January 2017 Newsletter
Hi <<First Name>>!
Happy New Year!! 2017 is going to be happy and prosperous for all of us!!
THE FIRST IMPORTANT BIT OF NEWS IS TO LET YOU KNOW OUR NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: blacklea@activ8.net.au
 REPEAT 2011 PREMIUM SHIRAZ OFFER
Late last year we offered our 2011 Premium Shiraz at a crazy price - reduced from $300 to $200 for a dozen (including a bottle of Rosemary Infused Oil). Over 30 Blacklea members took up the offer, a great result for everyone!
To start the year with an impact, we're repeating the offer (for the months of January and February). Where could you buy a 6-year old Premium Shiraz (which also won Mudgee's Silver Medal) for just $16 a bottle? To sweeten the offer, we'll include a bottle of our Picholine (French) Extra Virgin Olive Oil and of course, delivery is complimentary.
2015 & 2016 NYU SEMILLONS - "NOT YOUR USUAL" SEMILLONS
The immediate taste is soft, almost sweet lemon. Then, after 4 or 5 seconds as you swallow, the flavour changes to 'passionfruit'. It's similar, but different to the popular 2015 vintage (which changed in flavour to Kaffir Lime as you swallowed). Both of these very popular wines sell for $240 a dozen, but for January & February, the price is also just $200, including a bottle our Picholine Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
NOTE: If you would prefer, you could mix the two offers together. - a mixed dozen!
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: You need to take up the offer by email (blacklea@activ8.net.au) or phone (6373 3366) as our website (Paypal) ordering system will not recognise the discounted prices.
NEW in 2017 - CHILLI CARAMEL SAUCE
Over the Christmas break Gai and Nathan worked (to perfection) a NEW Chilli Caramel Sauce which last night we drizzled over two sous vide/pan-fried pork chops. It has great lasting flavour giving the pork a wonderful finish with a hint of sweetness - but not too sweet or 'chilli hot'!
We are now going to begin trial tasting it in the Cellar Door (in cute 100ml bottles) while Gai explores its vast potential. The price is expected to be $16.
More about it in our next Newsletter.
MUDGEE'S CUDGEGONG VALLEY MOTEL - SPECIAL OFFER
During January, if you stay two or more nights at the Cudgegong Motel, Kristie & Ben Newman will arrange a free half day tour of some of Mudgee's top wineries. The motel is clean, courteous and central to all of Mudgee's action. It also has a swimming pool (essential for this weather). The wine tours are lots of fun! Check out their website! Their prices are very affordable. Phone 0428 669945
WHERE TO STAY IN DUBBO?
Gai and I recently stayed in Dubbo at the Country Leisure Motel (86 Cobra Street). All the rooms are super clean and designed each with a different innovative theme. It also has a pool! Louise and Craig were great hosts. Phone 02 6882 3988.
FUTURE MASTER COOKING CLASSES - VACANCIES
MODERN AUSTRALIAN MASTER CLASSES
 Fri, 10th February = 6 vacancies;
Sat, 11th February = 1 vacancy
Sun, 12th February = CLASS FULL
JAPANESE MASTER CLASSES - Inspired by Aki, Nathan's Japanese fiancé.
 Fri, 9th June = 1 vacancy;
Sat, 10th June = 5 vacancies
Sun, 11th June = CLASS FULL
ALFRESCO LUNCHES
After a CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR break, Gai's Alfresco Lunches - every Saturday & Sunday (12 noon until 3pm) resumed (in air-conditioned comfort) two weekends ago! The feedback from an almost full house was excellent.
Bookings are not necessary, but are preferred.
Here's to happiness and prosperity in 2017 for all of us! Gai & Bernard B
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