I've reached my Thirties!!!
"Today marks my 30th anniversary in the ICT industry. It has been a long and rewarding journey, full of challenges, opportunities, and...
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My referendum post...and why I am voting Yes.
An informed argument. An informed opinion. An informed vote. In the end, that is what we should all expect as we approach the referendum...
Thoughts from the Brewongle Concourse
Firstly, the wine… Since the beginning of 2022, we have had to contend to deal with the continued impacts of COVID-19 and it varients,...
Brushes with Olympians
Firstly, the wine... So, there are times when worlds that you follow closely collide and you hope that it creates a good thing. I have...
This may be controversial...
(Hat tip to Skull for the title) Firstly, not the wine. So here is my constant companion over the last ten days and for the next 21. In...
Ghosts of Grand Finals Past
Firstly, the wine Now, while Merlot isn't my 'go-to' wine I admit it does get a bad rap. I blame the movie 'Sideways' (which is one of my...
The Second XI
Firstly, the wine Two Pinot Noirs in a row but it has to be done. It is also proof that when it comes to wine, you shouldn't judge a book...
'The 'Ber's' won't be what they used to be!
Firstly, the wine A few years ago, I discovered the wonder that is Pinot Noir from Martinborough in New Zealand. When you think Pinot...
How you doin?
Firstly the wine This was one of the first wines that I opened at home after the Dry July period ended - the lack of clarity in the photo...
And so begins the driest of Julys!
Firstly, the wine So, I have decided to add the photos over the next month with a date stamp to show when the wine was had. There are...
The night in sports we shouldn't forget
Firstly, the wine Went back to the cellar for this week's wine. I am a huge fan of Torbreck. They do some outstanding reds at either end...
Things to look forward to
Firstly, the wine In a continuation of the 'cheap but cheerful' selections, the St Johns Brook Recolte Shiraz was to be honest just ok....
We can do better.
So, I bet that whenever you woke up on January 1st of this year you would not have expected, even in your wildest dreams, that the World...
My Top 6 Cathedrals of Sport
Firstly, the wine This one is continuing the search for good red wines for under $20 and like a couple of the previous ones, I picked it...
Memories from a corner of Sydney
Firstly, the wine So, thanks for the feedback and the suggestions on other wines from the Apple Isle. I will sure to follow up those...
Wine - lessons learnt & shared
Firstly, the wine So I went to the local bottle-o last week, looking to find a couple of wines that (a) we haven't had before and (b)...
Let the debate begin!
Firstly, the wine! I have been a member of Pepper Tree Winery up in the Hunter Valley for a long time now. They do very good reds; from...
Five Weeks later and nothing and everything has changed
Firstly, the wine! Another one from the bottom of the cupboard, you generally can't go wrong with Henschke. One of the best wineries, not...
That's a lot of strawberries & cream!!!
Firstly, the wine! Sometimes, you dig into the collection and see what you find. Found this. 2005 Lake's Folly red from the Hunter...
So...what now???
Well, let's just put the fact to one side for a minute that the planned podcast hasn't been launched...yet! Thanks. It has been a couple...
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