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Australian Wine Tasting Tokyo 2024　Seminar @Andaz Tokyo

9月10日、東京虎ノ門のアンダーズ東京52Fルーフトップスタジオで開催された、オーストラリアワインセミナーに参加。セミナー講師はメルボルン在住の廣瀬有季MSで、同日に３つのセミナーが行われ、私は一つ目「オーストラリアワイン：歴史・進化・革新」に出席しました。初回のゲストスピーカーはコンラッド東京エグゼクティヴ ソムリエの森本美雪氏。（ちなみに二つ目は森覚氏と小林誠治氏、三つ目は井黒卓氏という毎回豪華なゲストスピーカー）

冒頭ワイン・オーストラリア日本担当マネージャーのローズマリー・マクドナルド氏からご挨拶があり、レクチャースタート。1832年にジェームズ・バズビーが680本のワイン醸造用ブドウの挿し木を海外で入手し、オーストラリアで栽培したことがオーストラリアワインの礎となり、1900年代は英国への輸出用酒精強化ワインが発展、1970年からは再びスティルワインが発達。2000年代にはコルクからスクリューキャップへと革新し、有機やビオディナミ農法を導入する農家が増加、Minimal interventionの潮流が現在へと繋がっているそうです。

現在、オーストラリアでは100以上のブドウ品種が栽培され、広い国土の地理的多様性を生かして、65のワイン産地（Geographical indications）が存在。

今回の試飲は６種で、どれも発見と驚きがあるワインでした。

Tyrrell’s Vat1 Hunter Semillon 2017/ New South Wales

Tahbilk Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz 2017/ Nagambie Lakes

Paringa Estate Pinot Noir 2018/ Mornington Peninsula

Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2023/ Adelaide Hills

L.A.S.Vino Dynamic Blend Chenin Blanc 2023/ Margaret River

Topper’s Mountain Wines Barrel Ferment Gewurztraminer 2017/ New England Australia

 そして、この最後のワインの生産者Mark氏が登場。木樽発酵、フレンチ樽で4カ月熟成という彼の造ったゲヴェルツは、ブドウ本来の特徴を保ちつつ、樽の効果と見事に融合して、想像を超えるでもどこか懐かしいようなワインでした。彼の畑は2019年に熱波に襲われてその95%を損失したという、自然との戦いそして共存はブドウ栽培という農業の大変さを改めて想起させられました。

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Hey for blurb night can I please request one with Benedict and the prompts “I can’t lose you” and “it’s you, it’s always been you”? Thank you💖

 Time // Benedict Bridgerton

Fluff 3: “It’s you. It’s always been you.”

Angst 5: “I can't lose you.”

It had taken ten minutes after the announcement from Lord Shawsmith for Benedict to crowd you into a side room of the ballroom. His hand was tight on your elbow; his jaw clenched and his eyes pained as he guided you to an empty room. 

“Benedict! Whatever’s the matter?” 

The Bridgerton releases you; pushing a hand through his hair in frustration as he tries to make sense of the evening. He had expected a tiresome ball; dance after dance, drink after drink and then home. He did not expect Lord Shawsmith to declare his intentions for you. 

Not you.

Never you. 

“I can’t lose you,” Benedict whispers, voice breaking with barely held in emotion. “Not to him,” He spits, nodding towards the door to where Lord Shawsmith waits. “You deserve better than him.”

“What do you mean? Shawsmith is more than eligible and very influential, I - .”

“Don’t marry him,” Benedict interrupts, cutting off your reasonings. 

“Pardon?”

“it’s you,” He announces, “It’s always been you, (Y/N). Why can't you see that?”

“I don't understand what you’re saying,” You comment, confused to Benedict’s sudden confession. 

“Don’t accept Lord Shawsmit’s proposal. Marry me instead,” Benedict pleads, “Marry me and be happy.”

“Why wouldn't I be happy with Lord Shawsmith?”

“He doesn't love you like I do! (Y/N), can you honestly look me in the eye and tell me you don't love me too?”

You fall silent, not knowing what to say. You can see the fight die in Benedict’s eyes, can see the hopelessness take over his body in the slums of his shoulders and the listlessness of his hands. 

“I need some time,” You whisper, pleading to the Bridgerton. “I have to think, Benedict. Allow me that.”

Swallowing against the lump in his throat, Benedict nods. “Of course. Call for me when you have your answer, allow me that, please.”

“Of course,” You whisper, stepping close to the man, placing a hand on his cheek, not missing the way he leans into your touch. “Time, Benedict.”

“Time,” He promises, pressing a small kiss to the inner of your wrist before stepping away, leaving you alone to your thoughts.

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Mr Mediator – Mr Inbetween Season 2 Episode 11 movie story, short liner Mr Inbetween (Mr Mediator): Ray Shawsmith has many roles in his life as a father, ex-wife, boyfriend and best friend in this modern world that cannot be easily overcome.