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A Guide to South Australia’s 18 Wine Regions

When it comes to top-tier Australian wine look no further than South Australia. The Festival State is widely regarded as the Aussie wine hotspot and is home to some of the world’s most revered vineyards. Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley are three of the most well-known regions in SA, but there are several…

22 January 2025ByTobias Handke

Food & Drink

Peter Lehmann Wines Unveils Innovative BAROSSAN X Range

Peter Lehmann Wines, a stalwart of the Barossa Valley wine scene, has just launched a groundbreaking new range: BAROSSAN X. This collection aims to redefine the classic Barossa Valley Shiraz by offering three innovative twists on the well-loved varietal, challenging conventional norms and giving wine enthusiasts a fresh take on a global favourite. The BAROSSAN…

20 July 2024ByJohn Taylor

Food & Drink Victoria

How A Sri Lankan Fine Diner Became One Of Best Restaurants On The Mornington Peninsula

In an unlikely destination, sandwiched between small boutique shops in Red Hill sits Many Little. The black-painted restaurant juts against its natural hinterland bush backdrop where inside the focus is entirely on wine and Sri Lankan-style dining. Part of the Polperro Winery group, Many Little is a rarity for the Mornington Peninsula, where typically in…

22 June 2024BySimon Cassar

Food & Drink News

Rewild Launches Eco-Friendly ‘Bagnum’

Australia's own Rewild, renowned for its commitment to environmental sustainability, has introduced its latest innovation: the eco-conscious bagnum. Continuing to minimise its environmental impact while providing consumers with convenient options, Rewild's bagnum comes as a fresh addition to the market, featuring popular varietals such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz. Crafted by sustainability industry leader…

20 March 2024ByBen Tyers

Events Food & Drink Victoria

Avani Wines Unveils Spectacular Summer Dining Pop-Up Series at Mornington Peninsula Cellar Door

In a delightful announcement, the family-owned boutique winery, Avani Wines, has declared the return of its much-loved Summer Dining Pop-Up Sessions. The enchanting events will take place at their picturesque Mornington Peninsula cellar door, nestled in the idyllic surrounds of Red Hill. Running for an exclusively limited three-week season, this year's series promises a culinary…

27 November 2023ByBen Tyers

Agriculture New South Wales Victoria

Why Mildura Is a Grape-Growing, Wine-Producing Mecca

Editor's note: Here at The Local Rag we aim to be as transparent as possible when covering all of the amazing things to see and do around regional Australia. For this story, the author travelled to Mildura on invitation from Duxton Vineyards to find out more about its Rewild range. When I think of Australia's…

16 May 2023ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink New South Wales Victoria

How Rewild Has Changed the Sustainable Wine Game

Editor's note: Here at The Local Rag we aim to be as transparent as possible when covering all of the amazing things to see and do around regional Australia. For this story, the author travelled to Mildura on invitation from Duxton Vineyards to find out more about its Rewild range. I'd never been to Mildura…

4 May 2023ByBen Tyers

Events Victoria

Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout Returns With a Fresh Format For Its 50th Anniversary

Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout, Australia's longest-running wine festival, is set to make a grand return on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June 2023, coinciding with the King's Birthday long weekend. Celebrating its 50th birthday, this iconic festival, previously known as Winery Walkabout, promises a reimagined format that showcases the creative winemakers, progressive varietals, and picturesque…

11 April 2023ByThe Roustabout

Food & Drink Victoria

The Winemakers of Rutherglen Have Launched an Online Store

There's no bad time of year to tour around and visit wineries, but coming into the warmer months there's definitely a call from our wine-growing regions. The Rutherglen region is not only beautiful to visit, but is also home to some of Australia's best wineries. In preparation for summer, and to give you a taste…

17 November 2022ByBen Tyers

Harvest Moon Festival

Recharge, reconnect and regenerate mind, body and soul at Delatite Wines’ inaugural Harvest Moon Festival on 13 – 15 May 2022. Held on the weekend of the full moon at the end of harvest, in Victoria’s High Country, Mansfield, the three-day event explores earth, air, fire, and water, with a focus on sustainability. Surrounded by views of…

26 April 2022ByBen Tyers

Grampians Grape Escape

The iconic wine, food and music festival, Grampians Grape Escape, is returning with a bang this year after a 2-year hiatus, offering a long weekend of world-class wines, gourmet food and live music nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Mount William. A non-for-profit festival, Grampians Grape Escape has spotlighted the region’s producers and makers…

26 April 2022ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

Jerry Mai Will Take Up Summer Residency At Tucks

Legendary chef Jerry Mai will bring her Vietnamese flavours to Victoria's Mornington Peninsula with a summer residency at Tucks in Red Hill South. Every weekend for three months Jerry will be barbecuing up a storm with a focus on local ingredients. Expect to dine on produce from Torello Farm, Main Ridge Bakery, and Peninsula Fresh…

16 November 2021ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

Plonk And Stink Is The Mornington Peninsula’s New Destination For Wine And Cheese

Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is known for its natural beauty, and delicious wines. Plonk & Stink, a new bar from David and Karina Reyne, looks to highlight exactly that. Situated in Flinders, Plonk & Stink has a large range of wine and cheese that is available for dine-in, or take away. The flights here, are a…

2 August 2021ByBen Tyers

Tag: wine

A Guide to South Australia’s 18 Wine Regions

Peter Lehmann Wines Unveils Innovative BAROSSAN X Range

How A Sri Lankan Fine Diner Became One Of Best Restaurants On The Mornington Peninsula

Rewild Launches Eco-Friendly ‘Bagnum’

Avani Wines Unveils Spectacular Summer Dining Pop-Up Series at Mornington Peninsula Cellar Door

Why Mildura Is a Grape-Growing, Wine-Producing Mecca

How Rewild Has Changed the Sustainable Wine Game

Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout Returns With a Fresh Format For Its 50th Anniversary

The Winemakers of Rutherglen Have Launched an Online Store

Harvest Moon Festival

Grampians Grape Escape

Jerry Mai Will Take Up Summer Residency At Tucks

Plonk And Stink Is The Mornington Peninsula’s New Destination For Wine And Cheese

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