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Spanish or Portuguese Bottleshop in Melbourne
Vesper Lynd replied to a topic in Australia & New Zealand: Dining
We discovered Rathdowne Cellars (348 Rathdowne Street, North Carlton) on the weekend, they have a great selection of Spanish wines and Portuguese ports, and to top it all off the staff are knowledgeable, helpful and above all friendly. -
Thanks I'll follow it up through that link.
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johnder any idea of the name and/or location of the bar where that video was taken?
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Spanish or Portuguese Bottleshop in Melbourne
Vesper Lynd replied to a topic in Australia & New Zealand: Dining
That's what I'm interested in from Portugal at any rate. -
So, some friends of mine are going to Japan...
Vesper Lynd replied to a topic in Spirits & Cocktails
We just scored a bottle of Shiso flavoured Shochu from Japan. Very nice! -
You seem to be fighting a loosing battle as it's already been changed back.
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Aperol is very similar to Campari, it's a little sweeter, more fruity and far less bitter, so would probably be a good stepping stone for someone unfamiliar with the up front bitterness of Campari. It is also only 11% abv as compared to Camparis 25% abv. Apperol and grapefruit juice is a great summer drink.
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Spanish or Portuguese Bottleshop in Melbourne
Vesper Lynd replied to a topic in Australia & New Zealand: Dining
OK the Spanish side of things seems to have been quite well covered Any ideas on the Portuguese side. I'm specifically interested in white port. -
Spanish or Portuguese Bottleshop in Melbourne
Vesper Lynd replied to a topic in Australia & New Zealand: Dining
You might also try giving Matt McConnell a call at his tapas restaurant, Bar Lourinha, and find out where he sources all his Spanish wine. Tel 9663 7890. Better still call in there for some of his great food and ask in person!! ← Looks good we'll have to add that to the list of places to try -
Spanish or Portuguese Bottleshop in Melbourne
Vesper Lynd replied to a topic in Australia & New Zealand: Dining
Thanks some interesting leads in there I'll check them out. -
Spanish or Portuguese Bottleshop in Melbourne
Vesper Lynd replied to a topic in Australia & New Zealand: Dining
A good selection of Italian, but not my favorite shop, they have a rather off hand way of dealing with (potential) customers. -
Spanish or Portuguese Bottleshop in Melbourne
Vesper Lynd replied to a topic in Australia & New Zealand: Dining
I'm really looking for a source of Spanish and Portuguese wines, ports and liqueurs that is a little more extensive than the meager offerings at Dan's. There are after all plenty of bottle shops with a focus on French or Italian wines, for example. -
Spanish or Portuguese Bottleshop in Melbourne
Vesper Lynd replied to a topic in Australia & New Zealand: Dining
There's Casa Iberica, 25 Johnston St, Fitzroy and Viva Spain in North Melbourne - which I haven't got to myself yet. Don't know if they sell wine but someone else no doubt will be able to tell you. ← I'm pretty sure that they aren't licensed. Great shop none the less. -
According to the product page We usually soak a sugar cube in the elixir and serve in a tumbler with a splash of iced water, very nice.