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Our new label 'Luçiano's bit on the side'  has opened up a whole new area of products. We have released our Spiced Caramalised Red Wine Vinegar and in the process of working on a new Lemon & Wild Fennel Mustard. All of our other mustards have been selling well and have already picked up gold medals.
For more information on new products keep an eye on our Facebook postings.

Kathryn Judges in Tasmania
Last year in August Kathryn was asked to judge at the Tasmanian Royal Fine Food Awards. She jumped at the chance to take on the challenge. She said "it's a very daunting prospect to taste a range of products from sauces, pickles, mustards to jams and to give them a score". I knew that she was up to the task and after a few nerves slotted straight into the job at hand.
Kathryn along with three other judges joined forces to select the Best in Show Trophy Product. This is a Trophy that The Grape Alternative won in 2006. 'It was a great experience, a little challenging but I will be back there this year if asked."

Neck tags are new!
As you may have noticed we have new neck tags for our Wine Jellies. We feel they are a little classier than the previous ones and impart the products uses clearer.
The white lettering on the black background slots in nicely with the reverse labels


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No Increases
After much discussion and costing out our raw materials, we decided not to increase our product prices this year, but there may be a slight increase in freight, this has not been finally decided at time of publishing this story. Watch this space.

Overseas .... why?
Well firstly we will be visiting the Spice Markets (souks) in Dubai. An assult on the senses is assured, we have seen photo's and as well as the vibrant colours / aromas the tastes will be something to be experienced.
We then head to Spain, (Madrid and Barcelona) to check out the tapas bars and experience their Farmers Markets. All the while tasting and assesing the condiments that are available. We both will be attending a little soccer game called "El Classico' at the 'Camp Nou' between Real Madrid and Barcelona. This is not neccesarily related to food but will give an insight to the passion of the Spanish. We also will be tasting some of the local Sherrys, 'Cava' (Spanish bubbles) and their wines.
Our next stop is the south of France, Avignon, Marseille and Lyon,which is regarded as the food capital of France.
Again Farmers Markets, bouillabaisse (fish soup), Confit du Canard (duck), Fioe Gras du Canard (duck paté), fromage et moutarde (cheese and mustards). We plan to taste as much as we can in the name of research.
We end up in Switzerland, staying with friends and who knows where we will end up.
We plan to post regular updates on The Grape Alternative's Facebook site.
We will be away from the Sunday 15th April till Sunday 20th May

Farmers/Growers Markets
This year we will be doing the Mudgee farmers market, which is on the third Saturday of the month, Bathurst Farmers Market 4th Saturday of each month except 3rd Saturday in December, both 8 to 12.
We are doing the SMH Growers Market at Pyrmont from June to December when our Horseradish products are available.
You can always order direct by phone or website or mail.
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