Organic Wine for Dad

If your dad enjoys a glass (or two) of Australian Red Wine but also takes pride in considering the environment with his choices, an Australian Shiraz from Tamburlaine Winnery is worth a look. Based in Orange it was named as one of the top 10 winneries in NSW in 2010 and makes organic wines without compromise.

Tamburlaine is Australia's largest organic wine producer and they have a great range of certified organic wines that we're sure your dad would love for father's day and our pick is the Wine Lovers Shiraz 2008.

A James Halliday 5 star accredited winery with Organic / Biodynamic certification, the 2008 Wine Lovers Shiraz from Tamburlaine displays typical cool climate characters of spicy cloves, blackcurrants and peppery aromas, with a rich palate of blackberries, aniseed and subtle oak tannins.

Finishing long and smooth with great length it is a delightful Australian Shiraz.
Visit http://www.tamburlaine.com.au/ for stockists.

Dad Rating

Mark
Rich palate with flavours of ripe dark berries!

Stevo
Enviromental option without compromising on taste.

Best Australian Father's Day Gift Ideas

No doubt you are aware that father's day is fast approaching (Australian father's day 2011 is Sunday 4 September). If your father enjoys a fine drop, then the one name you should think of is Tobermory (no, not the Womble by the same name- the fine Scotch Whisky!)

A perfect must have for fathers this year, the Tobermory Single Malt Whisky  has a prized winning and unique taste, prized packaging and unique story to tell, being the only distillery on the picturesque Isle of Mull, Scotland.

Built in 1798, Tobermory Distillery is the only distillery on the island of Mull and the oldest commercial distillery in Scotland. Its old world charm reflects the Tobermory spirit that says we do things the old fashioned way, by hand. The residents of Mull, the 'Muliach', call where the distillery rests 'Ledaig', meaning safe haven. Since 1798 the Tobermory Distillery has sat proudly lending a watchful eye over the bay.

With a tantalising natural colour of golden chestnuts and a lovely sherried nose with notes of fig, orange marmalade, hints of leather and a touch of smoke this fine scotch whisky has a medium to full bodied palate, with rich sherry fruit cake, milk chocolate, creamy toffee, light oak, a hint of white pepper creating a lovely spicy tang.

Available from selected spirit merchants and online, Dad's Choice readers have the chance for a bonus gift. Simply join the "Whisky Club" at www.whiskygalore.com.au and enter the code "Well of Mary"(the Gaelic translation of Tobermory) when purchasing a bottle of Tobermory 15 year old Single Malt, to receive 2x Glencairn Whisky Glasses, an added value of $40 (limited time only - see website for details).

 Dad Rating

Mark
A fine whisky that hits the mark :)

Steven
Dad will love the beautiful box and fine taste. Superb.

Funny Father's Day Gift

Serve a "shot" the fun way

If your dad has a childish sense of humour and enjoys drinking spirits, you should take a look at this funny little product from dadshop.com.au

The Shots Gun is an ideal Aussie father's day gift (don't forget this year father's day is 4 September 2011).

Easy to use, simply attach  the "shots gun" to any drink bottle (it doesn't have to be alcohol) pump the Shots Gun, draw the gun out of the holster and either use it to fill glasses or shoot into some ones mouth.

A new and novel way to pour a drink, the handy holster holds your pistol between shoot outs.

 The Shots Gun fits most liquor, wine, and other spirit bottles. Available from dadshop.com.au for just $30

If the Shots Gun is not to your dad's taste, the Dad Shop also has dozens of other great Father's Day Gifts.

Dad Rating

Stevo
Fun for the bar!

Matt
Dad will take this one straight to the pool room!.

Father's Day Gift Ideas - Bolinda Audio Books are Tops





Branson Audio Book Perfect for Dad

 If like us, you're out searching for a great Aussie Father's Day gift (Father's day is on Sunday 4 September 2011!) take a look at some of the great Audio Books available from Bolinda Audio.

According to Bolinda's research, the most avid listeners of Audio Books in Australia are aged between 35 and 62 (just like Dad!) and that's why they have a great range perfect for "the old man" this father's day.

Check out Richard Branson's best seller "Screw It Let's Do It" for the dad who is serious about his business, or if you're looking for a present for the dad who is a history buff, you can't go past "Kokoda" by Peter Fitzsimons.

Dad Will Love Ice Station on CD

For the Dad who is a fiction fan, Bolinda Audio Books include great Aussie authors like Matthew Riley's "Ice Station" and Bryce Courtenay's "Fishing for Stars".

Each of these Australian Audio Books are carefully recorded on high quality CDs for great sound, and even better, they are MP3 ready. Bolinda even provides a simple step by step guide to transfering the Audio Book from CD to your computer and iPod.

Take a look at the full range of Australian Audio Books at Bolinda.

Dad Rating

Stevo
If your dad spends a lot of time in the car, these are perfect. We've been using Bolinda audio books to keep the kids quiet in the car for years. Now we can keep dad quiet as well!

Able
Dad's old eyes not what they used to be but he still loves stories? Here is a great idea.

Father's Day - A Gift That Lasts All Year

This year, Father's Day in Australia is on Sunday 4 September 2011. So its time to start looking for a great father's day gift for your dad or even  for yourself. Over the next few days we'll be bringing you the best ideas and products for gifts for Aussie dads.
If you have a "hard to buy for dad", a magazine subscription is always a great choice. He'll be remindered of what a good son you are each month when his next subscription arives.


As far as Australian father's day gift ideas go, a specialist magazine specifically to his own interest is a real option. Whether it is an Australian dirt biking magazine, a gardening magazine, an Australian magazine about dogs or a gardening magazine, your dad will love a father's day gift that recognises his interests.

There are heaps of specialist magazines online to subscribe too. Some of our favourites come from  Australia's Universal Magazines including Road Rider Magazine, Dirt Action, Good Gardening, Outdoor Design and Living just to name a few. Even Dog's Life!

For your change to win your dad a year's subscription to one of their great Aussie magazines, simply send us your email address using the below form before Midnight, August 13 and go in the draw. The winner will be drawn at random from all valid entries and we'll contact the winner  to get his details.

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Dad Rating

Mark
Get the man what he wants.

Simon
This is the sort of father's day gift I would want to receive.