Having first discovered this Yarra Valley gem on a wine tour with my Mother, I have now had the pleasure of visiting Yering Farm Wines several times. Yering Farm is a firm family favourite vineyard (so far) and my ultimate dream. No matter what time of the year I visit, the tranquillity is …
Halls Gap Estate – Fallen Giants Vineyard
Right at the heart of the Grampians in country-Victoria, Halls Gap is well known amongst families and hikers. However, it is far less known as a one of a collection of excellent wine growing areas in the region. In fact, the Grampians can boast of several very highly regarded wineries. …
Sixty glorious hours in the Barossa Valley
Australia’s numerous wine regions are a glorious playground for wine enthusiasts. In September 2016, I had the pleasure of spending some time in the beautiful Barossa Valley, one of South Australia’s finest. Welcome to the Barossa Valley Lush meadows and vineyards perched aloft steep hills greeted us as we meandered …
British Bubbles – The rise of English sparking wine
Aside from Christmas and all the family stuff that goes along with it, one of the thing I was most excited to do on my recent trip to the UK was review some English sparking wine. Yes – English sparking wine. Wine actually grown and produced in the UK. The …
Halliday Top 100 Wine Tasting – Melbourne 2016
Last week we had the privilege of tasting a many of the top 100 wines of 2016, according to the wine guru himself, James Halliday. The annual event, held at The Glasshouse, Olympic Park, Melbourne was a welcome break to the working week. Guests were greeted warmly at the door before being …
Pinot Palooza!
On a very blustery October day, we were delighted to attend the fifth annual Pinot Palooza. A festival celebrating Pinot Noir from all the corners of Australia and New Zealand that have managed to conquer this fussy little red grape, first cultivated in Europe over 2000 years ago. More than …