december-2011

WORDS: ROBERTA MUIR; TWITTER @ROBERTAMUIR
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JAYNE POWELL
AUTHOR OF
CHAMPAGNES —
BEHIND THE
BUBBLES
“Moet &
Chandon
asked a
scientist to
count the
number of
bubbles in
champagne
using
photography.
The result?
There are
21 million
bubbles in
a glass of
champas”
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7Prosecco is a northern Italian
grape variety usually made
9Fans of Italian prosecco,
Adelaide winemakers Joe
into a lightly sparkling wine. In and Dina Grilli have produced
2000, Otto Dal Zotto, who grew a delicate and aromatic
up in northern Italy, planted the sparkling wine with the same
fi rst prosecco vines in Australia’s crisp savoury fi nish. Dubbed
King Valley. Dal Zotto L’Immigrante Primo Secco, this non-vintage
Prosecco 2010 is his winery’s
fi zz has a delicate stone-fruit
premium bubbly offering. Pale straw aroma with a hint of lemon
in colour, the aroma has a touch blossom and crisp acidity and
of toasty complexity, while the a savoury fi nish. RRP AU$20.
palate has mouth-fi lling bubbles,
zesty citrus and almonds with a dry,
The Crittenden
10Pinocchio 2011
chalky fi nish. RRP AU$36.
Moscato made from muscat
8The Brown Brothers 2011 Limited
Release Prosecco — their fourth,
and gewürztraminer grapes
has a tantalising subtle
also from King Valley — has a spritz, lychee and ginger
bright pale green hue to match the aromas, and refreshing
Granny Smith apple and pear notes acidity balanced by a hint
on the nose along with some citrus of sweetness. It’s a perfect
undertones. Great as an aperitif or brunch wine as well as great
with raw seafood. Perfect to drink with Asian food, soft cheeses
when young. RRP AU$19.90.
and fresh fruit. RRP AU$25.
GRACE
KELLY
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Organised by the
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
and Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
Grace Kelly 1954. Image courtesy of Philippe Halsman
/ Magnum Photos / Snapper Media.
AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE
Bendigo Art Gallery
11 March – 17 June 2012
Featuring spectacular fi lm costumes,
haute couture gowns (includes
Dior, Balenciaga, Chanel, Givenchy)
and meticulously-tailored suits and
American casual wear, the exhibition
will explore the development and
cultivation of Grace Kelly’s style,
infl uence and transformation from
Hollywood actress to princess.
Exhibition organised by
the Victoria and Albert
Museum, London and
Grimaldi Forum, Monaco.
42 VIEW ST, BENDIGO
VICTORIA 3550
BENDIGOART
GALLERY.COM.AU
BOOK YOUR SESSION TIME NOW
Box Office Tickets: 03 5434 6100
For great accommodation packages
call the Bendigo Visitor Centre
1800 813 153
www.gracekellybendigo.com
Bendigo Victoria:
Just 90 minutes from
Melbourne Airport
by the Calder Freeway.
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