WINE > Bindi Dixon Pinot Noir 2021

I have been a fan of Bindi wines for 5 or 6 years and a regular collector of the Bindi Dixon which has continued to be an outstanding representation of the best Pinot Noir from the Macedon region of Victoria. But there is something special about the 2021 release that lifts it above recent releases…

ByCrispyApril 28, 20230Comments

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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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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

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WINE > Hochkirch Maximus 2020

Situated in Central Victoria (south of the Grampians and near the town of Hamilton) in the town of Tarrington you find Hochkirch wines, John & Jennifer Nagorcka’s family vineyard of 20 acres, was originally planted in 1990, after some early struggles the vineyard settled on a biodynamic approach to farming and have been using this…

ByCrispyApril 7, 20230Comments

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DRINK > Dutch Apple Pie Moonshine

In the Victorian Alpine, on 120 acre plot (just 10 minutes from the township of Mansfield), there is a tiny family-run distillery where sustainability and purity is central to the very limited artisanal product. The Dutch Apple Pie Moonshine is made in a still named "Sue" and is based on an apple pie recipe that…

BySebastian SomerledMarch 28, 20230Comments

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WINE > By Farr – The RP – Côte Vineyard 2018

The RP Pinot Noir (sometimes referred to as The Côte recognising the vineyard of origin). RP is named after Gary's mum Robyn Pamela who has been a mainstay of the winery over decades. The By Farr vineyards are in Moorabool Valley (to the North East of Geelong and just to the North of…

ByCrispyFebruary 22, 20230Comments

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EAT > The Alexandra Hotel (The Alex)

The Alex as locals refer to it, is one of those brilliant gastro pubs that makes everything feel great, fabulous food, a great wine list, smart decor and a warm and engaging host. You know when you arrive that the drive was worth it and in summer you are hoping to be in the…

ByEd ItorFebruary 20, 20230Comments

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EAT > Amazing Bounty (closed)

Sadly since this article Bounty in BONNIE DOON has closed its doors, the chefs and staff have all moved on to new opportunities. Bounty Restaurant in Bonnie Doon is a very smart place both serene and delicious worth a visit for fine degustation dining. Bonnie Doon is a small town on the edge of Lake…

ByEd ItorJune 27, 20210Comments

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