Welcome to our latest stories – here you’ll find everything we’ve published starting with the newest.
From hotel and restaurant reviews to cocktail and food recipes to travel tales, itineraries and adventures, it’s all here.
You’ll also find our regular wine and spirits reviews here and our Flavour Of The Month updates that talk about what’s been going on with us over the last 30 or so days.
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The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s premium wine regions with some superb wineries to visit. But finding the ones that the locals really love takes a bit more than just getting off that beaten track. You need to know someone who lives there. So, thanks to our friends in the Hunter wine industry, here … Read more
With March picking up the slack, Sydney has finally patted summer on the bum and sent it to bed. Some people are sad when this happens, but I welcome it. Autumn in Sydney is probably my favourite season. It’s still warm in the day, but evenings cool down enough to warrant duvets, jackets, comfort food … Read more
For well over a century, International Women’s Day has celebrated, empowered, informed and inspired, and above all has enforced change. And this March 8th, we’re raising a glass to the amazing women in winemaking and distilling. Christina and I are indelibly connected to International Women’s Day. March 8th is our wedding anniversary, but it’s not … Read more
Orange, NSW is a place well-known to foodies and wine aficionados, but one many of us are still discovering. Only four hours from Sydney, Orange is the perfect weekend getaway with plenty happening all the time. Here’s our Essential Guide to Orange, NSW. With incredible fresh produce and the fact that it’s the only wine … Read more
It’s easy to only see Tamworth for its incredible connections to country music, but it’s a town with much more than that. Here’s our Essential Guide to Tamworth, NSW. Friday night in Tamworth is a usually lively affair. But on a particular Friday in 1888, the town’s streets were full of a different kind of … Read more
Whenever Christina and I look for stories, we generally always try to create that mix of travel, food, culture, venues and lifestyle. I think we’ve hit the bullseye with this one. This Edition also has a lot of firsts for us. Our first (extended) visit to Wollongong, our first vegan yum cha, our first time … Read more
For the past 20 years, Bay of Fires Winery has released its annual vintage to expectant fans. Here’s how their second decade of decadence decants. Tasmanian wine has plenty to say for itself. Australia’s island state is the perfect venue for cool climate wines. There’s enough sun for the vines to ripen but it stays … Read more
Filling the room with a beautiful scent while allowing the glow of a single candle to flicker light around the room – what better way is there to set the scene? These hand-poured candles by Clare Makes are the perfect mood-maker. Plus: win a Christina & Jim Martini candle and a cocktail on us! Read … Read more
A good friend of ours maintains that the year really begins on the 1st of February. And I think this year has shown that perfectly. I mean, where has January gone? To make sure we haven’t forgotten the best bits though, here’s a quick highlights reel of the last few weeks. The start to 2021 … Read more
Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or just a thoughtful gesture, choosing a romantic gift is quite tricky. To help you think outside the chocolate box, we’ve put together a shortlist of ideas to inspire you. It’s often hard not to go down the generic route when it comes to romantic gifts – flowers, cologne, … Read more