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Tunachu – shochu – Japanese Spirit – $95.00 

I attended a Sake Master Class at KOMEYUI Japanese Restaurant paired with the finest seafood. The seafood itself was a work of art in...

CALABRIA – FAMILY THE ICONIC SHIRAZ  GRAND RESERVE  2013 BAROSSA VALLEY   $190.00

The winemaker responsible for this brand is Bill Calabria.The vines were originally planted in the Barossa Valley - 1914 Centenarian vines.Opened the bottle with...

MENCIA WANDILLA GIPPSLAND 2025

Single Origin South Gippsland - Very limited release. $40.00 Mencía (“Men-thee-ah") - A grape variety native to the western part of the Iberian Peninsula. In...

WANDILLA GIPPSLAND Single origin – Riesling 2025 South Gippsland $51.00

This has been an unusual afternoon, as I consider myself a Riesling aficionado. I have been working in the world of fine wines for 30...

COCCHI – Vermouth Amaro – Dopo Teatro – Italy – $70.00

For those people amongst us who thought Vermouth was Chinzano.Think again, yes, this stuff is twice the price; however, this wine-based Amaro is flavoured...

Wine Note from Hell

I pulled this Bin 404 out of the cellar last week. I looked on all websites NOT finding anything at all about the Bin...

Marcarini Barolo Chinato Piedmont 375ml – $60.00

This ancient recipe traces its origins back to the late 1800's. Made by infusing Barolo wine, aged in old oak casks with a variety...

Pouilly-Fumé Vieilles Vignes – Domaine Minet     

At the eastern end of the Loire Valley in France sit the two communes of Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé, where arguably the best Sauvignon...

Chateau De La Roche Rosé Grolleau Cuvée L’Eclat  2022 

Appellation Touraine Azay le Rideau - As stated on the bottom of the bottle. - Made entirely from the Grolleau grape variety; that is...

L’ USTRAL Saumur Puy – Notre Dame Cabernet Franc 2019 – $88.00

In the glass: Deep dark ruby red - very inviting.On the nose: Aromas of white strawberry flowers, I found a little barnyard and liquorice...

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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972. Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry.Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.