When an opium-farming Scotsman, Dr James Murdoch, was granted land in Coal River in 1822, no one could have predicted that almost 200 years later Tasmania would have gained an international reputation for producing premium cool climate wines… and grasp the title as Australia’s “Pinot Isle”. Here at Pinosity, it’s obvious we have a lot […]
A lot of time, thought and knowledge goes into putting together a decent wine list and a great deal of enjoyment goes into consuming it. From clandestine New York hideaways, stylish London eateries, Parisian cafes, Taiwanese steakhouses, pubs, and grand silver service restaurants… the world and its watering holes are full of great wine lists. […]
It’s a tale of one island, two cities and a lot of love for Tasmanian food and wine. There’s a lot to love about Tasmania. Locals have some of the nation’s best food and wine on their doorstep. Mainlanders, however, have to try a little harder to get up close and personal with the people […]
If you love Pinot Noir as much as we do, you’ll want a good bottle on hand for just about any occasion, which is why we asked one of Melbourne’s top Pinotphiles, Roscoe Halligan-Rose, wine manager at Prince Wine Store, what bottle to buy for which occasion and at what price point. Here’s what he […]
There’s nothing like the perks of a food club. Membership can entail anything from priority access to events, new products delivered straight to your door, specials, and the feeling of belonging. Consider yourself a foodie? These clubs and their members have gourmet produce on the brain. Bruny Island Cheese Club It doesn’t get better than […]
You know the feeling. You fancy a glass of the good stuff but don’t want to polish off the bottle or see any go to waste. Modern technology does wonders for wine preservation. These contraptions do a fine job of preventing oxygen from ruining your favourite drop. CORAVIN It’s the talk of the sommelier world […]
Pinot Noir really is the Ms Congeniality of the wine world. It’s light yet complex body means that it pairs well with a range of cuisines, from lighter-style salmon dishes, to red meats, and is a favourite among connoisseurs and amateurs alike. But it’s the divine mix of Pinot Noir and duck that truly is […]
When you think of Grand Prix race drivers spraying each other with Champagne you think of large format bottles, and a magnum…the equivalent of two normal 750mL bottles…is usually the vessel of choice. So, is there a reason for magnums other than the myth that size matters? Our favourite Pinot Noir winemaker, Dalrymple Vineyards’ Peter […]
Winston Churchill claimed he drank 42,000 bottles of Pol Roger Champagne in his lifetime – a small exaggeration given that he would have had to put away 470 bottles a year from the cradle to the grave. But while he was prone – like many blokes – to overstate his capacity (possibly to bolster his […]
The multicultural melting pot that is Australia has led us to proudly have one of the most diverse cultural cuisines in the world – but despite partaking in a varied international diet for 364 days of the year, on Christmas Day the average Australian’s desire for dumplings, Spaghetti Bolognaise, and Chicken Tikka can’t compete with […]
Australia has long been known for its Shiraz, with the big bold “fruit-bombs” of a bygone era being almost solely responsible for putting our great southern land on the wine-map. According to the team at Wine Australia, Shiraz vineyards on our home soil date back to 1843, which means we have some of the oldest […]
The sun is out and while there are still a few months to go until the summer break kicks off, we’re already thinking about hitting the road for a holiday escape! For pinotphiles looking to discover something new, the Great Ocean Road is a surprising place to indulge in food and wine, particularly Pinot Noir. […]
