It's Vintage time in the Barossa! And despite the frantic pace it sets, I always revel in its timing for reasons beyond just a (hopefully) bountiful harvest; it's when our long, hot Summers finally give way to the crispness of Autumn nights - a wonderful time to be in the Valley. By happy coincidence, it is also the time for glorious produce that begs to be made into heartier fare as the temperature drops - mushrooms, fennel, pomegranate and quinces to name a few of my favourites. Read the rest...
For those of you in the food world, the names Jamie and Stephanie will not be new, but perhaps the idea that they are both working toward the same ideal may be. Have you heard of Jamie Oliver’s latest petition for better food education in schools? Something Stephanie has been avid about with her Kitchen Garden Foundation, and a passion I share in my role as ambassador for the SAKGF. It’s truly a wonderful thing to get behind, and its timing is prudent if we’re to avoid continuing the current trend of childhood obesity. As Jamie said, “We can win the battle with obesity if governments around the world urgently implement food education in school for our kids.” I couldn’t agree more, and so in light of this fantastic push from Jamie, which continues in the same line of Stephanie’s on going work with her Foundation, I’d like to ask you, if you feel as passionately as we do about this cause, to please sign Jamie’s Petition. Because he’s right, food education will make a difference to the lives of the next generations. Read the rest...
To know Maggie is to know her love of an icy cold glass of bubbles, but we wouldn't want to suggest that always means alcohol is invited to the party, as Maggie explains, "There are many times when I am too frazzled to enjoy the bubbles of champagne and want to avoid alcohol but still drink with pleasure." Once you've had the chance to try Maggie's latest addition, with a glass or two of her new Sparkling Chardonnay, we're sure you'll know what we mean when we say it is possible to have your new year's resolution and your bubbles too! Read the rest...
Orchard House, Barossa Valley. Located in the beautiful valley, a handpicked experience by Maggie is now open for bookings. Read the rest...
Maggie had the pleasure of sharing tastings of her Sparkling Ruby Cabernet in the Qantas Domestic Business Lounges - Sydney & Melbourne. Read the rest...
