d’Arenberg Cube: inside McLaren Vale’s new wine wonderland, plus lunch at Mitolo Wines

Described as Willy Wonka’s Wine Factory, it’s no surprise I was chomping at the bit to check out the new d’Arenberg Cube while in Adelaide over Christmas. Here's a sneak peak inside the five-level wine wonderland. View Post

48 hours in the Hunter Valley: wineries, restaurants and cheese

There’s something magical about wine country. Maybe it’s because wine land is beautiful (in a rural way), a celebration of the good life and a break from the fast lane. The Hunter Valley is no exception. View Post

Yarra Valley wine tour: 5 wineries and dinner

Given most of my favourite experiences involve food and wine, the husband proved he knows his vinophile wife well by gifting me a personally-chauffeured wine tour of the Yarra Valley for my most recent of birthdays. These are the wineries I chose to visit: View Post

Adelaide Hills’ Winter Reds Cellar Door Weekend 2015: it’s a wrap!

I've finally had a moment to breathe and fish out my SD card after flying to Adelaide for last weekend's Adelaide Hills Winter Reds Cellar Door Weekend. The pictures tell the story. View Post

Mornington Peninsula wine tasting: T’Gallant and Port Phillip Estate

My friend Belinda, who enjoys all things wine possibly more than I do, recently came to visit me in Melbourne. We were always going to embark on a self-drive winery tour of the Mornington Peninsula. View Post