That Special Wine

Wine is a very personal thing indeed so I decided to ask around our office to see what they would choose to have with family and friends this Holiday Season.

Lee Watson - Sales Manager

• 1996 Dom Perignon
• 2004 Valduero Reserva Magnum (Spain) 

Casey Chan - Assistant Sales Manager

"I would like to have the Van Zellers Rufo Douro Tinto 08

 Sweet nose, lovely plum fruit, slightly herbal. Versatile for matching both Chinese & Western dishes. Might go well with your Christmas Pudding too!"

Pierre Tam - Manager China

• Syunka Irdori Junmai Daiginiyo Sake
• 2005 Domaine Jacques Prieur Echezeaux Grand Cru 

Connie Fok - Sales Manager Spasa (Sake)

" I would like to select ' Hatsugokoro Junmai Daiginjyo '  which is full bodied with a little acidic sharpness in the flavor & a slight flower fragrance.

As this sake is on a premium level & packed in gift box, it is also good as a Christmas present as well."

 And for me? I would have to start the day sharing a bottle of 1997 Louis Roederer Cristal with my wife, then a bottle of 1990 Valduero Gran Reserva 12 year with lunch and finish the day sipping some 2006 Quinta Vale D. Maria LBV Port with my grand father.

On behalf of all of us at Saveurs I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Cheers!

Dean Aslin

Marketing Manager

Surviving The Festive Season

At this time of the year life can get a bit hectic and, of course, with the good comes the bad. Here is our top tips for getting through some of the less fun parts of the Christmas season.

·         Annoying Relatives: On your way over to the family home rub your nose briskly for a good 10 minutes and hold onions up to your eyes. This will make you appear like you have the worst Flu in history and people will usually leave you alone for the day.

·         Kids waking up early on Christmas Morning: For around $30 at the local hardware shop you can buy a suitable bolt lock for the outside of the children’s bedroom door. Of course this won’t stop you from hearing their yells so invest another $2 for industrial strength ear plugs.

·         Christmas Lunch: Find a friend who has just had a baby and ask if you can borrow their maternity pants. You’ll be doing everyone a favour. You know you are going to over eat and no-one wants to see the belt undone and the top button open.

·         Over Indulgence: Prepare in advance 2-3 emergency aid kits. Place them in strategic positions; beside the bed, in the bathroom, next to the couch.

o   Each Kit should contain:

§  Nurofen Plus (2 Packs)

§  Berocca Vitamin Drink

§  Red Bull

§  Hildon Water - Large

§  Bacon and egg sandwich

§  Sunglasses

§  Earplugs

§  DVD - Rocky Collection (Men) or Sleepless in Seattle (Ladies)

§  Emergency Phone Numbers like McDonalds or KFC delivery 

      Office Christmas Party: Under no circumstances should you ever, ever, ever kiss your Boss at the Staff Christmas Party (unless they are really cute)

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      We hope these will help get you through this season.