Readers are invited to suggest names in this spirit for port, whether ruby, tawny, or other.The BBC, in an article entitled [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/14540106]Rockers AC/DC launch own label Australian wine range[/url], wrote:Australian rock band AC/DC are joining a growing list of celebrities by launching their own range of wine.
Kiss, The Rolling Stones, Iron Maiden and Whitesnake have all brought out their own brand wines as has pop star Madonna.
AC/DC are selling varieties named after some of their biggest hits, including Highway to Hell cabernet sauvignon, Hells Bells sauvignon blanc and You Shook Me All Night Long muscat.
The group have teamed up with Australian winemaker Warburn Estate for the release of AC/DC The Wine.
From Paris Hilton's perfume, JLS condoms to a Kiss coffin, celebrities have spotted the marketing potential in associating their name and image with all manner of products.
The four different bottles will be sold in stores across Australia.
"We wanted to make sure that AC/DC's home fan base could have easy access to their rock icons' wines," said Steve Donohue, general manager of buying for the Woolworths Liquor Group.
Squeeze Box / Candy and a Currant Bun
Squeeze Box / Candy and a Currant Bun
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Re: Squeeze Box / Candy and a Currant Bun
Wow, so many to choose from... ok I'll have a go at this:jdaw1 wrote:Readers are invited to suggest names in this spirit for port, whether ruby, tawny, or other.
Ruby - "Sink the Pink" or "Whole Lotta Rosie"
VP - "Thunderstruck"
Jereboams of VP - "It's a Long Way to the Top"
.... and one extra for champagne - "You shook me all night long" (edit: bugger, just saw they used that for the muscat)
Re: Squeeze Box / Candy and a Currant Bun
How uncivilized. I will decline the invitation, thank you. Now then, where is my leather armchair, decanter of Sandeman 1908 and cigar cutter? And where's my Ruby Tuesday CD?!?!jdaw1 wrote:Readers are invited to suggest names in this spirit for port, whether ruby, tawny, or other.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
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Re: Squeeze Box / Candy and a Currant Bun
I would like to compliment Mr Donohue on his excellent use of the apostrophe, much to the shame of many on this board (although I have noted we are getting much better...)jdaw1 wrote:Readers are invited to suggest names in this spirit for port, whether ruby, tawny, or other.The BBC, in an article entitled [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/14540106]Rockers AC/DC launch own label Australian wine range[/url], wrote:"We wanted to make sure that AC/DC's home fan base could have easy access to their rock icons' wines," said Steve Donohue, general manager of buying for the Woolworths Liquor Group.
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Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: Squeeze Box / Candy and a Currant Bun
Possibly, the story appears to have emanated from the Australian Associated Press - I suppose it depends on whether he gave the quote to them in writing or orally. Either way, I agree it is impressive and better than might have been expected from down under....!AHB wrote:I would like to compliment Mr Donohue on his excellent use of the apostrophe, much to the shame of may on this board (although I have noted we are getting much better...)jdaw1 wrote:Readers are invited to suggest names in this spirit for port, whether ruby, tawny, or other.The BBC, in an article entitled [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/14540106]Rockers AC/DC launch own label Australian wine range[/url], wrote:"We wanted to make sure that AC/DC's home fan base could have easy access to their rock icons' wines," said Steve Donohue, general manager of buying for the Woolworths Liquor Group.
Rob C.
Re: Squeeze Box / Candy and a Currant Bun
Since we have drifted off topic and not even by my hand do you have evidence that Australians are worse at punctuation than the Brits?RAYC wrote:Possibly, the story appears to have emanated from the Australian Associated Press - I suppose it depends on whether he gave the quote to them in writing or orally. Either way, I agree it is impressive and better than might have been expected from down under....!
Re: Squeeze Box / Candy and a Currant Bun
Worse than "Brits"? That implies inclusion of (amongst others) the Scots in the comparison...and I'm not sure I ever suggested that!jdaw1 wrote:Since we have drifted off topic and not even by my hand do you have evidence that Australians are worse at punctuation than the Brits?RAYC wrote:Possibly, the story appears to have emanated from the Australian Associated Press - I suppose it depends on whether he gave the quote to them in writing or orally. Either way, I agree it is impressive and better than might have been expected from down under....!
But if the official Queensland Teachers' Association guide is anything to go by...
(for the full dispute, including a glorious 41-page critique, see here)
Rob C.