TILLEY'S WINE NEWS
Fox Creek Wines at the Menier Gallery, London
Fox Creek Wines are sponsoring the 'Two for the Road' exhibition with works by Malcom Poole and Loris Quantock at the Menier Gallery, London from 27 September to 2 October 2010.
The exhibition will be opened by the Australia's High Commissioner, John Dauth and is supported by the grant from the New South Wales government which is where the Australian connection comes from.
Menier Gallery I 51 Southwark Street I London SE1 1RU I 020 7407 3222
26 August 2010
James Halliday rates Claymore Wines
It's that time of year again when the eagerly anticipated James Halliday Wine Companion is released and it's great news for Tilley's Wines.
Claymore winery's Nirvana Reserve 2006 has been awarded a tremendous 94 points. At Claymore in Clare Valley, they have sold out, but smugly we had already shipped over good stocks before Halliday was released!
Other winners include Walk on the Wild Side Shiraz Viognier 2007 and Dark Side of the Moon Shiraz 2008, both which received 89 points.
26 August 2010
Boutique Wine Tasting Exhibition
TIlley's Wines have been invited to exhibit at the Boutique Wineries Tasting on Tuesday 21 September at the Millbank Tower, London. This is our first exhibition and what a lovely location for our first showcase - overlooking the River Thames and Houses of Parliament. Now the hard part - we're only allowed to present you 15 wines which leaves us with the hard decision of which ones to choose!
15 June 2010
Australian Wine In the Press
It's been recently reported that the Australian wine industry is up the creek. It is true that the drought has taken a toll on some producers but there is a glut of grapes using mass-produced techniques. As a result many young wineries who tried their luck at winemaking have had to pull up their vines and experts warn the end of cheap Australian supermarket wine.
But is that so bad? I feel sorry for the farmers but for those who continue to make top quality Australian wine, including those we bring you from Tilley's Wines, the future is still looking bright.
28 May 2010
Tilley's Wines New Website
Much overdue but Tilley's Wines launched their new website, late on Sunday night, 16 May 2010. Ivor's daughter , Annabelle, decided to take a more active involvement (apart from drinking her Dad's wine that is) and embrace all things digital. With the help of close friends and talented web designers Oz and Julie Blayney of Blayney Partnership (and a fair few bottles of Australian wine - purely to let get the creatibe juices following), the new site has launched.
There's sure to be some undiscovered glitches or the odd typo which we will be searching for but if you happen to spot anything before us or have any feedback what you like and don't like, Tilley's Wines would love to hear from you. Happy searching.
15 May 2010
The Gaggle at Five Geese
The two local councils in the Fleurieu Peninsula, Onkaparinga and Marion, have recently had a cull of geese so now Sue Trott's 'Five Geese' has gone to sevteen over night which she now looks after! I don't think this will signify a change in the label just yet does it Sue?
17 April 2010
London International Wine Fair
The UK's biggest wine trade fair is back and is now in its 30th year. Ivor Tilley and his daughter Annabelle will be there visiting to see what's hot at the moment and catch-up with a few familiar friendly faces. Then it's off to lunch at Plateau Restaurant in Canary Wharf for a proper lunch.
17 April 2010