Another hot and sticky afternoon in Sydney: it's about now that I usually start wishing we had a pool at Castle BoozeMonkey. And air-conditioning. Looks like I'll have to make do with few chilled whites over the weekend.

:: ASIAN FUSION NIGHT IN ADELAIDE

There are still a couple of tickets left for the Caught Redhanded Asian Fusion night at T-Chow in Adelaide this weekend, so if you're in the mood for a top feed and if you would like to try some of Phil Rogers' new release wines (as well as some old favourites) then call him NOW (0419 252 967): the new Shiraz alone is worth the ticket price!
Click here for the full menu and the winelist.

:: WIN A CHANCE TO WORK VINTAGE 2010 WITH KIRRIHILL

Many wine-lovers harbour a hidden dream of giving up their day-jobs and moving to one of Australia’s most picturesque wine regions to make a living hand-crafting stunning wines... what could be better than stomping your own grapes and helping make wine with one of the country's top winemakers? Well here's your chance! Kirrihill are running a competition to join them for vintage. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

:: NZ WINE ONLINE COMPETITION WINNER

A little late (my fault) but we can announce the winner of our NZ Wine Online competition: David Curran, come on down! Congratulations David, you win six bottles of New Zealand wine and we look forward to reading your reviews on the site when you have tried them. I would like to tell you what's in the box, but apparently it's a secret... surprise us!

:: THE FRIDAY CHUCKLE

Sandie sent me this earlier and now I know why I keep waking up with a headache. If you're a cat-lover, you'll love this.



Have a great weekend.

Cheers!

Matt