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Richard van Ruth
Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris with Prawn, Chorizo, Chickpeas and Freekeh

Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris with Prawn, Chorizo, Chickpeas and Freekeh

A stunning combo of crisp, textured Pinot Gris with grilled prawns and chorizo

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Cinghiale Ragu & DUPLEX Sangiovese Merlot

Cinghiale Ragu & DUPLEX Sangiovese Merlot

A classic Tuscan dish to enjoy with my Tuscan inspired DUPLEX Sangiovese Merlot.

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Coronation Quiche - with an Aussie twist

Coronation Quiche - with an Aussie twist

Having lived in England for a few years, I've somewhat of a soft spot for the Royals.  Regardless of one's view on the #republic debate, it was nice to be in the moment, watching the first English coronation in 70 odd years. I couldn't help but make the Royal Coronation quiche, click here for the official recipe, though with a few small changes: I used frozen pre-made shortcrust pastry - mainly so I didn't miss to much of the pomp and pageantry I added smoked pancetta and a shallot, which were gently fried together. This gave the quiche a really nice...

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Attack of the Clones - Pinot Noir in Australia

Attack of the Clones - Pinot Noir in Australia

Australian Pinot Noir wine has come a long way in recent years. Once considered a lesser-known variety, this delicate and finicky grape has gained popularity among winemakers and enthusiasts alike. With a focus on new clones, cool climate regions, and next-generation winemakers, the evolution of Australian Pinot Noir wine is a fascinating story. New Clones Pinot Noir is a grape that is particularly sensitive to its environment. Because of this, many winemakers have turned to newer clones that are better suited to the Australian climate. The MV6 clone, was historically a common choice because it is known for producing high-quality...

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