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WINE > D.M.L Reserve Mornington Peninsula Noir 2021 (94/100 Points)

DML VIN is a relative newcomer to making Australian Pinot Noir with the first vintage released in 2019 but they are already creating some really special wine and it is no surprise that both critics and pinot fans are taking notice and buying. The back story to DML VIN is that AF Premiership player Jordon…

October 13, 2023ByCrispin

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

WINE > Bass Phillip “Crown Prince” 2016 (95/100 points)

The "Crown Prince" is considered an entry level wine to the world of Bass Phillip Wines it is often poured by the glass at restaurants and some people don't like that it can be quite cloudy. But I love it and having just acquired some more of the 2016 release I thought it definitely…

October 13, 2023ByCrispin

DESIGN

DESIGN > CMF Watch Pro – slick design, great functionality and cheap.

The brand CMF might not be one you recognise and that is because it is brand new, launching recently with three products ear buds, watch and a wall charger. CMF stands for Colour, Material and Finish and the company's ethos is 'wonderful by design'. A challenge to make thoughtful devices that…

October 4, 2023ByEd Itor

DESIGN

DESIGN > Ring Always Home Flying Camera

I have to admit on first glance of seeing this product I thought it has to be an April Fools Joke or a hoax. However when you think about it with the incredible automation of drones and many people having a security camera at home to check on whats going on when you are not…

October 4, 2023ByEd Itor

EAT > SANTIAGO WHERE TO EAT >

EAT > Boragó, Santiago Chile (19/20)

19/20 It is not an understatement to say people fly around the world to dine at Boragó which is found in the outer suburbs of Santiago. Chef Rodolfo Guzmán opened Boragó in 2006 and since that time has created a restaurant that has been recognised in the top 50 restaurants in the world for the…

September 21, 2023ByEd Itor

DESIGN

RIDE > VAN DEER – Red Bull Skis

For those who don’t know Marcel Hirscher he is one of the most successful professional ski racers ever. He was competing for over 15 years, between 2007 and 2018 he won eight consecutive World Cup titles, he also won 11 medals at the Alpine Skiing World Championships (7 gold) and 3 Olympic Medals (2…

September 21, 2023ByEd Itor

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Chardonnay

WINE > Domaine Naturaliste ‘Artus’ Chardonnay 2021 (95/100 points)

Bruce Dukes has been making wine in Margaret River, WA for over 30 years and he knows a thing or two about quality chardonnay. Duke’s career started with a degree in Agronomy (the science of soil management and crop production) from the University of Western Australia and then a masters degree in Viticulture and…

September 20, 2023ByCrispin

STAY > SYDNEY

STAY > Little National, SYDNEY

The Little National Hotel is located in the Wynyard part of the Sydney, CBD (Central Business District). Which makes it a perfect place for a business trip to Sydney. Conveniently located on Clarence Street with a short walk down to Barangaroo, George Street or The Rocks; The Little National is designed as a…

September 20, 2023ByEd Itor

DESIGN

DESIGN > Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder – It looks so good but do you really need it..?

Swedish design firm ‘teenage engineering’ have been reimagining appliances since 2007, making functional tools into highly desirable consumer electronics. Hey Good looking The TP-7 field recorder looks stunning with its brushed aluminium, functional buttons, high vis colours on the accents it looks like something you would…

September 20, 2023ByEd Itor

EAT > QUEENSTOWN WHERE TO EAT >

EAT > Bloody Mary’s, Christchurch NZ (13/20)

Christchurch is a little quiet on the Sunday night that we make our way to ‘Bloody Mary’s’ its been recommended for good food, a pleasant ambience, its Bloody Mary’s and that it was actually open on a Sunday evening! Its located in the Ridges Hotel and when you walk in it feels a lot like…

September 16, 2023ByEd Itor