RIDE > The 2024 Elan Ripstick 88 – perfect for the southern ski season

The Ripstick 88 defines the all-mountain category and serves as the missing link between on and off piste skis. The Ripstick family of skis are all very well regarded and the narrower under foot 88 skis are equally confident on groomers and off piste

ByMagnum OpusApril 17, 20230Comments

DESIGN

TECH > Two different (both excellent) turntables from Pro-Ject

Everyone is suddenly getting excited about vinyl again, so you want something that sounds great and looks amazing we are looking at two turntables from premium manufacturer Pro-ject Audio

ByMagnum OpusApril 17, 20230Comments

DESIGN

DESIGN > The Romotow Caravan a new design classic that can pivot

The Romotow caravan is a unique and innovative mobile home that is about to launch in 2023. Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, the Romotow caravan is unlike any other caravan on the market, featuring a revolutionary design that makes it stand out from the crowd. The design of the Romotow caravan is inspired…

ByJames CampbellApril 17, 20230Comments

DESIGN

TECH > New Luxury Sound – The Sonos ERA 300

Sonos has always been a name synonymous with luxury and high-quality sound. The brand’s latest addition to its line-up, the Sonos Era 300 speaker, takes things to a whole new level of sophistication and indulgence.

BySebastian SomerledApril 16, 20230Comments

RIDE RIDE > SNOW

RIDE > Nordica HF – Comfortable Boots are Back!!

Ok so for some of us the the idea of rear entry boots is extremely 1980s retro and those memories were that the boots while easy to get on and off were sloppy and not good at providing control and delivering power to the ski edge. But recognising there was a good idea…

ByJames CampbellApril 14, 20230Comments

EAT EAT > MELBOURNE

EAT > Aru Restaurant Melbourne – Brilliant Food in a Smart Room

This super smart (two hat) restaurant is in a slightly unlikely location on little Collins Street, just behind the Bourke Street Mall, an area more associated with smart cafe's and quick lunches than fine dining. But there is no question that Aru is fine dining. Opening in 2021 and immediately getting recognition for…

BySebastian SomerledApril 13, 20230Comments

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

WINE > Rob Hall – Harriet’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Rob Hall has had considerable experience in making Yarra Valley chardonnay and pinot noir, he was head wine maker at Mount Mary for 10 vintages

BySebastian SomerledApril 13, 20230Comments

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

WINE > Polperro Estate Pinot Noir 2021

I have been a huge fan of Polperro wines in the Mornington Peninsula for some time, the single vineyard releases in particular the Talland Hill, Mill Hill and Landaviddy have all continued to excite me with every new vintage. Polperro Estate Pinot Noir 2021 The winery itself is also worth visiting if are passing the neighbourhood…

ByJames CampbellApril 11, 20230Comments

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Chardonnay

WINE > M&J Becker Chardonnay 2022

M&J Becker Chardonnay M&J Becker wines are located in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales a little over 2 hours drive from Sydney, they are a family run vineyard making bold local wines that express region, vineyard and varietal with little intervention and very little preservative. The 2022 Chardonnay is very pleasant with bright juicy…

ByJames CampbellApril 11, 20230Comments

EAT EAT > SYDNEY

EAT > Promenade Bondi Beach

Promenade is the newest restaurant in Bondi and the premium tennant in the newly renovated Bondi Pavilion which is right on the foreshore at Bondi Beach in Sydney. With so many restaurant options around it is a challenge to have a smart new venture with quality fine dining, a good wine list so close…