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Bays at Leisure
for Australian Boating Whether it’s sailing, fishing, cruising or just relaxing, New Zealand’s Bay of Islands takes some beating. Roderick Eime explores from the deck of Oceanic Discoverer. The renaissance in small ship cruising has created renewed interest previously overlooked destinations in our region. Cruise itineraries were fast falling into the “same old” category with […]
BILL CONFOUNDS THE CYNICS – AGAIN
WHEN Westend Estate’s Bill Calabria let it be known he was planting Sauvignon Blanc, mates reminded him he lived in the broiling NSW Riverina, not in cooler “cardigan country” regions where the variety flourishes. But Bill proved such skeptics wrong, and for the past eight vintages has been making an exceptional Sauvignon Blanc he sells […]
BILL CONFOUNDS THE CYNICS – AGAIN
WHEN Westend Estate’s Bill Calabria let it be known he was planting Sauvignon Blanc, mates reminded him he lived in the broiling NSW Riverina, not in cooler “cardigan country” regions where the variety flourishes. But Bill proved such skeptics wrong, and for the past eight vintages has been making an exceptional Sauvignon Blanc he sells […]
WINE OF THE WEEK: Angus the Bull Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
ONE FOR LUNCH: Hamish MacGowan struck gold when he brought together fruit from over a half-dozen vineyards in Victoria and South Australia to create a wine for one reason: to enjoy with red meat, and which he aptly labelled Angus the Bull. His new-release 2005 (92 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon and the remainder Cabernet Franc, […]
WINE OF THE WEEK: Angus the Bull Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
ONE FOR LUNCH: Hamish MacGowan struck gold when he brought together fruit from over a half-dozen vineyards in Victoria and South Australia to create a wine for one reason: to enjoy with red meat, and which he aptly labelled Angus the Bull. His new-release 2005 (92 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon and the remainder Cabernet Franc, […]
Atlantic Motor Yachts: No Shortcuts
In a bold double-dare, two yacht owners decided Australia needed a better dealership. The results silenced the critics and have everyone else talking. Ron Winestock and Graeme Skerritt never set out to be luxury yacht dealers. But when they each bought their own Azimut luxury yachts over five years ago, they saw a definite need […]
Atlantic Motor Yachts: No Shortcuts
In a bold double-dare, two yacht owners decided Australia needed a better dealership. The results silenced the critics and have everyone else talking. Ron Winestock and Graeme Skerritt never set out to be luxury yacht dealers. But when they each bought their own Azimut luxury yachts over five years ago, they saw a definite need […]
Atlantic Motor Yachts: No Shortcuts
In a bold double-dare, two yacht owners decided Australia needed a better dealership. The results silenced the critics and have everyone else talking. Ron Winestock and Graeme Skerritt never set out to be luxury yacht dealers. But when they each bought their own Azimut luxury yachts over five years ago, they saw a definite need […]
Emerald Lady: Jewel Of The Sea
Luxury Charter Stepping aboard Emerald Lady one word immediately springs to mind: luxury. Newly refitted with designer touches throughout, the focus on board is the exceptional hospitality and outstanding cuisine – all enjoyed in a setting fit for royalty. By Hayley Dean Emerald Lady is a superyacht that is instantly striking. A sleek package at […]
WE’RE SHOWING THE WORLD HOW
AUSTRALIA’s wine companies have received a unique accolade, with Hardys being acclaimed the second most powerful wine brand in the world…and seven others making it into the top fifteen of the world’s leading 100 brands. A UK-based valuation company researched 10,000 wine and spirit brands from around the globe, whittling the list down to the […]
