
“Baume” is the term used to explain the percentage of sugar in the grapes before ferment. For example, 12.5° baume will be converted by yeast to 12.5% alcohol (if fermented to completion, or "dry"), more or less. "Brix" is the french term, and is generally double that of the baume (23° Brix is 12.5 Baume)

James Ferguson & Katherine Arendsen
Once again the god of perfect weather for weddings smiled upon these nuptials. The reception was held at the Port Melbourne Yacht Club, and Katherine's Dress was by,...... just kidding - I have no idea. It fit so immaculately I'm guessing designed by someone like Wonder Woman. Or Wonder Woman's designer. Or something.

James & Kath

Wonder Woman

The Bride and her big Sis Jo

Di, Clare. Kath, Kate & Jade

Steph couldn't make it...

Stu & Cathy striking a pose

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Cabernet Celebrations and Barrel Series 11 Auction
I don't want to jinx it for next year, but perfect weather accompanied another fantastic weekend in Coonawarra, with some of the top wineries auctioning off their best barrels, with $20,000 raised for Angel Flight (http://www.angelflight.com.au). Start booking now for October 17-19th, 2008. Go to www.penola.org for places to stay.

Bec and Luke Trotter from the Blok Estate

Ben and Lacey-May Finch

E-Type Jazz Singer with newly married Deb Redman (nee Guerin)

Anita from Wangolina Station and Samantha
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Quote of the day:
May friendship, like wine, improve as time advances, And may we always have old wine, old friends, and young cares. -Anonymous

Word of the day:  deipnosophist \dyp-NOS-uh-fist\, noun:      Someone who is skilled in table talk.
 

Wine Deal
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• 5 Sofiel's Gift Riesling, and

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The ultimate dinner party:
All advice on recipes warmly welcome HERE

Lamb and lemon skewers Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes   800 g   Lamb rumps, cut into 2cm cubes cup   lemon Juice 1 tbsp   olive oil 2 tsp   dried oregano 2   small red onions, cut into 6 wedges 2   small lemons, halved 4   pita breads cup   (120g) hummus 100 g   mixed salad leaves Method 1.   Combine Lamb, juice, oil and oregano. Cut the halved lemon into 1cm slices. Thread Lamb onto skewers, alternating with lemon slices and onion. 2.   Preheat a large frying pan or barbecue until moderately hot. Cook skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. 3.   Remove the Lamb from the heat, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes before serving. Serve with pita breads, hummus and salad leaves. Tip: You can also use Lamb steaks (round or topside) for this recipe. Music: Cruzy Sunday dinner Party Jason Reeves - Love is real Singing/writing partner of Colbie Caillat (Pronounced ("Callay"). Very relaxed acoustic tunes. Great Driving tunes.   Wine To Go: Koonara "The Temptress" Coonawarra Cabernet 2004 - $15.95 Bronze in both Melbourne & Adelaide shows beating wines at double the price. Only 20 Cases of it left, so you want to get a wriggle on if you want some... ORDER HERE Peel Estate Shiraz 2000 Western Australia - $33 We tasted this one Blind the other day for www.shiraz.com.au , and it came up absolutely trumps in the group. Stole this from our distributor in Brisbane (Barrique fine wines-0405 176 083). Was up against some smart 2005's, and looked brilliant - would never have picked it was 7 years old. Only 45 minutes South of Perth, for those of you in WA.

"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
Koonara Coonawarra Wines
O: (+61) (0)8 87 373 222
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dru@koonara.com
www.koonara.com
Box 5 Coonawarra
South Australia 5263



Silver  medal - SA Tourism awards
"One of the smallest & best wineries (in Coonawarra) is Koonara - A highlight and a must to check out."
- Ray Jordan, The West Australian