100 points)

I have to admit a little bias, this wine is one of my absolute 'go to' favourites and has been for about the last 5 years. Giant Steps make a number of single vineyard pinot noir releases but for me it has always been the AppleJack Vineyard that delivered a perfect palate of fruit,…

ByCrispyOctober 16, 20230Comments

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

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…

ByCrispyOctober 13, 20230Comments

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…

ByCrispyOctober 13, 20230Comments

DESIGN DESIGN > TECHNOLOGY

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…

ByJames CampbellOctober 4, 20230Comments

DESIGN DESIGN > TECHNOLOGY

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…

ByJames CampbellOctober 4, 20230Comments

EAT EAT > SANTIAGO

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…

ByEd ItorSeptember 21, 20230Comments

RIDE RIDE > SNOW

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…

ByEd ItorSeptember 21, 20230Comments

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…

ByCrispySeptember 20, 20230Comments

STAY > SYDNEY TRAVEL TRAVEL > AUSTRALIA

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…

ByEd ItorSeptember 20, 20230Comments

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…

ByJames CampbellSeptember 20, 20230Comments