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| Having spent several years in the world of gastronomy, I have decided to open a page here for gourmets and sweet tooths to share with you my culinary and wine favourites. If you wish to be notified of any new products that have been added to this page, you should subscribe to my newsletter >> | |
| ISLINGTON HOTEL Tas (01/08/2007) | |
| Islington Hotel in Hobart has just been elected "boutique hotel" of the year in Australia. Decorated with fine artworks and furnished with antiques, Islington appeals to those who want the very best in life, surrounded by great service, presented in an atmosphere of serenity, luxury and tranquillity. |
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| Contact : Email : reservations@islingtonhotel.com Website : www.islingtonhotel.com |
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| RESTAURANT 373 Tas (01/08/2007) | |
| If you are lucky enough to be in Hobart, you must visit "Restaurant 373" in North Hobart. It's a Must. If you can't, visit their website til your next visit. North Hobart has become a foodie and gourmet trendy area. Restaurant 373 is part of that scene. Do check their menu and their wine-list, they are both superb ! |
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| Contact : Email : info@restaurant373.com.au Website : www.restaurant373.com.au |
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| MONTY'S ON MONTPELIER Tas (01/06/2007) | |
| Your hosts, Nathalie and Matt have only just arrived from Perth Western Australia to re-open what used to be "the Beefeater" and then "Feast". It is now called Monty's on Montpelier, in lovely Battery Point, the historic area of Hobart. The house has been entirely re-decorated. You will love the atmosphere. Why not go and visit Monty's and try their cuisine ? |
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| Contact : Email : info@montys.com.au Website : www.montys.com.au |
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| JEFFERSONS TEA HOBART Tas (01/05/2007) | |
| Jeffersons Tea.... one of the best and oldest tea specialty shops in Australia. When you visit their shop at 59 Liverpool Street in Hobart, you will immediately be seduced by the mouthwatering aroma of fine tea and freshly ground coffee. JT have just the right accessories to go with them too. Check out their award wining gift packs and range of gourmet hampers. JT stock the full range of teas and tisanes. They are celebrating 25 years in business in 2007. |
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| Contact : Website : www.jeffersonstea.biz |
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| TELEPRESENT Tas (01/03/2007) | |
| Telepresent totally Tasmanian gifts to eat, keep and pamper. Tailored to suit any budget, taste and colour either personal or corporate, delivered Australia-wide or to the world. We cater for any occasion or celebration: birthdays, client rewards, a thank you, weddings and births. We use Tasmanian specialties such as fudge, chutney, chocolates, jam, sauces, biscuits, olives and wine. Hand embroidered baby wear and hand crafted Tasmanian wood products. |
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| Contact : Email : telepresent@netspace.net.au Website : www.telepresent.com.au |
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| BENCHMARK WINE GALLLERY Tas (01/01/2007) | |
| Benchmark Wine Gallery is Tasmania's finest wine store. With over 250 different wines we have the largest collection of Tasmanian wines in the world. |
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| Contact : Email : bmark@bigpond.net.au Website : www.benchmarkwinegallery.com |
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| EXQUISITE FLAVOURS Tas (01/11/2006) | |
| Exquisite Flavours is a gourmet food wholesale business located in North Hobart, Tasmania. We supply epicurean delicacies from Tasmania, Mainland Australia, Europe and Asia to restaurants, hotels and delicatessens anywhere in the world. Exquisite Flavours was founded in 1993 by Marie-Paule Leroux after Marie-Paule and her husband migrated from France to Tasmania. In 2003, Tony Kilpatrick took over from Marie-Paule. Today, Exquisite Flavours has an extensive range of Tasmanian, mainland and overseas products to meet the expanding demands of the food service industry and gourmet retailers. Exquisite Flavours also makes up gift hampers for that special occasion, special gift or conference. At Exquisite Flavours, we have only the quality products and quality service. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can assist you with any special orders and requirements about products, please do yourself a favour and give them a call. |
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| Contact : Email : info@exquisiteflavours.com Website : www.exquisiteflavours.com |
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| WURSTHAUS Tas (01/10/2006) | |
| Wursthaus Pty Ltd was established in 1985 with the intention of providing a wide range of traditional and innovative smallgoods and premium quality fresh meats, poultry and game. From humble beginnings in a small corner butcher shop in Lenah Valley (a suburb of Hobart) the Company is now housed in a purpose built manufacturing facility at Cambridge (near the Hobart Airport). |
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| In 1992 the Company established the Wursthaus Kitchen in the centre of the Salamanca precinct close to the Hobart CBD. The Kitchen became a leader in the take home gourmet food scene in Hobart. It has now been franchised and run independently as does Wursthaus at Olivers in Launceston. Both these retail outlets showcase the entire Wursthaus product range as well as developing their own unique product range of local and imported items. It is Wursthaus policy to take an uncompromising attitude to the production of all our food products and in doing so we take no shortcuts and use only the best quality raw materials, sourced where possible, locally, including Nichols poultry. Traditional charcuterie practices are lost in the mass production of smallgoods which relies on chemical additives and fillers to extend the product (i.e. hold added water in) as well as preservatives, colorants and flavour enhancers to guarantee shelf life and to replace natural flavours lost through processing. As a smaller integrated business we choose to be hands-on producers and our philosophy is to make smaller batches frequently and to avoid an automated production line. "We are committed to the highest possible standards for all that we produce and to providing a high level of service and expertise to support our products. This approach makes for a more expensive product however the pride we take in our efforts is being vindicated by our increasing customer base". Denise & Mike Jones. Contact : Wursthaus 6 Lamb Place, Cambridge 7018 Tas Phone : 03-62485552 - Fax : 03-62485556 Email : sales@wursthaus.com.au Website : www.wursthaus.com.au |
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| HOOD WINES Tas (01/07/2006) | |
| Coal River Valley (20 minutes to the North of Hobart) is home to around forty vineyards and cellars, one of which is Hood Wines. My husband, Alain Rousseau, is the Winemaker there. Here is his opinion of the 2006 vintage (left : Alain /right : Graeme Allen, Winery Manager). Hood Wines website >> www.hoodwines.com.au |
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| The grape harvest took place early this year (due to good spring rains followed by a hot, dry summer). The vines were in perfect health, no sign of any disease nor any water stress, thanks to the able supervision of the vineyard managers. Generally speaking, the harvest is approximately 10% less than average, especially for the Pinots (6 tons/ha = 40 hecto/ha). The grapes for the sparkling varieties (basic wines) were harvested end of February to early March in perfect condition. They range from 10.5 to 11.5 degrees Baumé and have good acidic content, comprising approximately 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot noir (sparkling blend). This year, all the varieties were ripe at the same time, both in the North and South of Tasmania, which is unusual. We therefore had to deal with a large amount of grapes over a short period of time. Aromatic wine varieties (Sauvignon blanc, Pinot gris) and Chardonnays were all cellared at the end of March as were the Pinots Noirs and the Rieslings which would usually be picked 3 to 4 weeks after the Chardonnays. The whites are very refined with good aromatic notes and breadth. The Pinots noirs will be exceptionally good due to a smaller harvest, superb concentration of fruit, intense colour and well balanced tannins. In short, these wines should keep well and perpetuate the solid reputation of Tasmanian Pinot Noir. At the moment, 80% of the malolactic fermentation has been completed for the reds; they have already been barrelled. We have also started bottling the aromatic varieties. Chardonnays in barrels will be under batonnage (lies stirring) for another 3 to 4 weeks. |
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