Sandalford is the oldest and largest privately owned winery in Western Australia and for that reason I had put off visiting them. I had thoughts of it being over-priced, overly touristy and completely commercialised. I was 100% wrong on all accounts. Having started out in the 1840’s, Sandalford now has 40 hectares in their Swan…
I have to admit my interest level for the Good Food & Wine Show (GFWS) jumped through the roof when I found out one of the main sponsors for the event is Riedel. I have long been a fan of the Austrian glassware company. When I was merely 18 I was lucky enough to have…
With a Celtic logo and a very Irish sounding name, I was sure Carilley Estate was going to be owned by an Irish family. The Estate is located at the upper end of the Swan Valley on the banks of the Susannah Brook. Wine barrels are set amongst the lush gardens and immediately I can…
I like the whole package. The complete food, wine and good company package. If you can manage to get these 3 together in a room then you’re onto a good thing. On a recent trip out to Jarrah Ridge Wines in the Swan Valley I found that they too liked the whole package. Our commonality…
The early start on leg seven of our adventure was rather refreshing. The cool morning air mixed with the heavy fog draping itself over Ljubljana’s castle and river was mystical. We were sad to be leaving Slovenia, as it is such a beautiful country from the scenery to the friendly welcoming people. It was on…
With my spending allowance in hand (my boyfriend was the watchful Bank Manager for the day) and my tasting glass dangling around my neck on my new yellow ‘wineglass necklace’ holder, I was ready to take on the Margaret River Vintage Festival at 11am on Saturday the 14th of April. The festival took place at…
Wine tasting in a shed. I like it. When you think about it, wine is all about farming anyway. Gumboots, tractors, and getting your hands dirty. It is the wine snob at the end of the day that likes to glamour it up. I have to admit Lancaster Wines are modern and funky yet down…
If you’re hitting the Swan Valley for a full day, the Upper Reach Winery has to be your lunchtime stop. Set on a picturesque piece of land beside the Swan River, you will be in awe as you enjoy a tasting and a bite to eat. Upper Reach is a modern family-owned winery that simply…
Following up from my article about cheap eats in Edinburgh, I have to mention Leith Lynx. The quality of the food at this cozy yet high-market establishment is to die for. If you’re lucky enough to be in Edinburgh during March or April 2012 you just have to go there for a Sunday roast. Even…