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Cheese & Alcohol: Pairing Notes And Tips

Posted on by Adam Ioannidis

Often revered as a true delicacy – with varieties that appeal to people with all taste preferences – cheese is a much-loved indulgence here in Melbourne. And, it doesn’t get much better than pairing it with alcohol. But, with so many different types of alcohol around it can be hard to know where to start. Well, being a premium Melbourne-based bus hire company, we’ve done our fair share of travelling and have decided to impart some fundamental tips for pairing cheese and alcohol. Before we begin, it’s important to remember the number one rule of pairing – everyone has different tastebuds and it’s all a journey to discover what you prefer personally.

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The Fundamentals Of Wine Tasting: Breaking Down The Five Characteristics

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We know how much our customers love wine tastings – especially when they’re paired with our simplified bus hire services. It’s often said that wine is much more enjoyable when you understand the process taken to create the wine. We’ve already spoken about the general vinification processes – but what about the fundamental characteristics that define the way wine tastes? There are five commonly recognised characteristics: sweetness, acidity, tannin, alcohol and body – and we’re going to be exploring each one in detail in today’s blog.

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A Day On The Green: Best Of The Decade

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A Day On The Green is a widely recognised Australian music festival and one that has delivered timeless greats year after year. We’re proud to provide official event transportation services to this iconic Aussie festival – and, to show our love during these transitional times, we thought we’d take a look back at a few of the incredible line-ups that have blessed the festival’s stage over the last decade.

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Vinification 101

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Wine is one of those extraordinary things where a single grape can produce a myriad of different flavours depending on factors such as climate, soil quality and when they’re harvested. These and other factors come together to affect the quality of the grape. We know how much people love wine, and with winter kicking in, it’s the best time to enjoy a glass of red. So, whether you’re looking to hire a bus in Melbourne for a winery tour in the near-future or are just interested in knowing a little more about how this glorious liquid is made – you’ve come to the right place.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About A-Ha (And 2 About Rick Astley)

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As the year progresses, we move closer to one of our favourite music festivals – A Day on the Green. Melbourne on the Move will be providing official event transportation services and we can’t wait to get stuck into the great music and atmosphere. To get you all psyched up for A-Ha’s Rochford Wines show with Rick Astley, we’ve decided to take a look at five things you probably didn’t know about the Norwegian 80s icons – as well as two things about the superstar that’ll never give you up, Rick Astley.

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5 Unique Summer Day Trips

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The fabulous, yet temperamental, spring season is starting to wind down – which means it’s time for summer to kick in. Beaches, sun and great times with friends, family and loved ones. Summer means something different to everyone but for most, it’s a time to take full advantage of the clear skies and great attractions. Well, as Melbourne bus hire specialists, we happen to know what some of the best day trip activities are around Victoria. So, without further ado, here are five unique day trips for you to consider this summer.

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Aussie Icons: One Electric Day Artist Spotlights

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One Electric Day returns for its seventh show! The much-beloved one-day music festival promises to excite and entertain guests with a stellar line-up of Aussie icons and legends. Since Melbourne On The Move will be proudly providing return transportation services to the event on the day, we’ve decided to give you the essentials for each of the artists – so let’s jump right in.

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5 Best Places To Spend During Oktoberfest

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We’re already a week into October, and you know what that means? Oktoberfest! The popular German-born festival is always a much-loved social event that encourages great times to be had with your friends – as well as some biers and food. Whilst the original festival in Munich takes place over two weeks from late September to early October, other countries – including Australia – are more lenient with those dates. There are a number of locations where you and your friends can celebrate Oktoberfest from now till the end of the month and Melbourne On The Move are here to supply you with our top five picks. Like with any large event, you’ll want to make sure you’ve organised an efficient coach hire service to get you and your mates too and from the festivities – so you don’t have to worry about it during the day!

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6 Things You Never Knew About Rob Thomas

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The widely recognised pop-singer Rob Thomas returns to Australia’s shores – and more specifically Victoria’s countryside – this November for A Day On The Green to charm and entertain us with the release of his latest album, Chip Tooth Smile. Rob Thomas has enjoyed a career juggling his solo works and being the frontman of rock band Matchbox Twenty. With his fourth solo album having been released earlier this year and his upcoming Australia tour and festival run, we thought we’d let our Melbourne coach hire experts tell you a few things about the musician that you probably didn’t know.

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