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The candy room launch party
Join our good friends at 'the candy room' on Wednesday 8th of December from 5.30 til 7.30pm for a tipple or two of The Prince NV Bubbles at their new store launch party. Guests will be treated to 10% off on all products in store and samples of yummy treats.
‘The candy room' is a new upmarket candy store located on the corner of Queen and Bourke Street Melbourne and houses a wide range of US based confectionery including Australia’s first M&M's 21 flavour colourworks machines along with the largest range of sugarfree/gluten free confectionery, Sweet Enough.
Celebrate Christmas at Biagio's
Join Biagio's on Tuesday 21st of December from 6pm for their rustic Italian Christmas dinner featuring wines by Vino Bambino.
Set menu $90 per person and booking are essential.
Contact Biagio's on 9379 1777 to reserve your table or group booking.
Celebrate Spring Racing at Biagio’s
Book a Biagio’s Bubbly Breaky on Melbourne Cup or Oaks Day and you’ll receive a complimentary glass of The Prince NV on your next visit and a faboulous good bag! They’re also offering half price cocktails on both days from 4pm til 5.30pm and a free glass of bubbles! Phone Sally at Biagio’s to book a table on 9379 1777. New website also coming soon at
www.biagiosrestaurant.com.au
Vino Bambino teams up with Spanish Home Cooking
Vino Bambino is pleased to team up with the Spanish Home Cooking group run by Nick & Maria Williams at their three week, three hour cooking classes.These fun cooking lessons pair food with wine and are a fun way to experience traditional Spanish food with excellent wine!
For more information on courses contact Nick on 0415 660 138 or
http://www.spanishhomecooking.com.au/courses/courses.html
Little Vespa Pinot Grigio, Glaymond Eva Frizzante and Dog Rock Riesling will feature in November and as part of their catering service.
Upcoming wine events
29th October - Fine Wine Appreciation dinner party at La Luna
Indulge in a Fine Wine Appreciation three course dinner prepared by Adrian Richardson at La Luna restaurant matched with Plan B! Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Wickham’s Road Gippsland Chardonnay, Wycroft Pinot Noir, The Islander Sangiovese.
18th November - Glaymond wine tasting at Mirka St Kilda
Sample wines from the sixth generation winemaker, Damien Tscharke from Glaymond in the Barossa
Pure South escapes to Cape Bernier Vineyard, Tasmania
Earlier this month, Pure South restaurant’s Sommelier Matt Talbot and assistant restaurant manager Christian Zumstein, along with Sheona Gregg, Vino Bambino’s area manager flew to Cape Bernier Vineyard for a one day Tassie escape.
Hosts for the day were owner and manager of Cape Bernier, Alastair Christie and vineyard manager Roddy Andrews. Their four hectare vineyard is situated at Bream Creek on Tasmania’s east coast, overlooking historic Marion Bay and benefiting from costal sea breezes during the ripening period. Alastair’s main focus is growing Pinot Noir, but also has significant plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.
In true Ted style at the Vino Bambino Trade Day
Vino Bambino recently combined their avant-garde wines with the stylish fashions of Ted Baker at their annual trade day in Melbourne with some of Melbourne’s key wine trade and media.
In true Ted style the Vino Bambino team dressed in Ted clothing, aprons and hats and the guests wore “I love Ted” badges while they strategically made their way around the store sampling wine from each producer and food by Sarti restaurant.
Vino Bambino meets Vini Biondi in New York
We recently caught up with Ciro Biondi and his partner, Stephanie Pollock in New York at a "Sicilian Odyssey" wine tasting at Chambers Street Wines. The Biondi wines stood up particularly well against the other two Sicilian producers and it was a pleasure to be part of such a unique experience. We're looking forward to introducing Ciro & Stephanie to the Melbourne trade early next year.
A bird's eye view of Ted Baker's 2010 Spring/Summer collection
Join celebrity models at the Ted Baker 2010 Spring/Summer fashion show in conjunction with Melbourne Spring Fashion Week on Friday 3rd of September 2010.
Vino Bambino will be serving The Prince NV bubbles in store and Ted will also launch their hats by amazing milliner Richard Nylon. Goody bags and Hair by Falcone Collins Street hairsylist, Paul Galea.
RSVP for 12 noon, 12.45pm or 1.20pm show at ted@tedbaker.com.au
Meet the Maker Tasting at Purvis Cellars on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 from 8pm @ $10 per head
Meet one of the genuine young guns of Australian wine. A casual evening of red wine and pizza with winemaker Damien Tscharke.
Both Glaymond and Tscharke wines are the vision of sixth generation vigneron Damien Tscharke who is also the proprietor and winemaker for these acclaimed wines. Having worked on his family’s vineyards for over 20 years, he has developed an intimate knowledge of the vineyard sites and the unique terroir of the sub appellations of Marananga and Seppeltsfield, renowned for their prehistoric soils and Mediterranean climate.
Bookings by phone 03 9888 6644 with payment.
Glaymond wine dinner at Touks, 24 August 2010 at 6:30pm, $75 per person
Join winemaker, Damien Tscharke from Glaymond wines for an intimate dinner at Touks, 77 Charles St Yarraville. Cost $75 per person. Bookings essential, phone (03) 9687 7194.
Menu...
Canapés
2010 Eva Moscatto
Entree
Warm duck confit salad with braised radicchio, fennel, hazelnuts and candied orange
2008 el Ebuelo, Grenache and 2007 asif, Cabernet Sauvignon
Choice of main
Trio of lamb, Peppered rack on ratatouille, Croquette of shoulder on celeriac puree, Pickled tongue with braised red cabbage
2007 The Distance Shiraz and 2006 landrace Shiraz/Mataro
Dessert
Bitter chocolate fondant w/ shiraz and beetroot confit
2005 Distinction Shiraz
Fancy a glass of Plan B! Chardonnay or Shiraz winter promotion at The Westin Allegro Restaurant, Westin Hotel
Customers who buy a glass or bottle of Plan B! Chardonnay or Shiraz at the Allegro Restaurant - Westin Hotel during the month of August will receive a 20% privilege card to use at Ted’s Little Collins St store. They will also automatically go into the draw to win a $500 Ted shopping spree.*
*Terms and Conditions: 20% Privilege cards only to be redeemed at Ted Baker Little Collins St store,
220-224 Little Collins street Melbourne. This offer is available against the purchase of full-priced
merchandise only and cannot be use against the purchase of gift vouchers. Nor can this offer be used in
conjunction with any other promotion. Offer is valid for 14 days after card issue, subject to availability and can
be withdrawn at any time without notice. Winner of the $500 Shopping Spree will be notified in writing on 10th
September 2010. The Shopping Spree must be redeemed at TedLittle Collins or Chadstone stores by 1st December 2010.
For inter-state and international winners a special telephone sale and delivery will be arranged.
Vino Bambino appoints Sheona Gregg as their new Area Sales Manager
Vino Bambino recently appointed Sheona Gregg as their new Area Sales Manager. She will be hanling On & Off premise accounts focusing in and around the CBD and Eastern Suburbs.
After spending eight years in the corporate world, a three-day long weekend to the Barossa Valley ignited the passion of wine within new Sales Manager, Sheona Gregg. Wanting to learn more about the wine industry, Sheona has worked for Lerida Estate Winery in the Canberra District and has also completed a year-long Sommelier Course, honing her knowledge of Australian wines and producers.
20 June & 4th July - The Big Night movie/banquet at Café Terroni
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Experience a real life banquet at Café Terroni after viewing this foodie film at the Sun Theatre in Yarraville on Sunday, 20th of June. The movie kicks off at 5pm followed by the Café Terroni banquet, including wine by Vino Bambino & Arquilla. Price: $75 per head and as seating is limited. Phone Café Terroni on 03 9687 8011. Download invite
The Cafe Terroni Big Night 2 will be held on Sunday 4th of July. To reserve your seat, phone Cafe Terroni.
19 May - DogRock Winemaker dinner @ Match
Join us for our first DogRock winemaker dinner at Match Bar & Grill on Wednesday 19th of May at 6.30pm and hear Allen Hart take us through his winemaking practices.
To experience this three course dinner by 3 chefs hat and executive chef Paul Wilson and 1 chefs hat and head chef Simon Arkless, phone Match Bar & Grill 9654 6522 to book your seat.
Wine orders available on the night including discount, proudly supported by Auscellardoor. Download invite
2008 DogRock Degraves Road scores 96/100 by James Halliday...
By James Halliday
2008 DogRock Degraves Road
Excellent crimson-purple; the blend of Grenache/Shiraz/Tempranillo is one of those that doesn't always work – this wine does so in spades, the fragrant bouquet good, the medium-bodied palate brilliantly counterpoising the red and black fruit flavours in a fine web of tannins, the finish and aftertaste terrific. 96 points, drink to 2030, $68, Screwcap, 14% alc
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Cape Bernier Vineyard - 2010 Tasmanian Vineyard of the Year
Cape Bernier Vineyard has won the 2010 Tasmanian Vineyard of the Year, conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania (RAST) in association with DPIW and Wine Industry Tasmania.
2006 Stud Farm Road Shiraz rated five stars and 94 points
The 2006 Stud Farm Road Shiraz was recently rated five stars and 94 points in the April/May issue of Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine.
Nicks Wine Merchant feature Glaymond as wine of the week
Nicks Wine Merchant's have scored our 2007 Glaymond Asif Cabernet Sauvignon and 2007 The Distance Shiraz 97 points in their March online and hard copy newsletters. View their online newsletter to read all about wine of the week.
The Point Albert Park Epicure review
We'd like to congratulate The Point Albert Park on their recent review in The Age Epicure. They received a 16/20 by Michael Harden. Read review here
Blokes with a sense of style
Football players and stylish men and women fronted the Vino Bambino and Ted Baker London autumn collection launch held at Melbourne's trendy nightspot, Match Bar & Grill on Wednesday 24th of February.
Over 250 guests were treated to complimentary glasses of The Prince NV bubbles, wine tasting in the wine tunnel and canapes on arrival f0r the virtual fashion show.
The Ted Baker London team handed each guest a 25% privillage card and three lucky winners received a shopping spree, dinner for two at Match Bar & Grill and a box of The Prince NV bubbles.
Mount Towrong Nebbiolo Wine100 review
Mount Towrong's 2007 Nebbiolo recently received 92 points in the February issue of Wine100 by Tyson Stelzer. Red review here
Vino Bambino & Ted Baker new season preview at Match Bar & Grill
Elegant wines put DogRock in frame
Article by Peter Brady
ALLEN Hart came back to where it all started before establishing DogRock overlooking the Grampians and Mount Langi Girhan. Born in Arrarat, he had lived at Crowlands,where the 6-hectare vineyard and 50-tonnecapacity winery and house have been built.He also started in the wine industry atSeppelts, Great Western – as a cellar hand –
and returned 10 years ago to fill the position of group research development winemaker. Read full article
Cafe Terroni Valentines Day dinner offer
Enjoy a special and intimate Southern Italian style dinner at Cafe Terroni with your loved one on Valentines Day - Sunday 14th February 2010 and receive a complimentary glass of our Mount Towrong Prosecco.
The Chefs have created a three course menu that will be sure to please. Bookings essential on ph: 96878011.
Spoil your partner this Valentines Day at Ted Baker London
Indulge your partner on Valentines Day in this luscious red dress by Ted Baker London. With every purchase you will receive a complimentary glass of The Prince NV bubbles. Offer available from 12th to 14th of February at the Little Collins Street and Chadtone Shopping Centre stores only.
We have also teamed up with Ted Baker London and Match Bar & Grill at QV to host the new 2010 Autumn/Winter Ted Baker London collection to be held at Match Bar & Grill on Wednesday 24th of February. There will be complimentary wine tastings, nibbles and gift bags for all. For more information, contact Michelle Singarella on 0401 838 599 or via email.
Cape Bernier 2008 Chardonnay in Wine100 January edition
Tyson Stelzer recently scored our Cape Bernier's 2008 Chardonnay "93" points in the January edition of Wine100, second to "The Fosters" Devil's Lair which is almost double the price. It was the highest scored Tassie Chardonnay, second to Derwent Estate. Read review here
Vino Bambino in The Age Christmas Essentials
Win a Bockers & Pony Hamper
Go into the draw to win a beautiful Christmas hamper valued at $165 full goodies and a bottle of Little Vespa Pinot Grigio when you order a carton of any of our brands 8 cartons of any of the following brands + o ff invoice discount Caper Bernier, Clayfi eld, DogRock, Glaymond, Mount Cathedral Vineyards, Mount Towrong or 12 cartons of Li ttle Vespa, Stud Farm Road or The Prince + o ff invoice discount.
For more information, contact Mark Singarella on 0437 773 784. Download brochure here
The Prince wines at the lighting of the Mirabella Christmas tree in the city
New winery - Plan B! Frankland River
"Everyone needs a Plan B!" Well, now we have one! Vino Bambino have just singed an exclusive agreement with the James Halliday Five Star winery; Plan B! from Frankland River, WA which includes their 2007 Chardonnay and 2007 Shiraz.
This quirky project is dedicated to the memory of what wine once was, fun and bloody good to drink! Collectively, the guys at Plan B have a genuine love of wine and Bill Crappsley makes superb, single vineyard Frankland River wines that are free of corporate taint.
Read Plan B! Sydney Morning Herald review, James Halliday reviews, Australian Gourmet Traveller review.
Max Cruz reviews The Prince Shiraz and Little Vespa Pinot Grigio
Grape Expectations by Max Cruz featuring The Prince Shiraz and Little Vespa Pinot Grigio
Read The Prince Shiraz review & The Little Vespa review
Grape Expectations, recently celebrated 13 years of continuous weekly publication and is now one of the longest running and most widely published wine columns in Australia. Grape Expectations appears in the following newspapers : The Rockhampton Morning Bulletin, The Daily Examiner (Grafton), The Fraser Coast Chronicle, The Border Mail (Albury), Port Macquarie News, The Northern Star (Lismore), The Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga), and the Geelong Advertiser as well as several nationwide industry journals and internet based newsletters.
Winsor Dobbin reveiws The Prince Merlot
Winsor Dobbin recently reviewed The Prince Merlot, here's what he said:
The Prince Merlot: a new label to me from the promising Vino Bambino stable, which has some excellent small producers on its books. There are so many dud Australian merlots around it's a real pleasuree to discover one like this attractive offering from Victoria's Pyrenees district. OK, it's soft and fleshy as you'd expect, but there's also some nice ripe berry characters and some complexity, too. This is a lovely barbecue wine and well priced at $20. View Winsor's website here
Ted Baker London Chadstone store grand openning
To celebrate the grand openning of the new Ted Baker London store at Chadston Shopping Centre customers were greated with flutes of the Prince NV sparkling. Customers also have the chance to win a free dozen of The Prince sparkling when they purchase a bottle at Star City bottle shop at 191 Exhibition Street Melbourne (offer valid til end of Dec 2009).
Little Vespa Pinot Grigio featured by Angus Hughson in Herald Sun Taste
Drinks with Angus Hughson appears in the Taste Liftout in the Herald Sun on the first Wednesday of every month. Here's what he said about the Little Vespa Pinot Grigio: Taste Little Vespa Pinot Grigio $20 Now this is proper Pinot Grigio from the King Valley with attractive ripe red apple and peach fruit with plenty of stuffing in the mouth making it a good match for a bucket of prawns. View the review hereCampbell Mattinson (The Wine Front ) reviews our wines
Reviews by Campbell Mattinson on The Wine Front
Cape Bernier Pinot Noir 2006 - Cape Bernier vineyards overlook Marion Bay on Tasmania's east coast. You'd imagine that it would be a pretty cool site, and the alcohol level of 12.8 percent is not a surprise.
- Mount Towrong 2008 Prosecco - I was recently asked whether any Australian region outside of the King Valley grows Prosecco - to which I answered, I don't think so. Little did I know that there was a Macedon Ranges prosecco sitting on my desk at the time. Grown at 600 metres above sea level I believe.
- Glaymond Distinction - Glaymond's Distinction shiraz is made from vines planted in the Barossa Valley in the early 1960s. It's a big, warm brute of a wine.
- Little Vespa - It's a pinot grigio that tastes like a grigio, which is a good start. Not sure of the price but can't imagine that it would be expensive.
- Stud Farm Road - Stud Farm Road Shiraz 2006 was matured in French and American oak for 18 months prior to bottling. It's a hefty wine but well priced and presented. Read more reviews on next page...
Aussie wines steal the show at the inaugural Vino Bambino Trade Day
Vino Bambino recently celebrated the launch of their new avant-garde wineries and brands at their inaugural trade day at the beautiful Melbourne Supper Club with some of Melbourne's finest restaurants and high profile food and wine media.
Guests were treated to mystery European and Aussie wine along with Extra Virgin Olive Oil challenges throughout the day to showcase the diversity of old world verses new world and the depth of Vino Bambino's portfolio. To everyone's surprise the Aussie wines stole the show. View images
Left to right: Gary La Personne, The Age,
Michelle & Mark Singarella and
Anna Cattafi, Vino Bambino
Vino Bambino supports the Leukaemia Foundation's "Light the Night" event
Vino Bambino proudly supported the Leukaemia Foundation by donating wine to their corporate maquee at their first "Light the Night" event held at the Alexandra Gardens on 15th of September. Gold, white and blue balloons filled the beautiful city location where families, friends and co-workers were gathered to remember, celebrate and give hope to patients and families living with blood cancers. It was a fantastic night and everybody was in high spirits as we set off to walk along the waterfront to the song ‘You Raise Me Up'. View photos from Melbourne Light the Night event: http://pulsephotography.zenfolio.com/p584632479
Jane Faulkner review The Prince Shiraz
Jane Faulkner reviewed The Prince Shiraz - read her review here
Ted Baker London Little Collins St joint promotion
To celebrate the launch of Ted Baker Spring Summer 2009 collection, the Little Collins St, Melbourne store held a Casino night with free glasses of the Prince NV bubbles, Sauvignon Blanc and Little Vespa's Pinot Grigio. Customers were treated to endless top-ups during the evening curtesy of Vino Bambino, while viewing the latest fashion and playing Roulette. It was loads of fun and we look forward to supplying our wine at more events in the future.
Look out for Ted Baker ambassadors this Saturday in the city as they will be handing out empty flutes with top-ups on of The Prince NV bubbles on arrival. Cntact Liza at the Melbourne Ted Baker London store on 9662 4918 for more info.
Clayfield joins the Vino Bambino portfolio
Vino Bambino are the proud distributors of Clayfield. The Clayfield Shiraz wines includes ‘Clayfield Massif Shiraz', 'Clayfield Grampians Shiraz' and ‘Thomas Wills Shiraz'.
Taste Clayfiled Shiraz wines at our upcoming Trade Day on Tuesday, 22nd of September at the Melbourne Supper Club, Tea Room, 161 Spring Street Melbourne from 11am to 5pm, along with all of our other producers and brands.
Cape Bernier Vineyard 2009 Pinot Gris arrives
Cape Bernier Vineyard 2009 Pinot Gris has finally been bottled and arrived in our warehouse. Customers who are on back-order will be receiving their stock shortly and if you wish to order stock, contact Mark on his mobile or complete the order form.
Taste the Cape Bernier wines at our first Trade Day on Tuesday, 22nd of September from 11am to 5pm at the Melbourne Supper Club, Tea Room, 161 Spring Street, along with all of our wineries and brands.
Future Farming - Farmers Taking Action
Allen and Andrea Hart own and run a small vineyard and winemaking business in the rugged timbered hillsides of the Pyrenees wine region called DogRock. The Hart's have a simple vision: "To make good wine, grow grapes and not drag down the environment while doing so."
Read more from Case study 1.3 from The Department of Primary Industries
