Christmas 2025

Vines WinesCanberra Wine Tours, Christmas, Uncategorized, wine blog

It’s Christmas party time and a wine tour is a great way to get everyone up and about and chatting about wine and the world! For the non-wine lovers, we have plenty of options so they have a great day out too – gin, cheese, and chocolate can all be included! Packages are flexible but here’s a few ideas to … Read More

Vines WinesChristmas 2025

Quaff or Cook?

Vines WinesUncategorized

In these times of austerity it has come to my sad attention that I can no longer afford to drink fancy wine every night – tragic I know! However, as I do drink 6 out of 7 nights (Monday, aka Bad Monday being my night off), it is my new mission to seek out yummy, drinkable wines for under $18. … Read More

Vines WinesQuaff or Cook?

What we’re drinking – an out of towner

Vines WinesCanberra Wine Tours, Sauvignon, Wine

Tonight we’ve decided to drink an ‘out of towner’. Hanwood Estate 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon from McWilliam’s. My wife Elouise used to live just down the road from McWilliams and my father-in-law still does. Having grown grapes on his farm for 40 or so years, I’d say he’s probably sold grapes to these guys as well. These two (Elle & Pat) … Read More

Vines WinesWhat we’re drinking – an out of towner