aromatic white moscato in place
of the evening coffee? A lightly
spritzed dessert wine, the
T'Gallant Juliet Moscato is pale
straw in colour with a beautiful
effervescence. A lemon-zest
acidity balances this luscious
wine and supports the weight
of flavour through to the fine,
crisp finish. This is emblematic
of the Italian wine style loved
and enjoyed by so many people.
RRP $19.99
confined to a winter meal.
The much-awarded Copper Trail
Shiraz is the flagship for the
sought-after Annie's Lane brand
and reflects the best of the
Clare Valley. The palate is rich
and lingering with flavours
of blood plums, integrated
cinnamon and bitter chocolate
oak nuances, finishing with
persistent, chalky tannins.
Divinely delicious.
RRP $53.99
· 2 cups vanilla ice-cream
· 1 cup milk
·
· 2 tsp vanilla essence
· Crushed ice, to serve
amaretto, almond and vanilla
in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Half-fill glasses with ice and top
with coffee mixture. Serves 6.
having the usual latte on your way to work but you
may find you still crave the early morning caffeine hit.
left) but watch out for the extra cream or ice-cream that
might have you on a sugar rush before 9am (not to mention
the kilojoules!). You could also try chocolate-covered coffee
beans for a decadent treat. Whatever your coffee indulgence,
Fairtrade coffee is worth a go. Buying Fairtrade means buying
directly from the farmers who grew the coffee and helps you
to play an important role in improving their living and working
conditions. Your daily cup of coffee might be able to give a
farming family in a developing country increased labour rights
and a brighter future all before you sit down at your desk!
as much as a cup of brewed cafe-style coffee.