We have just released our updated portfolio, which features all of our current vintages and a new front cover; featuring an original vintage poster by Raymond Savignac ‘Buvons le Vin Nouveau’ from Galerie Montmartre Original Vintage Posters @ www.galmont.com.au.

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On Saturday 10 of March 2012, a group of western artisan food producers, purveyors and winemakers joined forces to celebrate the inaugural Go West festival at the Maribyrnong Boathouse in Moonee Ponds, as part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

The Mayor of Moonee Valley officially opened Go West, along with celebrity chef, Gary Mehigan to the eager crowd ready to taste the array of gourmet delights on offer.

A live band played cool sounds while guests purchased English Pounds to taste The Boathouse’s baby spit roasted piglet and lamb pita’s, homemade risotto and eggplant chips by Vicolo Risotto Bar, Rose Creek Estate extra virgin olive oil and wine, organic authentic sourdough bread from Sourdough Kitchen in Seddon, The Prince Bubbles, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz from the Pyrenees by Vino Bambino and more.

Even, kids from The Tiny Chef cooking school demonstrated how easy it was to make fresh sushi and paraded in their aprons and chef hats!

“It was a great day out and we’re looking forward to hosting more of these events in the future”, said celebrity chef and owner of The Boathouse and Fenix Gary Mehigan.

“Thanks to everyone who came down, we hope to see you again next year”, he said.

Thank you to everyone who came along to experience Mt Etna at our two amazing "Climbing Mt Etna" Biondi Wine dinners a The Carlton Wine Room on Sunday 4th and Monday, 5 March as part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

Winemaker and owner of Vini Biondi, Ciro Biondi soaked up his three full days in Melbourne and loved every minute of his time here and is looking forward to returning.

A big thanks to the crew at The Carlton Wine Room for organising the dinners, you guys rock and without you it wouldn't of been possible.

Full article: Arlewood, La Bratta 2007 voted Red Wine of the Year by Curtis John Marsh- "The Wandering Palat"

The Lerida Estate is the vision of owners, Jim Lumbers and Anne Cain. Their vineyard produce world class wines predominantly Pinot Noir reflecting the Lake George ‘terroir’ in the Canberra district (view map of region) and are now recognised as being among the most stylish not only in the Canberra District but in Australia. They were also awarded 5-Stars in 2010 and 2011 edition of the Halliday Wine Companion.

In addition to the Halliday 5-star rating, Lerida Estate has received hundreds of medals for their wines inclujding 50 Gold, Silver and Bronze medals across their range of wines in 2010 wine show season. Wines that performed particularly well at the shows included their Shiraz Viognier, wooded Chardonnay, Merlot Cabernet Franc and their range of Pinot Noirs.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Master of Wine and Robert Parker’s (The Wine Advocate) Asia/Pacific representative based in Singapore stated in The Wine Advocate: “If you've never tried wines from the Canberra District ... in the southern part of NSW around the city of Canberra, you are truly missing out on some of the most exciting new wines coming out of Australia today.”

MORNING SUN VINEYARD, Mornington Peninsula

Nestled in the picturesque, rolling hills of Main Ridge located in the Mornington Peninsula’s hinterland region, Morning Sun’s vineyards look east over a small valley towards the morning sun.

What began as a retirement hobby for owner Mario Toniolo at the age of 70, has evolved into a complete Peninsula experience, encompassing two vineyards, onsite winery, olive grove, bed and breakfast accommodation, art gallery, cellar door and restaurant. Now aged 86, Mario can still be found at Morning Sun Vineyard every day, tending his impressive vegetable gardens and enjoying the stunning Tuscan style environment he has created.

Vino Bambino and Creative Cats now offer Food, Wine & Lifestyle Creative Services to help you improve awareness of your business, increase profits and engage customers.

Our Creative Services

• We design and develop affordable and easy to manage websites and online shops and offer hosting plans and onsite training.
• We can write and design print materials including menus, brochures/flyers, stationery, invitations, logos, online newsletters, etc.
• We offer in-house and can source professional photography of your products for your photo gallery or online shop.
• We have established relationships with key media at The Age Epicure, Channel Nine Postcards along with Melbourne Food & Wine Festival team and can help you promote your business or launch an event through our professional PR services.

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Windsor Dobbin's Autumn/Winter Wine selection features Cape Bernier 2010 Rose.

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Plan B! wines are on offer at the Blue Diamond comedy gigs for the month of August. The acts include Tom Binns and Gregg Fleet and tickets are available through Ticketek or at the door. More information on both shows is available here.

Tom Binns brings together his award-winning characters in this value packed show. Last year Ivan Brackenbury was “the underground hit of the Melbourne Comedy Festival” (The Age) and Ian D Montfort was “the monster hit” of the Edinburgh Fringe (Time Out).

Greg Fleet Smoking. In the beginning it was ritual, danger, love. Dirty, bad for you, against the rules. Perfect. We had to do it outside in all weathers, huddled under trees. 40 years on, smoking has come full circle. Still in love but forced back outside, puffing away in the rain. But in the end does giving up mean quitting?