Crittenden tasting experience takes flight
By CAMERON MCCULLOUGH It is hard to imagine a family more ingrained in the peninsula wine industry than the Crittenden’s. Garry Crittenden planted some of the first vines on the peninsula back in 1982. In fact the five acres he planted then doubled the peninsula’s entire planting at the time. Fast forward 33 years, and the peninsula boasts approximately 1600 acres of vines in what is now a renowned wine making region of the...
Phat Brats and Red Hill Brewery team up for Oktoberfest
Pull out your lederhosen and start practicing your German accent because on October 10th and 11th, Red Hill Brewery are teaming up with Red Gum BBQ to celebrate Oktoberfest. You won’t need to journey all the way to Munich for this one-off event, just to Red Hill, Victoria’s picturesque peninsula packed with artisan producers, vineyards, orchards and of course, beer. In Red Hill Brewery’s 4th Oktoberfest, visitors can expect Red Hill...
New menu, new vibe, same great service
By MELISSA WALSH It’s all happening at Rose GPO Hotel where the last six weeks has seen a huge refurbishment taking place. Owner Sam Austen says it’s been seven years since they took over and it was time for a change. “We have completely refitted the front of the venue with new floors, new furniture, bar tops and new lighting. The bar tops are made from recycled hardwood timber and the new industrial copper leaf lighting gives a warm...
A truffling experience
By MELISSA WALSH Pictures: YANNI They’re ugly, they’re lumpy and intoxicating, and the most profitable legal crop you can grow. If you’ve ever watched a MasterChef episode you’ll know that I’m talking about truffles, that elusive element used with just a pinch, often finely shaved onto a dish, and served in the most exclusive restaurants. When the cold winter mist sets over the mountains of Red Hill, that’s when truffle hunters...
Brewers Choice Weekend
Get your hands on The Brewer’s secret stash. The annual Beerfest! Is on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July, 11am-6pm both days. This annual event just keeps getting bigger and better. The Brewer has been forced to share his secret stash of aged and limited edition ales. 10 specialty, award winning ales will be on tap for one weekend only in July. Beers featured include multiple years of Imperial Stout, cask conditioned beers, beer on hand...
Tastes of Sorrento
By MELISSA WALSH The last weekend in May saw Sorrento hosting its sixth mouthwatering food and wine event with a weekend long feast of activities including master classes, cooking demos and tastings, themed lunches and dinners, gourmet menus, wine, beer, and a foodies market. The whole weekend was a great success with food related, gourmet activities, and cooking demonstrations from chefs from hatted restaurants including Ian Curley...