TAMING THE BEAST

AS a local general practitioner and anaesthetist, McLaren Vale vigneron Matt Brown reckons he’s found the right medicine when it comes to winemaking – especially if it involves lesser-known varieties in Australia such as carignan, montepulciano and especially tannat, the...

FRENCH FLAIR FOR ADELAIDE

THERE is something about a beautifully cooked French meal with fine wines that instantly nourishes the soul, correspondent Winsor Dobbin reports. The arrival in Adelaide of Garcon Bleu means the City of Churches now has its own little gourmet slice...

TAYLORS PERFECT AT HALF THE SIZE

HALF bottles of wine are perfect if you want a glass or two of white followed by a red with the main course. Unfortunately, half bottles have largely fallen out of vogue – but Clare Valley-based family winery Taylors has...

FACELIFT FOR QUEEN VIC WATERING HOLE

ONE of Melbourne’s most famous watering holes is getting a new name and a new look. Brick Lane Brewing has acquired the lease for the old Mercat Cross Hotel in the Queen Victoria Market precinct, redeveloping the old pub into...