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 […]
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Christmas Turkey Meets Pinot Noir
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 […]
Is Pinot Noir taking over from Shiraz love in Australia?
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 […]
Taste the Great Ocean Road this summer
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. […]
When it comes to Pinot Noir perfection, it’s all in the glass!
While combing through the average Australian wine drinker’s kitchen cupboards you’d be hard-pressed not to find a collection of the free wine glasses from wine events of days gone by, or hand-me-down glasses from parents, old boyfriends or housemates. But, as you sip from the wine glass your mum bought in the 1980s, have you […]
The wines you can’t miss at 2017 Pinot Palooza
Pinot Palooza – Australia’s premier Pinot-loving wine festival – is making its way around the country, and Pinotphiles are jubilant. Turning six this year, Pinot Palooza has established itself as one of the fastest growing and most loved wine festivals in Australia, and more recently, New Zealand. Founded by sommelier, Dan Sims, Pinot Palo oza […]
The 101 on wine from winemaker Brett Bermingham
After growing up in the Marlborough region, winemaker Brett Bermingham says he spent the majority of his youth gallivanting around the world, before eventually returning home to New Zealand with “no real life plans”. To earn some cash he scored a job on the bottling line at Highfield Estate in Marlborough, and before he knew […]
VIN Diemen: Taste the best of Tassie on the mainland
Calling all Melbournians and Sydneysiders – do you love Tasmanian wine and food, but have never crossed Bass Straight to visit the isle? Well, VIN Diemen is your chance to experience the island’s internationally renowned produce without leaving your city. But be warned you – once you get a taste of Tassie, you’ll be hooked! […]
Head over heels for Tasmania
Resembling the shape of a love heart and with breathtaking scenery, top-notch wineries, delicious produce, once-in-a-lifetime day trips and adorable seaside towns – we always knew that Tasmania would serve up the romantic getaway of our dreams! With all of these magnificent features, the island state has developed quite a reputation as the perfect wedding […]
A Pinotphiles guide to Winter Reds wine festival
If snuggling up next to a crackling log fire, sipping on Pinot Noir and indulging in a hearty meal tickles your fancy, then Winter Reds – the annual wintertime wine festival of the Adelaide Hills – is calling your name! Winter Reds, held across July 28-30, features unique red wine focused events, while also showcasing […]
The imported Pinot Noirs topping SA’s wine lists
At a recent industry tasting of imported wines held in Adelaide’s CBD, we caught up with some of SA’s finest restaurateurs to find out which international Pinot Noir brands they’ll be listing this winter… and what they’ll be pairing their Pinot with! Maria Favaro – Chianti Maria Favaro, owner of Chianti, one of Adelaide’s most […]
Fall in love with the New World’s finest Pinot Noirs
France tops the list when it comes to many things that are close to our heart at Pinosity – the country has delicious cheese, is home to a host of the finest restaurants, has the world’s most rambunctious lovers (apparently), and of course we adore their Pinot Noir. But to be fair, when it comes […]