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Thyme to Taste Newsletter -16th Nov 2023

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IT is THYME TO TASTE

Beer Cases At Thyme, we have a unique twist on 16 can beer cases. They’re priced individually, giving you the freedom to mix and match. Pick any combo of 16 beers, ciders, or ginger beers, and we’ll pack it up for you with a sweet 30% off. It’s a pretty awesome deal, especially as we have a fantastic range of craft beers .Selection of craft beer at Thymw to Taste

Wine Promotions Buy six wines of any variety and get 10% off.Thyme to Taste wines are top-notch, and we’re pretty proud of it! Whether it’s a regular day or a special celebration, you can always rely on us for some fantastic wine. Cheers to quality sips! 🍷 Buy mixed half dozen of wine and receive 10% off

Gift Hampers! Tailored Just for You: From Wine & Sweets to Savory & Beer, We’ve Got Your Perfect Gift Hamper for any Budget! See the delight on the recipients face when you hand over a custom packed gift from Thyme to Taste. Gift Hampers

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Friday 24th November – Norton Road Wines will be in the Thyme to Taste Murrumbateman from 3pm to showcase their wines. Come on down.

25-26 November – The Makers of Murrumbateman haveanother weekend full of events like craft, yoga, tastes and enjoyment. See website for details.https://makersofmurrumbateman.org.au/flourish-festival/Thursday .

14th December – Christmas Parade in Yass Town. There is a street parade, market stall and late night shopping. IN the Thyme to Taste Emporium Yass store we will have local wine and gin makers for tastings and you can discuss the finer points of life. From 5.30pm till 7.00pm

Norton Road Wines

Organic, Biodynamic and Natural Wines… What’s the Difference?

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There are lots of labels thrown around in the wine world these days…organic…biodynamic…natural… but lots of wine drinkers are confused. If your eyes have already glazed over with the complexity of the wine vocabulary, more technical terms can feel like an overload. So, let’s get clear and simple. In general, all of these terms refer to using less intervention in the vineyard and in the cellar and to protecting and enriching the soil. For simplicity sake, you can think of “organic” to “natural” as a range with “biodynamic” somewhere in the middle even though there can be overlap. (Some wines are organic, biodynamic and natural all at once.)

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Sommelier Tips: Choosing Wine for a Dinner Party

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It’s customary when you’re invited to a dinner party to bring something along as a gift. For most people, traditionally this usually means buying a bottle of wine. This can cause all sorts of problems, especially if you want to impress but don’t know your fellow guests very well. Different wines go with different meals and some people prefer reds to whites and vice versa. Ideally, you don’t want to head down to the supermarket and choose the cheapest bottle of plonk you can find (unless you’re a student). So what’s the best thing to do?

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Pairing Wine With Fish: It’s Not All About White

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Pairing wine and food is easy, right? Red wine with red meat and white with chicken and fish. While those often repeated ‘rules’ might hold true in most cases, there is a little more to it.  There are many white wines that are perfect for fish and seafood dishes. For example, you can’t beat a crisp Muscadet and moules marinières, or a lemony Picpoul de Pinet and oysters. Even richer Chardonnays can work wonders when paired with hearty dishes like fish pie. But there are so many delicious red and rosé wines out there that make for surprisingly tasty pairings.

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A Quick Guide to American Wine

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Did you know that Americans have been making wine for centuries? Vines were first planted in the 16th century by European settlers but international acclaim for American wine is fairly recent. A major event in 1976, known as the Judgment of Paris, changed it all for American wine. Bringing together the crème de la crème of the French wine establishment, the blind tasting put Bordeaux’ biggest names and top Burgundies up against Californian Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays. To the surprise of all judges, a Californian wine took the top spot in each category. This amazing result changed the course of American wine forever.

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How to Drink Wine Sustainably? Cans, Pouches & Boxes

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While glass bottles can be recycled, there are other options with eco-credential that you may not have thought about. From bag-in-box, to bagnums and cans, here’s our round up of some green packaging alternatives you should consider.  Often conjuring up images of student parties or music festivals, bag-in-box wine is going through a change and deserves a rethink.  Synonymous with cheap wine in the eighties, the quality of boxed wines has come a long way since with more choice available than ever before.

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Pairing Wine With Fish: It’s Not All About White

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Pairing wine and food is easy, right? Red wine with red meat and white with chicken and fish. While those often repeated ‘rules’ might hold true in most cases, there is a little more to it. 

There are many white wines that are perfect for fish and seafood dishes. For example, you can’t beat a crisp Muscadet and moules marinières, or a lemony Picpoul de Pinet and oysters. Even richer Chardonnays can work wonders when paired with hearty dishes like fish pie. But there are so many delicious red and rosé wines out there that make for surprisingly tasty pairings.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Storing Wine at Home

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Everyone knows that wine gets better with age, right? What many people don’t know is how to properly store wine so that it actually does improve with time — and doesn’t turn into expensive vinegar. In an ideal world, you’d have access to a wine cellar for your precious bottles. But since most people don’t — and, let’s face it, even the most avid wine collector probably doesn’t have enough to fill a cellar — you’ll have to find ways to store your wine at home. Read on for the do’s and don’ts of storing wine.

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