Happy Easter

I would like to say Happy Easter to everyone, and may you be blessed.

Also, I would like to write a bit about Easter. Sometimes Easter gets treated like Christmas, but this time there is no Santa, but chocolate bunnies.

People tend to forget the significance of this great event. This is the weekend where Jesus Christ was crucified, but more importantly He rose from the dead on the third day, and lives. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for the whole world. Not just Christians, but the whole world. He is the holy lamb, the perfect sacrifice so that God forgave us our sins. It is written in Hebrews 8 verse 12: "For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more." Also in Romans 11 verse 27 :"And this is my covenant with them when I take away their sins."And in Hebrews 10 verse 11: "Then he adds: "Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more."

These words mean that He has forgiven ALL our sins, and He does not think about it anymore. It does not exist in His realm. Isn't that amazing!! Our God truly is amazing! Thank you Father.

I leave you with the following lyrics from Chris Tomlin - Indescribable

From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God
You are amazing God


Christ on the Cross, by Jan van Boeck

Darling Wine Group Tasting

We have a bi-quarterly wine tasting group here in Darling. The group consists of about 20 people, which includes winemakers, marketers, wine merchants, wine lovers, a Scotsman, an Irish chap (with no disrespect to either of these brilliant guys) , a visiting Swiss, viticulturists, producers and wine enthusiasts.

The tastings differ. Each time a member of the group has the chance to do a tasting he or she thinks the group would really enjoy. We've had some fabulous wines in the past, ranging from all over the globe.

This time members could bring a wine they thought was interesting or deemed really good by them. It was a blind tasting where you must guess the origin and vintage.

Some really interesting wines were tasted, some, or should I say one, bordered on the bizarre, some really bold, some not so good and some brilliant.

The wines ranged from Argentina, South Africa, France, Hawaii and Australia.






I wont be discussing the wines, this is merely to showcase a very entertaining and fabulous evening, shared with friends, colleagues and fellow wine lovers. A very special thanks goes out to our host, Charles Withington, for his hospitality, and his wife who made the best food I've had this year!

The wines in tasted order:

1. FAIRVIEW Weisser Riesling 2009

2. LOMOND Sauvignon Blanc 2007

3. MRS KIRSTEN Chenin blanc 2007

4. CREDO GROENKLOOF Sauvignon Blanc 2002

5. BOUCHARD FINLAYSON – Missionvale Chardonnay 2006

6. VOLCANO RED - “Pele’s Delight” – Volcano Winery Hawaii

7. EVANS & TATE Cabernet Merlot 2005 – Margaret River – Australia

8. DOMAINE DE NIZAS Le Mas 2002 – Salleles France

9. LE RICHE – Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2001

10. CHATEAU LAVILLE BERTROU 2008 – La Liviniere France

11. VERGENOEGD – Estate Wine 2001

12. TEMPUS Temperanillo 2005 - Mendoza Argentina

I will however point out my best two wines of the evening, the VERGENOEGD – Estate Wine 2001 and the LE RICHE – Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2001. Great wines.