Wines and Books

The York Festival Writers Program Saturday 2 October

Looking forward to Swan Garagistas launch event

Swan Garagistas Launch Event 12-17:00 October 3rd Millendon, Swan Valley Tickets $45.40 available via Eventbrite Link in bio Tastings and take aways from: @swanvalleywines @chouette_wine @local_weirdos_wine @yume_wine @chalariwines @ohkela_wines Welcome to Country by @ngalak_nidja with Shaun Nannup Guest speaker @maxveenhuyzen Food by @shortorderburgerco Vinyl by DJ Jam Get out to the big Ting in the Valley 🤙🏼 #swanvalley #swanstrong #swanvalleywines #chouettewine #localweirdoswine #yume #chalariwines #ohkelawines #winememes #lofiwine #naturalwine #nattywine #nattyjuice #minimalinterventionwine #wine

2022 Faber Writing Scholarships for Writing a Novel - Now open for applications Faber Writing Academy at Allen & Unwin is excited to announce the details of the Faber Writing Scholarships now open for applications.

Latest book and wine review

'Return to Virgin River' by @robyncarrwriter is not just a novel but is also on Netflix! After her mother's death, writer, Kaylee Sloan is devastated and develops writer's block - to try to escape sad memories, she settles in Virgin River for the holiday season. Except when she arrives her accommodation is on fire! The residents embrace her and she finds herself rescuing animals and making friends. Her sadness and grief begin to fade - her new neighbour is also her landlord - is he the key to curing Kaylee's writer's block and more? Thanks to @perthcafeculture for an excellent wine review, I was a co-taster and thoroughly concur :) "Another rip snorter Pet Nat from @blindcorner the enticing Blind Unicorn. Shiraz and Chenin Blanc combine to create a fizzy, cloudy glass of sunshine - something we have been sadly lacking over July with 28 of the 31 days raining. Thankfully August is giving us some beautiful sunshine. A bouquet of raspberries and cherries, followed by zippy acid supporting flavours of tart cranberries and sour cherries. Very refreshing!" . . . . #winetasting #margaretriver #vino #inmyglass #wawine #unicorn #rosé #sundaydrinks #perthcafeculture #winesandbooks #grief #writersblock #sparkling #petnat #aussiewine #vinho #bookish #roseallday #bookaholic @harpercollinsaustralia @_mira_books_ #ilovereading #plumm

Latest read accompanied by a Rosé

Can’t believe I’ve missed Kerry Greenwood’s latest ‘Death in Daylesford’ which was published in 2020 - glass of Rosé to lean into the weekend on this glorious Perth Thursday afternoon . . . #kerrygreenwood #bookish #mystery #bookaholic @allenandunwin #bookworm #crime #booklover #stkilda #1920s #detective #daylesford #ilovereading #melbourne #rosé #inmyglass #vino #drinkpink #roseseason #thursdaydrinks #mywinemoment #roséallday #vinho #perthdrinks #igreads @dymocks #australianauthor #ww1

My grandmother is a twin. When my writing mentor Lisa discovered I was planning a book on twin sisters she suggested I read Sally Hepworth's The Good Sister. So I bought it for my Easter read and was only able to put it down for lunches at wineries. Fern and Rose are twins. Fern works at the local library and prefers a routine. Rose keeps an eye on Fern. When she discovers Rose can't have a baby, Fern decides to reward Rose for her care. The pregnancy isn't the only thing that upends Fern's life, as secrets from the past return.
Enjoying this wine with "perthcafeculture - colour of peach juice, juicy and zingy, perfect this lovely Easter Monday in Perth. sideprojectwines fairbrossen Petillant Rosé - Perth Hills Mataro, 24 hours on skins, splash of Pinot to produce something special. Aromas of strawberries and musk, with a brightly acidic palate overflowing with tart cherry, raspberry and cranberry flavours.

The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths.

When 90 year old Peggy Smith dies it seems it was just old age. But her carer Natalka has concerns and brings them to DS Harbinder Kaur who at first dismisses them.

But a masked gunman at Peggy's flat causes her to rethink and "assisted" by three amateur sleuths - Natalka, Benedict, former monk and now coffeeshop owner and Edwin, a retired BBC producer and friend of Peggy- she investigates to find just what happened to self styled murder consultant Peggy Smith.

Written in the cosy style of detective fiction, bringing with it elements of the Golden Age of crime writing, this is a witty and compelling tale and thoroughly recommended. Enjoying a glass of Cava on a mellow Saturday afternoon.

Death in the East by Abir Mukherjee.The 4th in the Wyndham and Bannerjee series but the first for me - will be seeking the others out and waiting for the next.

1922 and Captain Sam Wyndham of Calcutta CID is heading up country to try to conquer his o***m addiction at an ashram. On the way, at a railway station, he sees a man he long thought dead, and a man who had tried to kill him.

Moving between Sam's present and his past we journey back to 1905 London where he was involved in investigating a heinous murder and crime to understand his shock and horror at encountering the killer so many years and miles away.

As Sam struggles to come to terms with his addiction and the appearance of his nemesis he calls on his assistant, Sgt Surendranath Bannerjee to help.

A wonderfully conceived and constructed thriller - as well as an excellent detective story it gives insight into the attitudes and prejudices of the British Raj and the wonder and colour of India at a pivotal time in the struggle for independence.

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon- Rich dark red, a bouquet of blackcurrants, blackberries, mulberries and violets. Opulent, smooth palate with flavours of ripe plums, blackberries, liquorice, spicy oak.

Death in the East by Abir Mukherjee.The 4th in the Wyndham and Bannerjee series but the first for me - will be seeking the others out and waiting for the next. 1922 and Captain Sam Wyndham of Calcutta CID is heading up country to try to conquer his o***m addiction at an ashram. On the way, at a railway station, he sees a man he long thought dead, and a man who had tried to kill him. Moving between Sam's present and his past we journey back to 1905 London where he was involved in investigating a heinous murder and crime to understand his shock and horror at encountering the killer so many years and miles away. As Sam struggles to come to terms with his addiction and the appearance of his nemesis he calls on his assistant, Sgt Surendranath Bannerjee to help. A wonderfully conceived and constructed thriller - as well as an excellent detective story it gives insight into the attitudes and prejudices of the British Raj and the wonder and colour of India at a pivotal time in the struggle for independence. @mosswood 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon- Rich dark red, a bouquet of blackcurrants, blackberries, mulberries and violets. Opulent, smooth palate with flavours of ripe plums, blackberries, liquorice, spicy oak. . . . #crime #bookish #murder #bookaholic #mystery #bookworm #library #booklover #death #bestseller #london #india #margaretriver #cabernetsauvignon #redwine #iforgotouranniversary #vino #wawine #quality #inmyglass #easterdrinks #mywinemoment #igwine #vinho #wineworld #guildford

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Drink Chenin Blanc day - happy to oblige on this fabulous sunny Saturday in Perth - fabulous wine too by @lancaster_wines thanks to @perthcafeculture for sharing. Book run today and found this on special at @dymocks in Midland. Perfect Saturday- crayfish on the bbq. Chenin Blanc in hand - reading. I am very grateful. . . . #cheninblanc #swanvalley #vino @swanvalleywinemakers #chenin #wein #igwine #winoclock #saturdaywine #lunch #vinho #bookish #newbook @maggiealderson #bookworm #tbr #igbook #booklover #bibliophile #amreading @harpercollinsaustralia #ilovereading #perfume

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The Body on the Train by Frances Brody. When a body is found on a train from Yorkshire Scotland Yard is baffled and calls on Kate Shackleton with her local knowledge for help. With strikes threatening on the coalfields and officials convinced the miners are being manipulated by "reds" Kate soon finds herself in the midst of plots and dark deeds. This is a very enjoyable series set in the late 1920s with a resourceful and endearing heroine. @fairbrossen 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is made from grapes from their Margaret Rivery vineyard. Plum and blackberry aromas, the palate is blackberry and dark red fruits. Lovely wine. . . . @francesbrody #bookish #crime #bookworm #1920s #booklover #Yorkshire #igbooks #bookaholic #scotlandyard #bookishfeatures #murder #train @littlebrownbookgroup_uk #cabernetsauvignon #vino #margaretriver #sundaydrinks #perthhills #vinho #carmel #inmyglass #igwine #london