WINE > William Fevre Chablis 2020

THE WINERY William Fevre founded the winery in 1957 and the territory includes 12 hectares of premier cru and 16 hectares of grand cru vines. This is not a small Burgundy vineyard with 78 hectares across 90 seperate parcels but there is significant care to the cultivation and harvesting for all of the levels…

ByEd ItorApril 21, 20230Comments

SKI > Formigal a must visit ski resort in the Pyrenees

High in the Pyrenees nestled on the border between Spain and France the Formigal-Panticosa Ski Resort is a massive ski resort connecting across three towns; Panticosa, Formigal and Portalet it is the largest resort in Spain.

ByEd ItorApril 21, 20230Comments

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Tempranillo

WINE > La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 (2011)

There are some wines that are truly remarkable, recalling them evokes memories that touch all of the senses, reminding you of where you were, what you ate, who you were with. I clearly recall the first time I tasted the La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva, it was in New York at the super…

ByCrispyApril 20, 20230Comments

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TECH > Sony’s WH-1000XM5 top of the line noise-canceling headphones are …. great!

The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are a top-of-the-line audio accessory that delivers exceptional audio quality and noise-cancellation technology. These headphones are full of features that make them an excellent choice for long haul international travel. One of the most significant benefits is their advanced noise-canceling technology. An essential feature for frequent travellers looking to block…

ByEd ItorApril 18, 20230Comments

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

WINE > Hurley Lodestone Pinot Noir 2020

THE VINEYARD The original Hurley Farm was established by Irish settlers (William and Johanna Hurley) in the 1860's, but it is the current owners Tricia Byrnes and Kevin Bell who first planted vines at the Balnarring property on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria in 1998. Their the sole intention was to establish single vineyard pinot…

ByCrispyApril 18, 20230Comments

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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

BySimonApril 17, 20230Comments

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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

BySimonApril 17, 20230Comments

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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…

ByEd ItorApril 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.

ByEd ItorApril 16, 20230Comments

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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…

ByEd ItorApril 14, 20230Comments

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