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The scene was set at the W Melbourne hosted by MFWF (Melbourne Food and Wine Festival). The tables were laid with tasting offerings and the winemakers were ready to pour for MFWF trade guests. It was a superb experience having so many quality wine producers under one roof. The array of Victorian wines was in... Continue Reading →
Getting to know the cool bars in Richmond is made easy by the Urban Wine Walk.
Learning from the best about Champagne and their personal tastes. This interview depicts why Tyson Stelzer is at the top of his game having recently launched his new book 'Taste Champagne Australia 2021 Series V11.
People ask me is Marthas Vineyard the playground for the rich and famous? Is this their hideaway for their summer escapes? Is this a place where they can be themselves away from the watchful eye of the media? The answer is simple — this part of New England is a fabulous bolt hole for peace... Continue Reading →
Boston is a remarkable city, steeped in history, walking trails, monuments superb Cannoli's, pizza and not forgetting Harvard.
So why is it that some Mexican restaurants highlight 'Dia de Muertos'? Well the Day of the Dead is a national holiday at the beginning of November in Mexico. In ancient Mexican cultures it is a time of celebration - the good and evil were not separated and everything is part of a cycle, and... Continue Reading →
Set-in Treasury Gardens, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival finally returns — after a lengthy set-back due to pandemic restrictions it was wonderful to participate in this superb annual event. This year celebrity chefs Philippe Mouchel, Jacques Raymond and Stephanie Alexander took a course each and created something inspirational. Kicking off with Philippe Mouchel’s Beetroot-cured king... Continue Reading →
Fabulous dinner hosted by Darren Harris of Grand Millesime introducing 18 new Rhone producers wines.
You might read the title of this article and think how is this possible with so much to see and do. This however is my selection of my hot list of where to go and what to do in a short period of time — without feeling too rushed but maximising on your time. For... Continue Reading →
Hold the Prosecco 