While the Barossa Valley is full of cellar doors, artisanal cheese makers and epicurious trails, one worthwhile and interactive experience is making your own blend at Penfolds Winery. When traveling, I tend to enjoy immersive experiences where you learn by doing rather than simply looking. While Penfold’s tasting bar allows [...]
“Please sign this form,” instructs the blonde woman at the reception of Horseback Winery Tours. “It basically ensures you realize you’ll be drinking wine while riding a horse.” While I’ve been horseback riding many times, I’ve never done it as a wine tour. My horse, Twisty, is one of the [...]
Australia is undoubtedly one of the world’s best food and wine destinations, specifically Melbourne. The city — which features a melting pot of ethnic cuisines, culinary philosophies and delectable trends — is constantly evolving and raising its standards. At the same time, new purveyors of food and wine challenge what, [...]
“How do we enter the wine cellar?” I ask Sally, one of the owners of Kingsford Homestead, a historical food and wine hotel located at the edge of South Australia’s Barossa Valley. We walk through the slate flagged entrance, over sandstone tiles, imported from Edinburgh, until we reach a cedar [...]
When exploring the city of Melbourne, walking down the hidden lanes and bright arcades, you’ll notice many unique stores and boutique shops. One particularly interesting space is located in the Cathedral Arcade on the 2nd floor, Buttonmania. Owned by local button collector Kate Boulton, the shop has over four million [...]
Greenvale pork loin, milk braised belly, caramelized apple and ramen. Snapper sashimi with miso crumble and wasabi dressing. Crispy duck with pumpkin daikon salad and five spice caramel. It’s my first night in Australia and I’m reading the menu at Taxi Dining Room in Melbourne. While everything sounds delicious, I’m [...]
Picture it. Seared Grouper topped with a tomato, chilli and caper sauce, served with fresh sugar snap peas and hearty potatoes, or a plate of Tamarind and sesame chicken with egg noodles and stir fried needle beans. Your succulent meal is not only enjoyed with a canapé like rosemary lavosh [...]
Image via Qantas For travelers looking for an epicurious getaway, South Australia is home to myriad food and wine experiences. From artisanal farm shops to lush wine regions to soft tangy cheeses and fine chocolates, here is your guide to the tasty side of South Australia. Getting There If you [...]
While it’s usually easy to pinpoint the quintessential dishes of a country — chalupas in Mexico, paella in Spain, pasta bolognese in Italy — sometimes it’s a mystery. For example, when you think about typical Australian dishes, what comes to mind? Shrimp on the Barbie? That’s not a real thing. [...]
“You’ll be able to tantalize your tastebuds,” explains Bethany, our tasting guide. “The fine chocolates and local wines will interact to enhance the tasting experience.” While creamy cheeses and savory meals are often paired with wine, Hahndorf Hill Winery in South Australia’s Adelaide Hills takes an innovative approach by pairing [...]
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