http://www.thepunch.com.au/author-bios/clint-hillery/ Clint’s extensive hospitality and wine experience has seen him work with leading industry figures and within Sydney’s finest wine bars. His passion for wine started through varied hospitality roles within the Holiday Inn Hotel Group. He was later employed as Operations Manager of Zibar, a small city wine bar where his eyes were opened to the logistical and creative side of wine and wine lists. The defining time for Clint was during his two years at Wildfire, under the guidance of Ben Moechtar (president of the ASA). Coinciding studies at Ryde Tafe led to the completion of Clint’s Sommelier’s Certificate, an initiative of the ASA. He was also made an associate board member of the ASA. Clint has since acted as Executive Sommelier at Altitude Restaurant (including wine purchasing for the entire Shangria-La Hotel Sydney), Light Brigade Hotel and Verandah Wine Bar (Haritos Group), gaining praise for his interesting, and often unpretentious, listings. In 2005 Clint assisted in the set up and operation of Gazebo Wine Garden, achieving Bartenders “Wine Bar of the Year” within the first year of operations. His refreshing approach to how people experience wine, and ‘non pretentious’ attitude has placed him in high esteem within the industry and from his loyal following customers. en Copyright 2013 The Punch penberthyd@newsltd.com.au penberthyd@newsltd.com.au Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:00:10 +0000 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:00:10 +0000 Politics, opinion, world news, sports news, latest news, views, Barack Obama, Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, Nathan Rees, Malcolm Turnbull, Peter Garrett, Barnaby Joyce, Australian, federal politics, opinion polls, election, The Punch, thepunch, punch ExpressionEngine 1.6.7 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 15 http://www.thepunch.com.au/images/punch-logo-rss.png http://www.thepunch.com.au/ 144 70 Politics, political opinion, world news, sports news and the latest news and views updated live, daily on The Punch - Australia's best conversation. Search The Punch keywords http://www.thepunch.com.au/search/ http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/12-wines-to-match-12-classic-movies/ Everyone matches wine to food, but what about matching wine to other things in life? Here are 12 classic drops to go with 12 classic movies. Silence of the Lambs with Chianti A thrilling and scary movie about a psychotic Dr Hannibal Lecter toying with the young but intelligent FBI agent Clarice Starling. The movie won 5 Oscars and included numerous famous quotes, but none better than, “a census taker once tried to test me, I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.” So grab some pizza and your favourite Chianti Classico and bring a new dimension to your enjoyment of this thriller. Back to the Future with Mateus Rose Such an 80’s flick, quality usually isn’t mentioned in connection with this movie but everyone has watched it at some time. If my old’s are anything to go by Mateus Rose travels in the same boat, easily one of the biggest selling wines of all time but who admits to drinking it. Hey go back to the future and try a little rose with this classy movie. feedback@thepunch.com.au (Clint Hillery) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/12-wines-to-match-12-classic-movies/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/12-wines-to-match-12-classic-movies/#item3012 Thu, 06 May 2010 19:55:18 +0000 Clint Hillery | Author bios | The Punch http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/the-10-worst-things-aussies-do-when-ordering-wine/ Editors’ note: Clint Hillery is an Australian sommelier who has worked in and established some of Sydney’s leading wine bars. Top 10 wine crimes 1. Regions People demand wines from the premium regions of the world such as Burgundy, Central Otago & Champagne until they see the price tags. These are the “tyre kickers” of the wine world, the people that test-drive a Porsche but buy a Charade. feedback@thepunch.com.au (Clint Hillery) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/the-10-worst-things-aussies-do-when-ordering-wine/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/the-10-worst-things-aussies-do-when-ordering-wine/#item1491 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:40:24 +0000 Clint Hillery | Author bios | The Punch