Bob’s Blog for VP Day 2020 Today we commemorate the “Victory in the Pacific” the day 75 years ago on which Imperial Japan surrendered, bringing to a close World War Two. Named Pacificus by the Portuguese explored Ferdinand Magellan some 500 years ago for its tranquil qualities, although he had died fighting in the…
A Degen’s Wine Story: We only went for a weekend spaswinefood blog While it took me some time to construct a story of Degen Wines, this story has left me with a lasting impression. I first met winemaker Jean Degen and her daughter at a Welcome to Hunter Valley Event held at Brokenwood. Read more…
The Hunt for Aussie Bubbles Amber LeBeau – SpitBucket The Hunt for Aussie Bubbles
Armistice Day Address Robert Lusby AM Concord Repatriation General Hospital, 11 November 2019 “If ye break faith with us—–we shall not sleep” Words from the Western Front poem “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae Chilling words from the dead that reflect the social contract between those who have served and the families and community that…
‘Around Hermitage’, Pokolbin. and the Wine Media Conference This is the first time the “Wine Media Conference” conference has been held outside the USA and the Around Hermitage vineyards will be hosting some attendees for a Hunter-Gatherers dinner and showcasing our wines. With the coming of some 300 wine writers and bloggers to the “Wine…
Around Hermitage in Pokolbin, Hunter Valley There are many areas within the wine regions of the world that have unique characteristics that contribute to their regions. The Around Hermitage precinct of the Pokolbin sub-region in the Hunter has developed in such a manner. Other precincts include the Parish of Pokolbin, Central Pokolbin, and Lovedale. This…
More than meets the eye; Interment and Beyond. Bob’s Blog – Heritage Cairn Rothbury Cemetery We recently went to an important event in the Rothbury, Wilderness Road Cemetery, not a place I would normally hang about in. However, it was a gathering of people from the Hunter wine growing community present to see the unveiling…