Hahndorf Hill Winery is nestled in the beautiful undulating heart of the Adelaide Hills Wine Region, near the historic township of Hahndorf. This winery is one of my favourite cellar doors in South Australia with its focus on Austrian varietals, appropriately matched to the cooler climate of the region. Hahndorf Hill was not only instrumental
What a year! I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that it was an ‘interesting’ one to say the least, especially if you work in hospitality, no thanks to the ongoing pandemic! The beginning of the year saw a fresh start at Victor’s Place and Varney Wines in McLaren Vale. This next welcome phase of
After living in Berlin for nearly three years to complete my Sommelier studies and certification, at the end of 2017 I returned to live again in Australia. So inspired was I by the discovery of European organic and more sustainable viticulture - and the tasty and juicy wines it produced - I felt compelled to
So what does a dedicated hospitality worker and a faithful 'somm' do during a pandemic? With no customers to serve, no guests to pour for? What do you do with yourself? It's just not natural to not be running! What does the future hold? These are some of the thoughts that crossed my mind at
So it's been a while since I've had any time to write about my wine adventures, since moving to "God's country", the McLaren Vale wine region in South Australia, back in February 2018. I've been super-busy: moving countries (returning to live in Australia after 3 years in Berlin); exploring my new home and region (and
A visit to the historic Tahbilk Winery in Central Victoria, Australia, is a must for any wine lover. It’s a journey into the beginnings of Australian viticulture, and steeped in history. The winery was founded in 1860 and therefore - in Australian terms at least – it is ancient. The winery has been owned and
I found the perfect summer wine at a recent Galli Estate tasting @The Wine Bank in Bendigo. The small Victorian producer, which has vineyards in the Sunbury & Heathcote regions, has produced a 2014 Pinot Grigio that has it all. It is crisp acidity, a good mouth feel and aromas of fresh lemon and tropical
