Skip to main content

Yep.... it's time for another blog

The trouble with the holiday period is that I get time to stop and think.  I get to hang out with family and friends.  I eat too much.  I drink too much.  And I generally let go of the year that's been.  It's great.  I relax and unwind.  My body and mind take a little rest. And then suddenly it's over.  I wake up one morning and realize that I'm done with relaxing.  A new year is spread out before me and I need a new challenge. A new mountain to climb.  A new goal to aim for.  A new experience to challenge myself with.  I get excited and I plan.  I start lists.  I ponder.  I drive my husband nuts with the 'what do you want to do this year?' questions.  Quickly followed by 'What else?' So here I am again.  Over committed.  Excited.  Daunted.  And a little confused.  Why another blog?  Do I really need to do this?  Is there a purpose to it all?

Ok I'll stop for a minute and have a sip of wine before I continue (this is a blog about wine - among other drinks - after all).  When it comes down to it, I blog because I have a lot of passions in my life (wine is one) and sometimes I like to share them.  I blog because it gets something inside of my head out.  It's therapeutic.  I blog as an outlet for my random thoughts.  I blog because I have a lot to say, and quite frankly most of the people in my life are sick of hearing it, and readers online can turn me off.  (Really I'm saving friendships here).  I blog because, well quite frankly it's more fun than TV (except for a few guilty pleasures - Don't tell anyone I watch the Bachelor!).  So here I am.  Rainy Sunday afternoon.  Glass of wine in my hand, rambling on about why I'm doing this.  It's really pretty simple.

I like wine.  I like red wine.  I like white wine.  I particularly like the kinds with bubbles.  I like discovering wine.  I like trying new wine.  I also like cocktails.  And tea.  And did I mention coffee?  Basically if it comes in a glass, or a cup, I'm probably going to like it - especially if there's bubbles.  I like sharing stories with friends over wine, or tea, or coffee.  I'm kind of flexible that way - with the beverage that is.  I love discovering new favorite wines, especially with friends and loved ones.  I love the story that comes along with the discovery.  That's what this blog is about.  The discovery of passion.  Sharing the stories about wines I love (ok and maybe some on tea, and cocktails).  I don't want to rank them.  I don't want to give you some poncy overrated spiel about the bouquet or the subtle aroma.  I want invite you to join me as I try new things, and share the story of my discovery.  Oh and I really just want an excuse to have to try new wine every week.  Sneaky huh?

Sally

Comments

  1. Hello lovely Sally,
    If you love wine then hop onto this...
    www.sipyourstyle.com.au you'll love it!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Hi Sal happy to help you explore new wine - bubbles or not! Love Sal

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sounds good to me. I'm always looking for few reasons to try more wine.

      Delete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Surprises are fun!

On Wednesday night I had a surprise.  Hubby and I carpool and drive in to work.  We start pretty early in the morning so we can leave before the worst of peak hour really takes hold.  On Wednesday afternoon he arrived at my office and informed me that the traffic was 'banked up for miles' due to the rain.  (Don't get me started on the driving habits of Sydney-siders in the rain... Unless you have a bottle of wine for the rant!!!)  Making the most of the opportunity we decided to grab a quick bite to eat in the city and wait out the worst of the traffic. This lead to a delightful dinner with another colleague, a delightful steak, and a lovely surprise bottle of wine.  I must admit I've had this one before, but the thing that made it so nice was that I wasn't expecting dinner out.  In fact I was expecting to have to cook.  I wasn't expecting to have wine.  In fact I was expecting to go for a run.  I wasn't expecting delightful company - other than my husban

#winewednesday - The Lane Chardonnay - Block 3

The Lane Vineyard is one of my favourite places to visit in the Adelaide Hills.  We usually start the day off doing a tasting nearby and make our way there for lunch and tasting.  Pro tip... if you want to go for lunch make sure you book - it's always full.  Situated on it's only little hill and valley the views from the deck are stunning.  Last time we were there for lunch there was a large party out on the balcony for a pre-wedding celebration and they definitely had the prime location to relax over several bottles of wine in the afternoon.   The thing I love about this Chardonnay is that it's a great classic example of what a modern Chardonnay is all about.  There are no buttery, oaky flavours here.  And it's not that horrendous yellow tone that so many Chardonnays in the 80's were either.  No.  This wine is a beautiful pale straw colour. The nose is like the fresh orange blossoms outside my house, with a hint of stone fruit.  When you sip it you'l