The Adelaide Hills is abundant in cellar doors filled with fine wines, cosy interiors and delicious food. Barristers Block Wines being one of them. Hidden down a path in Woodside, Barristers Block is the perfect cellar door for those who travel in large groups, are wanting a quaint lunch or even have kids in tow…. Read more »
Those who know me know that I like wine. Correction. LOVE wine. So when there is a weekend in the Adelaide Hills dedicated to nothing but this liquid gold you just have to embrace it and get on board. The Adelaide Hills Winter Reds Weekend is back on this year from the 29th-31st of July…. Read more »
Mothers day is getting closer, and every year I find myself buying mum the same old stuff- massage voucher, crockery from Myer or a bottle of wine. She never complains, and let’s face it her mothers day presents are generally things I want to buy myself (and just living through her as I can’t justify… Read more »
i’m a sucker for a sangria. it’s the perfect drink- refreshing, not to alcoholic (lets face it I can get tipsy rather quickly) and perfect when the warmer weather kicks in. however I am also rather partial to my best mate cider. we are really so lucky here in South Australia- we have so many… Read more »
verdun. ver-where you say? it’s a small town in the Adelaide Hills, not far away from Hahndorf. It’s home to a lot of lovely things including one of my favourite cider labels and this eclectic gem, Walk the Talk Kitchen and Catering. I had driven past this place time and time again until I decided to… Read more »
PPH: Perfect Platter Hunting #2 It’s that time again. PPH- Perfect Platter Hunting time. For me winter means rugging up, wood fires, trips to wineries with loved ones and platters of course. So here’s some new wineries and eateries to add to the list for the next time your feeling peckish and wanting to graze… Read more »
Many moons ago, or many wines ago shall we say, I was introduced to a boutique winery which was bursting with warmth, personality and incredible platters. It’s my mums local, and I kinda wish it was mine to because it’s divine. The cellar door I’m talking about is home of Lobethal Road. Whether your after… Read more »
Wanting a winery that serves a mouth watering wood oven pizza, has a fab wine list, boutique beer for the boys (and girls), local produce and a art gallery with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Oh and did I forget that it has a incredible view and is surrounded by a lush green forest…. Read more »
When family come from interstate I celebrate, and the best way I know how to do that is grab the car and go winery hopping through the Adelaide Hills. First stop on said winery hopping was to the Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyards. It was our first visit here and we were more than impressed. Mount… Read more »
it seems that i’m in the Adelaide Hills more and more these days. there’s a combination of reasons why I love it up here- the colour of the autumn leaves, the smell of burning wood fires and the fabulous range of cafes that are scattered all over and hidden amongst the trees. one of those… Read more »
PPH- Perfect Platter Hunting 1.0 Platters. I like love them. And i’m forever looking for new places that serve the heartiest, cheesiest, pickle-iest platters in Adelaide. Platters to me are the perfect kind of lunch. It gives you a taste of everything and generally is packed with local goodies that you can share. Plus they’re generally… Read more »
