How we’re making our own fortified wine Last week, I shared a little about our brandy project with Kilderkin Distillery in Ballarat; a journey of patience and oak. This week, we’re staying in the world of spirits and sweetness, but moving closer to home. At Panacea Estate, a couple of years ago, we began crafting…
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Dark Gothic High Tea
Maldon Rose invites you to join in their exclusive Dark Gothic High Tea event from Friday 2 until Sunday 4 August.
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Cork Talk
A very large and small bottle. Wine by the bottle (and beyond) – why size sometimes does matter After talking about labels and stoppers, it is now time to talk about bottles. Most of the time, when people picture a bottle of wine, they’re imagining the classic 750ml format. It’s become the global standard for…
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Awards for local restaurant
The Golden Nugget has received may acknowledgments and honours. The Golden Nugget Restaurant has been recognised with a ‘Highly Commended’ certificate for the Ambience Award at the 2025 Golden Plate Awards. This follows a strong awards season where the team was acknowledged across several categories as both finalists and winners. The Golden Nugget has received…
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