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Paul St John-Wood
PUB TALK
TOP SHELF with John Rozentals
STAND TALL
BLUE PYRENEES ESTATE 2019
Bone Dry Rose ($24):
The wine is made from pinot
noir and merlot and has been
stirred on yeast lees to build
complexity. It’s an ideal partner
with light, salady lunches and a
good drink on its own.
BLUE PYRENEES ESTATE 2018
Richardson Cabernet
Sauvignon ($72):
A strong, powerful wine befitting
the memory of a strong, powerful
person. Lacking regional mintiness
but with oodles of other cabernet
flavours such as delightful touches
of cigar-box.
BLUE PYRENEES ESTATE 2018
Richardson Shiraz ($72):
Blue Pyrenees Estate 2018 is a
gorgeous dry red which makes up
for its lack of regionality with ample
dark-berry fruit favours and lovely
oak and tannicity. I particularly
enjoy shiraz with good beef.
Many of you would be aware the QHA was formed in
1885, and I feel privileged to be writing the first postpandemic
Pub Talk of the 21st century. Hotel operators
have always shown great reliance in the face of disaster,
and in Queensland we have had more than our fair
share. The way this virus has affected the hospitality
industry has been crippling and will have a lasting
impact for years to come. You are all to be commended
on your ability to adapt your business to operate under
the COVID-19 restrictions and I wish you every success
as we continue to move through this period of great
uncertainty.
QHA Resources
The QHA, along with all our industry partners, continue
to be at your service throughout the pandemic. Please
reach out if there is anything we can assist with. The
network through your industry Association is more
important than ever to connect you to information
and services you need to remain compliant and viable
through these unprecedented trading conditions.
QHA Events
Thank you to the hoteliers and industry partners
who attended the QHA Gold Coast Region Hoteliers
Breakfast at the newly renovated Robina Pavilion
(formerly Robina Tavern). The meeting was attended by
80 guests and was a great opportunity to network at
our first face-to-face meeting following the COVID-19
lockdown. Special thank you to Barry Fitzgibbons,
Damien Stephen and the team at Robina Pavilion for
hosting the meeting, and to PFD Food Services for their
generous support of the breakfast. Make sure you have
a look at the renovations at the venue if you are on the
Gold Coast – they have done and amazing job! You can
also check out our recent story on the Robina Pavillion
at QHA online at qha.org.au/feature-robina-pavilion/
The next QHA Hoteliers Meeting will be held in
Toowoomba on Wednesday 16th September.
Information for this meeting will be sent to all hoteliers in
the region closer to the date.
Don’t forget the QHA Race Day will be held at the
Gold Coast Turf Club this year on Wednesday 30th
September.
NOTE: Potential travellers should check the status of
individual events and establishments with regard to the
coronavirus outbreak.
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