No. 64 - August 25th 2006

Winetime 64

It's here!!!! The annual fine wine expo!!!! And it's this Saturday!!! If you haven't got your tickets yet, don't panic! This week, we are offering to those Wine Club Members who haven't got theirs yet, special VIP passes for Saturday if you come along to either the Mildura or Red Cliffs stores wine tastings that are on this Friday night. Just for coming along to the tastings free passes!!!! Read on for more information….

MILDURA STORE TASTINGS

To get everyone in the tastings mood, this Friday Richard will be in with his three varieties.
Get down to the Mildura tastings area, wet the whistle, have a chat and get your free expo tickets!!!

SAUVIGNON BLANC NOT SHOWN

RED CLIFFS STORE TASTINGS

This week out at The Cliffs, we will have Mr Shipsides with his Katnook Founders Block Range . A perfect preview as to what will be on offer at the Expo.
And another chance for you to get your free exclusive VIP passes.

 NEW PRODUCT

A new one from the good people at Malt Shovel Brewery that has just hit our shelves. An interesting brew indeed and perfect for the cooler nights. This product will also be on show at our Wine Expo. Definitely one to try before it disappears…..

JAMES SQUIRE RUM REBELLION PORTER - LIMITED RELEASE

New Brew:
This special porter brew has been aged in rum barrels for some months; cases are rare as only 7,000 have been packaged. Being the first of its kind since the days of James Squire, Rum Rebellion Porter is a must to try.


History of James Squire Rum Rebellion Porter:
Before James Squire helped beer overtake it in popularity, rum was the order of the day in the Colony.

Concerned that rum was becoming more like the disorder of the day, Governor Bligh attempted to prohibit the demon drink's use as currency - triggering what become known as The Rum Rebellion.

Squire didn't let the situation distract him - even leasing the rebel-held government brewery to help expand his beer production.

Rum and beer seemed destined to be intermingled, then as now. Uncertain exactly what Squire brewed at the time, we can be sure porter was popular; and that rum casks would've been used - if not for conditioning - at least for cartage of beer to customers' homes.

The two flavours would've blended, as they do here, in a unique-tasting brew.

"Rum Barrel Aged Porter"; a bit of mouthful in both senses.


Brewers Tasting Notes:
A kissing cousin of stout, the colour of porter is not unlike the ruby-mahogany glow of dark rum. Left for some months to mature in rum casks, this higher gravity ale is decanted and blended to give it a considerable structure, flavour and head. During aging it takes on the earth, vanilla undertone of oak, while rum echoes lengthen the palate to create a smooth, satisfying finish.


Food Matching Suggestions:
The Rum Rebellion Porter would make a great accompaniment to a Beef and Red Wine Casserole, Blue Vein cheese or for something sweeter, a Sticky Date Pudding.

Available in 345ml bottle at selected bottle shops for a limited time only.

The eighth annual Fishers Fine Wines Expo is on again. Now looking at the line there will be something for everyone. Red, whites, sparkling, whatever your bag is, its there. Not only the terrific wines from our local winemakers, but from all the popular wine producing areas in Australia and even overseas!!!! Don't like wine? That's fine, there will also be boutique beer (sourced locally and afar) and gourmet nibbles on hand for those with a different palate. Not only will it be a perfect opportunity to sample these great wines, but you can order the wines that you liked to take home and at a special Expo price…. What's more, everyone is welcome to come along.

Entry - $15.00 per person

(available now or at the door.)

All Welcome!!!!

For the opportunity to taste more than 100 varieties of top class wines and food from producers and regions from around Australia and the world.

Pre-book to avoid missing out!

Please see you Liquor Store Manager for more information or ring Ross on 5018 9492.

SPECIALS

Fishers IGA Liquor team