Wine with Winsor
Quirky red d’Arenberg 2013 The Custodian Grenache There are some impressive red wines in the sub-$20 line-up from d’Arenberg in McLaren Vale, including the 2013 The Footbolt Shiraz and the 2013 High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon. […]
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Mature red Huntington Estate 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon You don’t find too many new-release red wines with seven years on the clock but this excellent cabernet from one of the leading producers in the Mudgee region […]
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Lively Rosé Elodie 2014 Le Tongs Rosé There is a sense of style about this French rosé, which the producer describes as “the very essence of leisurely, summer drinking”. It is a humble regional blend […]
Bay bitch: bottled up
I can’t remember the moment when bottled water became a necessity to take on all walks, whether it be a ten-minute stroll to the shops or a power walk around the Bay. I do recall […]
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Sweet treat Montevecchio 2015 Moscato The Chalmers family vineyard at Heathcote in Victoria is a treasure trove of unusual wine styles and interesting grape varieties. This is a delightful Australian take on a classic Italian […]
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Ripping riesling Kirrihill 2015 Watervale Riesling The rieslings from this Clare Valley producer are reliably good, with this single region one just edging out a $16 sibling that’s also very tasty. This is a delightful […]
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French flavour Famille Castel 2014 Chardonnay The south-west of France is producing some very good imports at very reasonable prices, as is shown by this extremely drinkable chardonnay from a large family company based in […]
A hoptimistic bunch
With over 50 craft brewers, 18,000 people, 70 venues and 130 events (including the odd axe-throwing contest), Sydney Craft Beer Week is happening now! To celebrate Sydney’s fifth annual beer festival, Camperdown’s Wayward Brewing Co. is […]
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Divestment backfires – Sense and sexuality – High-Density Dysphoria • This week Marrickville Council backed away from claims that it was the first council in NSW to divest from Fossil Fuels with media reporting it was […]
Shake it up
As we make our way into mid-November, there’s no turning back now, Summer is well and truly here. With it comes long days at the beach, sticky bus seats, sunburn and the realisation that you […]