Weekends with Matt

A Memoir of an Unlikely Friendship Forged over Wine

Weekends with Matt
Peter Coleman, Matt Fowles
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Hardback
Not defined - 288pg
26 Jul 2022 AU
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9781922711991
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The ' peacock' s tail' is used to describe a wine that is wonderfully complex and ultimately rewarding. Surely there' s no better metaphor for life. Weekends with Matt is a classic odd-couple tale of two very different men and the common ground that can be found over a shared passion. It was at the bottle shop, somewhere between the chardonnay and the zinfandel, that Peter realised he didn' t have a clue about wine. On his way to a dinner party and in a mild panic, he called Matt, a wine-loving acquaintance who expertly steered him towards the perfect bottle. The selection was a hit, but it was Matt' s passion that stuck in Peter' s mind. He decided to visit Matt' s vineyard for an introduction to the noble grape. One visit led to another and this unlikely pairing of a Proust-quoting intellectual and a farmer with a love of hunting found themselves bonding over life, ideas, vulnerability, aspiration, nature, philosophy - and, of course, a glass or three of wine. Like a tipsy Tuesdays with Morrie, this well-crafted tale is as much a guide to life as the mysteries of wine. With thought-provoking notes and philosophical undertones, this is a delightful story that readers will love to sip and savour.
Peter Coleman has a Ph. D in cultural studies from Monash University, where he tutored in Eastern religion and philosophy. After leaving University, he began a career in the not-for-profit sector where he now works as a consultant. Peter is also an Authorised Marriage Celebrant and occasional tarot card reader. He lives in Melbourne with his husband Mike and an ever-expanding book collection. Matt Fowles is the co-owner and CEO of Fowles Wine and the man behind the Ladies who Shoot their Lunch wine the world' s first wine blended to complement wild game meat. Matt s wines have received international recognition, including the Trophy for Australia s Best Shiraz from the Great Australian Shiraz Challenge and a listing on the Wine Spectator s Top 100 Wines of 2020 . He currently sits on the Board of Wine Victoria. Matt lives in the Strathbogie Ranges with his wife Lu, their three daughters, a dog, a horse, five chickens and a bunch of sheep.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781922711991
Published: 26 Jul 2022
Published In: Australia
Imprint: Affirm Press
Publisher: Affirm Press
Format: Hardback
Weight: 300g
Pages: 288

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