As new additions to Australia, we could think of no better way to spend Australia Day than exploring a new wine region – the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula. Around ninety minutes south-west of central Melbourne, the Bellarine Peninsula is easy to get to by car, or even ferry. Phil kindly stepped …
Rosé and Artisan Cheese at Milk The Cow
Milk The Cow is a rather aptly named licensed fromagerie in Melbourne. With milking machine styled lights and an enormous cheese display in place of a bar, for wine and cheese fans alike – this immediately feels like a little slice of heaven. There a branches in Carton and St …
The right glass – Just hocus pocus or the difference you are looking for?
Hocus Pocus As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine festival 2017, Phil and I had the pleasure of attending a glass tasting hosted by Riedel. Amongst our dear friends, I have long been known for my plethora of assorted glassware at dinner parties. However, I must admit that this …
Epic Easter in the King Valley
With Easter fast approaching and our families overseas, Phil and I were keen to do something a little special for the long weekend. Naturally there needed to be good wine. We chose the King Valley food and wine region, famous for its Italian varietals. The King Valley Three hours North-East …
James Halliday ‘A Life in Wine’ – an inspirational journey
Never before have I felt quite like I did as I finished reading the last paragraph of this book. James Halliday’s ‘A Life in Wine’, a kind of autobiography, is a tale of an extraordinary wine journey. James Halliday is without doubt the Godfather of the Australian wine industry. Every …
One perfect day in the Yarra Valley
Without doubt one of my first Australian inspirations, the Yarra Valley, is a little slice of wine paradise just an hour form Melbourne. As you can imagine, I am always very keen to show it off to any of our visitors. This January it was the turn of my parents …