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Somm life during the pandemic

So what does a dedicated hospitality worker and a faithful ‘somm’ do during a pandemic? With no customers to…
May 10, 2020
Australian Wine, food and wine pairing, McLaren Vale, oenologie, old vines, sommelier, viticulture, Wine
Adventures in God’s Country

So it’s been a while since I’ve had any time to write about my wine adventures, since moving to…
December 15, 2018

Great masterclass on Australia’s emerging varieties mothervinewinebar in Adelaide. Jeff & Marcel from @SommsAustralia did an outstanding job presenting a great selection of alternative varietals. The tasting was… instagram.com/p/B4_o2VDjvXR/…

About 7 months ago from Oliver Budack's Twitter via Instagram

Getting ready for judging tomorrow’s 2019 #jameshallidaygrenachechallenge in #mclarenvale. This 2016 Four Roads #grenache from #maxwellwines is a perfect drop to help me calibrating my palate. #jhgc… instagram.com/p/B3hL8S4jaXJ/…

About 8 months ago from Oliver Budack's Twitter via Instagram

Just cracked this little beauty, a 2011 #dogrockwines Shiraz. This wine hails from the Pyrenees region in western Victoria, Australia. This wine has restrained aromatics and is light on the palate, a true reflection… instagram.com/p/B3RjF1-jS35/…

About 9 months ago from Oliver Budack's Twitter via Instagram

Very proud of my beautiful wife @Circus_Folk who recently completed a 6 part podcast on remembrance and Australian prisoners of war @fromawhispertoabang. This podcast was commissioned by the @AWMemorial and is about… instagram.com/p/B2vDMrdDTsM/…

About 9 months ago from Oliver Budack's Twitter via Instagram

Best rosé I had for some time, went well with our char sui from lot8.aldinga. This beautiful 2018 @DowieDooleWines Grenache & Vermentino cuvée is super refreshing, supported by its lively acidity, minerality - yes,… instagram.com/p/B2lxwKGDexn/…

About 9 months ago from Oliver Budack's Twitter via Instagram

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