This episode of Succinct Wine Reviews : "Floral and fruity with mineral character.  A sensual, rich texture - almost Gewurz-like - rounded, complex flavors with an exceptionally long finish.  Perfect with earthy-sweet dishes like roasted butternut squash stuffed with prosciutto." -- Brought to by  Domaine Weinbach Muscat Reserve 2001 ($30) ; imported by Vineyard Brands Technorati...

On the topic of winetasting, which I haven't taken the time to do lately, I will be phasing in a new scoring system for my tastings. We just went to a fantastic tasting at the Colorado Mountain Winefest , where I estimate I tasted at least forty wines. Having been introduced to a new system ... do the same and bring you better wine reviews than ever...

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Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, near The George Cinema if you really want to visit.

Do you ever get the sense that some restaurants are taking the piss? You know what happens, they begin serving quality cheap food, have friendly efficient service and a reasonaby priced wine list. Actually, coming to think of it...

Today's special is garnish, PR garnish that is. Apparently, the St Kilda Wagamama isn't closing but relocating to the Melbourne CBD even thought the space is closed and up for rent. The noodle bar was never very busy perhaps...

Faxed to Crikey! by a restaurateur. Apparently, the message which was printed on a small card that was slipped in with a recent bill payment. Restaurant reviewers for the Melbourne Age's Epicure food section appear to be banned from...

Can anybody tell me if there is any bloody restaurant around Melbourne that isn't playing James Blunt as background music? Candle in the wind or even Chris de Burgh would make a welcome change. Not!

... a bagful of great reviews? I'm also told the bottom service is haphazard, only offered once in a blue moon...

Rex & Goliath California Pinot Noir $11.99 (From the looks of it, I couldn’t gotten this for under $8. Grrrr.) WebWino says: Driven to try all the wines pictured in the article I ranted about a while ago, I picked up “the Giant 47 Pound Rooster” on a recent wine ...