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PRIDE. ALL DAY EVERYDAY.
Disclaimer: We were hesitant to post about this, we didn't want to be 'that company' that jump on the bandwagon just because. But with everything happening in the world this year we feel it's more important that ever to show our support and stand for equality. In all forms. PRIDE. Gay pride or LGBT pride is the promotion of the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people as a social group. LGBT Pride month is celebrated annually in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots occurred in June 1969 to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ...
T.I.W 2.0: Riesling +Osmanthus Oolong
Another day, another Tea infused wine experiment! If you don't know what I'm talking about. Click here for the lil experiment we tried out last month. This time, we decided to take on a sweet white for a change. A Riesling from Dr. Loosen Riesling Gray Slate 2017 vintage, it is such a good wine on its own. If you see it on the shelf and is a total sucker for sweeter wines we highly recommend you give it a shot. Pale gold, notes of peach, pineapple, honey with a mineral finish. Sweet on the palate, high acidity with a...
Essential Oils - Altering Taste Profiles & Wine Pairings
Did you know that there are other ways of enhancing the flavour of wines other than ageing? We tried a trick (some of you may call it cheating or straight up terrible, but we’re adventurous that way) of using the scent of essential oils to alter the taste profile of wines! We figured that they would be something similar to how food pairings would alter our appreciation of a particular wine. In this article, we summarise our experience, and our feedback If you’re lazy to read through the whole thing, here’s our key takeaways: Essential oils, done right, don’t interfere,...
Panettone & Prosecco Galore
We all love a wonderful dessert. And when it comes to the Christmas season, or when wanting to bring a nice gift, there’s no western dessert like Panettone. Hailed for the decadence similar to a brilliant kueh lapis, Panettone is often the piece de resistance around the Christmas season. At its best, panettone combines the moistness of a cake with the texture of a particularly delicate bread. The outside has a slight crust; the interior is melt-in-your-mouth soft. Pull a piece apart, and the strands come apart like candyfloss. Just when you think the party is over, the candied fruits...
