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Wine with Winsor

October 17, 2018

Looking for plenty of flavour? These three wines fit the bill Cool-climate style Austins & Co 2016 Chardonnay The Geelong region in Victoria is well worth discovering, as it produces some excellent cool-climate wines without […]

Well-Met by Moonlight at Dulwich Hill Village

September 19, 2018

Lets explore what happens as the sun sets on our favourite Inner West village, Dulwich Hill. As the weather warms up, many local operators are stepping up their game to offer locals even more great […]

Wine with Winsor

August 30, 2018

Meet three new releases offering great value for money History lesson Tahbilk 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon The Tahbilk story dates to 1860 and the business has been owned by the Purbrick family since 1925. Five […]

Bargain Blend

August 2, 2018

Wine writer Winsor Dobbin picks his three favourite absolute bargains that should cost at least double. Great value for when trying to impress. Shottesbrooke 2016 GSM If you are looking for a winery that produces […]

Wine with Winsor

June 29, 2018

Winter Warmer Penny’s Hill 2016 Cracking Black Shiraz The dark soils of McLaren Vale help give the region’s reds their traditional power and presence and have been harnessed here by winemaker Alexia Roberts, who has […]

Wine with Winsor – June

June 1, 2018

Pinot pleasure Hoddles Creek Estate 2017 Pinot Noir Pinot prices have soared, which makes this new release from the cool-climate Yarra Valley in Victoria a serious bargain. There are dark cherry and berry notes here, […]

Wine with Winsor

April 25, 2018

Reliable red Wirra Wirra 2016 Church Block Vintage after vintage, Wirra Wirra’s Church Block is one of those rare wines that can be guaranteed to deliver both quality and value for money. That’s certainly the […]

Wine with Winsor : March

March 23, 2018

Delightful Rosé Swan Bay 2017 Pinot Noir Rosé Swan Bay is the entry-level range for Scotchmans Hill, one of the pioneering wineries on the Bellarine Peninsula, outside Geelong. The label has recently been given a […]

WINE WITH WINSOR – 313

February 24, 2018

Winsor Dobbin Italian style Chain of Ponds 2017 Novello Pinot Grigio There’s a new look to the wines under the Chain of Ponds label and some outstanding value on offer with wines like this take […]

At Home with Emma Bowen

February 24, 2018

General Manager and founding board member of Pocket City Farms in Camperdown, Emma Bowen is changing the way the community grows food. With a passion for sustainability living, Emma found a way to use her […]