wine review
Domaine Naturaliste
Bruce Jukes began his professional career after studying agricultural science at UWA. The knowledge gained enabled him to properly appreciate and understand the concept of sustainable farming where emphasis is placed upon minimal intervention and encouraging a natural biosphere as much as possible. Read More...
Generations of Henschke dedication
This iconic Australian producer in the Eden Valley of South Australia has over 150 years of family winemaking experience – and it shows. Read More...
Aravina sets new heights
The current Aravina Estate began its life in 1986 as Amberley Estate. Located in the northern Yallingup sub-district of the Margaret River appellation, it boasts a fine vineyard with lovely surrounding gardens, a fine restaurant, a brewery and a popular sports car and surfing museum. Read More...
Wine Review: Aphelion kissed by the sun
I must admit that Aphelion, Greek for “from the sun”, from Willunga in the Maclaren Vale region has not been on my wine radar. Read More...
Wine Review: 3 Drops growth a triumph
In 1998, Great Southern farmer Joanne Bradbury and her husband planted 2000 olive trees on their Mount Barker property for premium olive oil production. Read More...
Spirit Review: Republic of Fremantle
Welcome to the first Medical Forum distilled spirits review with the Republic of Fremantle, an urban distillery located in the historic heart of Fremantle. I was able to visit the distillery before its formal opening last year and was impressed with the Muller still and their process of producing spirit. Read More...
Wine Review: St Aidan Wines – quality and diversity in the Ferguson Valley
St Aidan Wines is located in the Ferguson Valley, near Bunbury, in the heart of the vast, emerging Geographe wine region. Phil and Mary Smith started planting vines on their property in 1997. Read More...