Tag Archives: pinot noir

The Wine International Group Sydney (TWIGS) Annual Dinner 2012

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Chopinand

“The best way to enjoy a great wine is to pair it with three important things – great food, great music and great company.” ~ Chopinand ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ What do you get when you put a group of wine lovers together who … Continue reading →

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ChopinandMysaucepan – First Blogiversary

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Chopinand

“Life is not about the length of our time here but moments in time that give us inner peace. By capturing these moments on this blog, it is my hope it will also help you to relive your moments in … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Chicken, Dessert, Duck, Eating in Sydney, Lamb, Music, Pasta / Carbs, Personalities, Pianists, Recipes, Seafood, South Coast of NSW, Southern Highlands, Wine with food | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 32 Comments

Day 3 ‘Get Your Jelly On’: Pinot Noir beetroot jelly with goat cheese salad

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Chopinand

* This post is part of  the Royal Selangor Jellyriffic Competition where ten bloggers from around the world compete by posting recipes each day for 30 days in the month of October 2011 to raise awareness and support for breast … Continue reading →

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New Shanghai, Chatswood Chase Shopping Centre & Fook Yuen seafood restaurant, Chatswood

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Chopinand

The huge metropolis and mini CBD on the lower north shore of Sydney that is Chatswood is booming with the construction and extension of the Chatswood Chase Shopping Centre. This suburb’s 10km close proximity to Sydney CBD has seen real … Continue reading →

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Chinese twice-cooked duck with orange

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Chopinand

// // // ]]>// I recently gave my friend Vince a bottle of 2004 St Maur Pinot Noir from the cool climate Bowral wine region for his birthday. I tasted this wine at the cellar door and thought it was … Continue reading →

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