# gold coast (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover gold coast. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Passion for Pinot from California: Anderson Valley and Sta. Rita Hills](https://winepredator.com/2026/08/18/a-passion-for-pinot-from-california-anderson-valley-and-sta-rita-hills/) _2026-08-18 · Gwendolyn Alley aka Art Predator · wine predator………….. gwendolyn alley_ What’s your favorite Pinot Noir? And where’s it from? I was at a retirement party a year or two ago, and my friends broke out their favorite Pinot, one of the most popular more pricey wines at your local grocery store. A big pour of that sweet, syrupy vanilla fruit bomb later, I went for … Continue reading → ## [La Farra Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG + Favorite Pairings](https://winepredator.com/2026/08/13/la-farra-valdobiadene-prosecco-superiore-docg-favorite-pairings/) _2026-08-14 · Gwendolyn Alley aka Art Predator · wine predator………….. gwendolyn alley_ “Like the lines of a novel, exciting and passionate, the rows of vines, clinging tenaciously on steep slopes or lying gently on the plains below, draw harmonious geometries.” La Farra When I recently returned from Italy, I was greeted with samples of La Farra Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. I’d been invited to join a ZOOM … Continue reading → ## [Pairing Albariño from Spain and Uruguay: Seek Seafood + Crab Cakes + Fun Facts!](https://winepredator.com/2026/08/01/pairing-albarino-from-spain-and-uruguay-seek-seafood-crab-cakes-fun-facts/) _2026-08-01 · Gwendolyn Alley aka Art Predator · wine predator………….. gwendolyn alley_ Is Albariño the ultimate wine for summertime seafood? One of Spain’s most popular white wines, Albariño grows in Galicia on the north-western coast of Spain, and in northwest Portugal. If you’re looking for an aromatic, crisp wine to pair with oysters, crab, anchovies, scallops, swordfish, clams, even sole with beurre blanc…. look no further than … Continue reading → ## [Summer Fun with Winning Wines from the 2026 Gold Coast Wine Competition](https://winepredator.com/2026/07/31/winning-wines-from-the-gold-coast-wine-competition-2026/) _2026-08-01 · Gwendolyn Alley aka Art Predator · wine predator………….. gwendolyn alley_ What better way to spend a summer day than tasting Gold Coast Wine Competition wines along the Gold Coast? Many California county fairs like the Orange County Fair and regions like the California Mid-State Fair are famous for their commercial wine competitions, and winning wineries proudly display their medals. Wineries large and small submit their … Continue reading → ## [Celebrating International Cava Day with Organic Vilarnau + Halibut Plus D. O. Cava Contest Details](https://winepredator.com/2026/07/12/celebrating-international-cava-day-with-organic-vilarnau-halibut-plus-d-o-cava-contest-details/) _2026-07-13 · Gwendolyn Alley aka Art Predator · wine predator………….. gwendolyn alley_ On July 12, join Spain and the world to toast International Cava Day and celebrate Spanish sparkling wine made in the traditional method from grapes indigenous to Iberia like Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada. Cava comes in various styles from light, fresh and young perfect for tapas to older and more complex to pair with meals to … Continue reading → ## [A Visit to Lake Tahoe and Truckee River Winery plus an interview with winemaker Katy Carroll Jones](https://winepredator.com/2026/07/11/a-visit-to-lake-tahoe-and-truckee-river-winery-plus-an-interview-with-winemaker-katy-carroll-jones/) _2026-07-12 · Gwendolyn Alley aka Art Predator · wine predator………….. gwendolyn alley_ As we drove up from Southern California along the eastside of the Sierra on Friday July 3, we were surprised by the crowds along the Nevada shore of Lake Tahoe and the traffic that crawled through Kings Beach. What’s better than enjoying a glass of wine in the mountains near a river or lake in … Continue reading → ## [ABBEY MEDIEVAL BANQUET REVIEW: Inside Queensland’s Hottest Ticket](https://tearoomtravels.com/medieval-banquet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=medieval-banquet) _2026-07-09 · Samina · Tea Room Travels_ Getting a ticket to the Abbey Medieval Banquet is definitely not easy. Held annually the week before the Abbey Medieval Festival and seating only 300 people, these highly sought-after tickets … The post ABBEY MEDIEVAL BANQUET REVIEW: Inside Queensland’s Hottest Ticket appeared first on Tea Room Travels . ## [BRISBANE MARRIOTT HIGH TEA REVIEW: Blooming Elegance in the CBD](https://tearoomtravels.com/marriott-high-tea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marriott-high-tea) _2026-07-01 · Samina · Tea Room Travels_ Brisbane Marriott has launched a new Blooming Afternoon Tea and true to its name, this one is all about florals, botanicals and beautifully presented treats. I took my 10-year old … The post BRISBANE MARRIOTT HIGH TEA REVIEW: Blooming Elegance in the CBD appeared first on Tea Room Travels . ## [ALEXANDRA HILLS HOTEL: Resort-Style Brisbane Pub with a Playground](https://tearoomtravels.com/alexandra-hills-hotel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alexandra-hills-hotel) _2026-06-23 · Samina · Tea Room Travels_ Alexandra Hills Hotel is a huge resort-style complex in Brisbane’s southeastern bayside. Near coastal suburbs like Cleveland and Wellington Point , this pub with a playground leans into its coastal … The post ALEXANDRA HILLS HOTEL: Resort-Style Brisbane Pub with a Playground appeared first on Tea Room Travels . ## [2026 Radici del Sud: Rewarding Roses for a Refreshing Rose Day or Night](https://winepredator.com/2026/06/13/2026-radici-del-sud-rewarding-roses-for-a-refreshing-rose-day-or-night/) _2026-06-13 · Gwendolyn Alley aka Art Predator · wine predator………….. gwendolyn alley_ One morning last week at Radici del Sud in Puglia, I tasted and judged 38 Rosati wines from the southern end of Italy dominated by eleven different grapes: from the familiar primitivo (think zinfandel in the US but NOT white zin!) to new grapes to me like Magliocco from Calabria. Pictured above is the first … Continue reading → ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/n4crF36WO3vM) _2026-06-13 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [DIG IT Tamborine Mountain Review: Excavator Fun for Kids](https://tearoomtravels.com/dig-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dig-it) _2026-02-24 · Samina · Tea Room Travels_ Dig IT is Australia’s first excavator site designed for kids, located in Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain , only an hour from Brisbane . It’s a fantastic day out with … The post DIG IT Tamborine Mountain Review: Excavator Fun for Kids appeared first on Tea Room Travels . ## [BRISBANE FARMS AND ZOOS: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Animal Experiences in and Around Brisbane](https://tearoomtravels.com/farms-and-zoos-brisbane/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=farms-and-zoos-brisbane) _2026-02-06 · Samina · Tea Room Travels_ We are lucky to have some wonderful animal experiences in South East Queensland. This guide to the best farms and zoos in the area includes family-friendly farms, zoos and animal … The post BRISBANE FARMS AND ZOOS: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Animal Experiences in and Around Brisbane appeared first on Tea Room Travels . ## [HYATT REGENCY BRISBANE HIGH TEA: A Taste of Queensland in the City](https://tearoomtravels.com/hyatt-regency-high-tea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hyatt-regency-high-tea) _2026-01-28 · Samina · Tea Room Travels_ The Hyatt Regency is an upmarket hotel in the heart of Brisbane. I took the whole family to sample their “ Season of Sunshine ” Queensland high tea, held in … The post HYATT REGENCY BRISBANE HIGH TEA: A Taste of Queensland in the City appeared first on Tea Room Travels . ## [EVERTON PARK HOTEL: Brisbane Pub with the Best Outdoor Playground](https://tearoomtravels.com/everton-park-hotel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=everton-park-hotel) _2026-01-17 · Samina · Tea Room Travels_ Everton Park Hotel is a massive hotel, pub and events venue in the Brisbane suburb of Everton Park. This newly renovated pub has one of the best outdoor playgrounds we’ve … The post EVERTON PARK HOTEL: Brisbane Pub with the Best Outdoor Playground appeared first on Tea Room Travels . ## [THE GLEN HOTEL: Iconic Brisbane Pub with a Playground](https://tearoomtravels.com/the-glen-hotel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-glen-hotel) _2025-12-23 · Samina · Tea Room Travels_ The Glen Hotel in Eight Mile Plains is a popular pub, hotel and event space . It’s one of our favourite Brisbane pubs with a playground. Looking for more venues … The post THE GLEN HOTEL: Iconic Brisbane Pub with a Playground appeared first on Tea Room Travels . ## [BACCHUS HIGH TEA: A Festive Experience at Rydges South Bank](https://tearoomtravels.com/bacchus-high-tea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bacchus-high-tea) _2025-12-14 · Samina · Tea Room Travels_ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. One of my favourite annual traditions, as a self-proclaimed High Tea Queen, is a festive high tea . This year I … The post BACCHUS HIGH TEA: A Festive Experience at Rydges South Bank appeared first on Tea Room Travels . ## [Road to Gold Coast Marathon | Week 5](https://pondiexpress.substack.com/p/road-to-gold-coast-marathon-week-de1) _2025-04-09 · Gautam Pothineni · Trails and Tarmac_ Week 5 of my training log in the build up to the Gold Coast Marathon 2025 ## [Road to Gold Coast Marathon | Week 3 & 4](https://pondiexpress.substack.com/p/road-to-gold-coast-marathon-week-ad0) _2025-04-04 · Gautam Pothineni · Trails and Tarmac_ Week 3 & 4 of my training log in the build up to the Gold Coast Marathon 2025 ## [Road to Gold Coast Marathon | Week 2](https://pondiexpress.substack.com/p/road-to-gold-coast-marathon-week-da7) _2025-03-23 · Gautam Pothineni · Trails and Tarmac_ Week 2 of my training log in the build up to the Gold Coast Marathon 2025 ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8oqkEvDFumLR) _2025-03-23 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Road to Gold Coast Marathon | Week 1](https://pondiexpress.substack.com/p/road-to-gold-coast-marathon-week) _2025-03-14 · Gautam Pothineni · Trails and Tarmac_ Week 1 of my training log in the build up to the Gold Coast Marathon 2025