As the departures gate makes its last call on September, we ready ourselves for an October so full of travel it’s kind of crazy. In a good way! With travel to Africa and the USA coming up, by the time October comes to an end, we’ll have taken almost 20 flights in just one month. … Read more
It’s been a week of wining and fine dining for us, and for good reason: we’re celebrating the anniversary of when we met! It’s been a long time since that day, but like anything good, it hasn’t felt like it. Timing has been perfect for our celebrations though. This week we’re drinking Hardy’s latest charred-oak … Read more
Don’t you love weeks that end up being full of great food, excellent people and fascinating stories? That’s how this week’s panned out. From a 16th birthday party full of laughs, yarns and superb donuts to a wine masterclass with world-class cheeses, industry scoops on cutting edge wine market trends and – of course – … Read more
Everyone loves a long weekend. And in Australia and New Zealand last week, the dates all lined up so that the Anzac Day public holiday fell in the same week as Easter Monday. It meant savvy employees could have 10 days off work at the cost of just three days of annual leave. To celebrate … Read more
Of course, time does fly when you’re having fun; but it seems to go even faster when you’re busy. This is a real worry for me. The start of the year seems to have already disappeared in a blink and it hasn’t really been that busy. Now it’s March and things are setting up to … Read more
Whether you’re looking for a great last-minute gift or something good to bring to a party, these boozy delights will certainly satisfy. For better or for worse, drinks cabinets always take a hammering over Christmas. But here’s how you avoid the sadness of depleted wine stashes, gin caches and whisky hoards. We’ve put together some … Read more
Gewurztraminer has a reputation for being a very sweet white wine and isn’t that popular in Australia. But a cold-climate ‘Gewurz’ challenges both wine lovers’ precepts and its own reputation. The first time I tried Gewurztraminer (pronounced “ga-verts-tram-eena”, and often referred to as just ‘Gewerz’) was in California in 2014. I was on a wine … Read more
There’s always a danger when you come home from a trip of post-holiday blues setting in. Couple that with a hefty case of jetlag and the thought of going back to work – it’s not a happy recipe. We’ve just got back from an amazing 7-week trip to Europe, and while it’s lovely to be … Read more
Wedding presents can be hard to buy, and a traditional wedding gift registry can often be more of a hindrance than a help. But this new type of wedding gift registry could be the answer. When the question comes up: “What do you want for a wedding present?”, the answer’s easy: Wine Please! It’s not … Read more
Since the 1660s – when the British invented Champagne style sparkling wine – the French have been busy mastering the art. But just like its origins, sparkling wine doesn’t begin or end in Champagne. Here are 4 styles of sparking wine that challenge Champagne’s best – making the bottle of bubbly a truly international creature. … Read more