We’re not all wine and cheese….

…Sometimes we walk up to the local patisserie and stock up on buttery, sugary treats!

A glass of Brut Reserve wouldn’t go astray here, what do you think?

FYI- These lovelies are from La Vosh Patisserie, Red Hill. They also do great bagels.

Sangiovese Verjuice is excellent to drink {recipes}

We’re noticing a little trend emerging thanks to feedback from Clovely customers, friends and family….

…..it is actually very delicious and versatile in drinks!

Some ideas:

1. Verjuice and water: “a morning tonic” says one customer who has ordered full carton of the stuff. Simply mix 50:50 with cold water.

2. Verjuice and Soda: makes for a pretty, non-alcoholic beverage and great alternative to juice. Add 60ml Sangiovese verjuice to champagne flutes and top up with mineral or soda water.

3. Verjuice, Gin and Tonic: This is our favourite, bring on the new style G&T!

Anyone else wish to share how they drink their verjuice?

FYI- you can buy our verjuice retail through our online shop and wholesale through Fino Foods. Cheers!

Review: 2010 Left Field Barbera

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Stuart of the Vinsomniac recently reviewed our 2010 Left Field Barbera in conjunction with the 4BC segment “Wine Time” where it  was assessed by a panel of three – to good results. This show is worth a listen, it’s on … Continue reading →

Blending trials with Kieran…

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We are now at the time of year where we start to bottle and release wines from the 2012 vintage. This means it is show time for winemakers Luke and Kieran, not to mention viticulturist Warren! A couple of weeks … Continue reading →

Our food: May Winemaker’s Dinner

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Well we are part way into June and we’re just getting around to posting a few photos from our winemaker’s dinner back in May. Thankfully we have a few camera savvy chefs more than willing to snap photos as they … Continue reading →

The Bun Mobile comes to Clovely

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Pure food genius, otherwise known as The Bun Mobile parked next door to our Red Hill Cellar Door last night, catching the eyes of many cars passing by along Musgrave Road. From their funky custom designed food truck, owners Harry … Continue reading →

Wrap up: #ChardDay 2012

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For those of you who couldn’t join us on Chardonnay Day, here’s a video created by the guys from Wine Buzz and few pics from the tasting. Apologies in advance for the grainy photos- we had the lights down to … Continue reading →

Clovely Estate at the 2012 Noosa International Food and Wine Festival

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Here’s a few happy snaps from the 9th year of the Noosa Food and Wine Festival, held a couple of weekends ago. Clovely Estate once again had a stand at the festival and enjoyed every minute of it- especially the … Continue reading →

Winemaker’s Dinner Preparations…Heirloom Carrots

It’s a case of crouching tiger..hidden chef this morning:

Chefs Paula, Luisa and Matt are in the kitchen preparing these lovely heirloom carrots for a braised beef short rib, heirloom carrot hash and baby leek dish for our winemaker’s dinner tomrrow night. The wine match will be our 2009 Left Field Petit Verdot.

Curious about our winemaker’s dinner? Click here to check out the menu and more info.

Wine Preview: Chardonnay Day 2012 at Red Hill

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If you’re following us on twitter, you will have noticed a lot of tweets about #ChardDay or Chardonnay Day in the past week or so.  Our friend, Michael of The Wine Punter fame has a great overview of what this … Continue reading →