Beresford Wines – Icons Wine Tasting Experience

A minimalist building sits long and low in front of us as we pull into the gravelled car park. Beresford Wine’s Tasting Pavilion is a combination of elegance and style, its refined simplicity designed to be a sleek backdrop for their tasting experiences. In summer the large sliding glass doors are opened to allow the…

Coates Wines – So Frenchy So Chic Lunch

To say that I love the Adelaide hills region is an understatement, so when I was given the opportunity to visit Coates Winery I was thrilled! Little did I know the experience I was in for. This winery can definitely boast some of the most breathtaking views of any in the Adelaide Hills, and as…

Wines of Greece – Adelaide Trade Tasting

When I was young I once asked my brother what the difference was between “Mer-lo” and “Mer-lot”. Needless to say, while I know a thing or two about wine now, I do still have a difficult time pronouncing intricate French or Spanish wine names. But I’ve been getting better, and I was really building my…

Adelaide Hills Winter Reds 2018

Open fires, live music, sumptuous food and some of the best wines in the world on pour…..this is just a snippet of what can be expected at the highly anticipated Adelaide Hills Winter Reds. Dress up or dress down and embrace the wintry ‘feels’ of the beautiful Adelaide Hills for a festival of fun and…

McLaren Vale Sea and Vines 2018 – De Lisio Wines

The annual Sea & Vines Festival has already come and gone; and we decided to spend our day with De Lisio Wines, located in the picturesque McLaren Vale. It was a great day, filled with food, music and of course, exceptional wine. Founded in 2002, De Lisio Wines is a family owned and operated boutique…

Serafino Wines – Winter Menu 2018

On our recent venture down to McLaren Vale, we visited the award winning Serafino Wines, where we were fortunate enough to experience and taste some delightful dishes from the new menu. Executive chef, Daniel Armon, took us on a culinary adventure through the new contemporary menu. Daniel’s passion for food is clearly evident as each…

Maxwell Wines

Maxwell Wines is a tranquill winery and cellar door located in McLaren Vale. With a unique blend of sophisticated style wrapped in a rustic decor, it’s the kind of place you’d feel as comfortable attending dressed up as you would in a pair of jeans. Upon arriving, our friendly hostess lead us to a sun…

Coates Wines

As we drove up to the 64 acre Coates Winery, both Lee and myself were struck by the beautiful view. Although most of the Adelaide Hills are lovely, this spot was particularly breathtaking. Rebecca Stubbs warmly greeted us out front, along with Cooper, their four legged wine expert. She offered me a hot cup of…

Jacob’s Creek & St Hugo Wineries

I like wine. In fact, I’d say I love wine. I have a decent stash at home, although it never really grows because it gets drunk as quickly as I buy it. I love wine with food and do my best to make a match when I cook or go out. I love days spent…

Shaw + Smith – Friday Table

If you love wine, great food and visiting the picturesque undulating hills, you must visit Shaw + Smith for their Friday Table. Located off of Jones Road in the Adelaide Hills, Shaw + Smith Winery has been creating stand out vintages since 1989. Not that I need to disclose this information, but that’s as old…