Winners of James Hallidays 2017 Australian Wine Companion’s Best New Winery, Bondar is the baby of husband-and-wife team Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly. They have purchased the famous Rayner vineyard in McLaren Vale, crafting stunning Shiraz and Grenache from here, along with Beautifully pure Adelaide Hills Chardonnay.

"Bondar's aim is to produce bright, pretty grenache, largely by earlier picking - which was easy in the cool '17 vintage, but more difficult in '18. A raspberry, cherry-accented bouquet, the palate following suit. Its overall freshness is exceptional." 96 points, James Halliday, The Australian "Spicy, bright, raspberry, potpourri and Turkish Delight. Medium-bodied, very fresh and spritely, crisp and sweet raspberry and cranberry, clean acidity and a light rasp of tannin, garden herbs and a juicy finish of excellent length. Brightness and energy here, and while it's perhaps a bit too perky now, is sure to settle and improve with some bottle age." 94 points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

Open to Taste:
Bondar Fiano 2019
Bondar Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2018
Bondar Rose 2019
Bondar Violet Hour Shiraz 2018
Bondar Mataro 2018
Bonday Rayner Vineyard Grenache 2018

COMPLIMENTARY TASTING
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Join us this Saturday as we celebrate everyone’s favourite pink drink – rosé! Twenty rosé wines from around Australia and Europe will be open to taste from 12pm until 2pm, with suppliers on hand to give you all the information you need to help you discover your new favourites!

OPEN TO TASTE:
Goon Tycoons, Margaret River, WA
Millbrook Winery, Margaret River, WA
Deep Woods Estate, Margaret River, WA
Rosily Vineyard, Margaret River, WA
Express Winemakers, Great Southern, WA
Side Project FAR, Perth Hills, WA

Alpha Box & Dice, McLaren Vale, SA
Wines by KT, Clare Valley, SA
S.C Pannell, McLaren Vale, SA
Ochota Barrels, McLaren Vale, SA

Dominique Portet Brut NV, Yarra Valley, VIC
Dominique Portet, Yarra Valley, VIC
Farr Rising, Geelong, VIC
Giant Steps, Yarra Valley, VIC  

Negretti, Piedmont, ITALY
Le Fraghe, Bardolino, ITALY
Poggio Anima, Sicily, ITALY

Anton Bauer, Wagram, AUSTRIA  

AIX, Provence, FRANCE
By Ott, Provence, FRANCE

Made in Maylands, WA by hand and in small batches. This protein granola contains mostly Lupin which is just super, because it contains a high proportion of protein making it an excellent source of plant-based protein and dietary fibre. This product is low in salt, vegan friendly, gluten free and has no refined sugars added. Serve with your favourite yogurt and fruit or blend into a smoothie.

Introducing the newest edition to the South West Honey family. The new honey tasting gift pack from South West Honey! A taste of nature at its most pure. Anyone with an adventuresome palate will love tasting and comparing raw honey varietals from the pristine forests of the South West of Western Australia.

PACK INCLUDES:
1 x 65g Coastal
1 x 65g Jarrah
1 x 65g Redgum TA10+
1 x 65g Creamed TA10+
1 x Honey dipper

The succulent mango speaks of an Aussie summer. Perfect eaten on their own, mangoes are also delicious in salads, paired with chicken, in desserts or grilled on the barbecue. Our Kensington Pride mangoes are at their eating best! They are sweet, juicy and are most certainly the taste of summer. Now available in our produce department.

Gourmet marshmallows handmade in NSW. All of their marshmallows are lovingly crafted to give them the perfect soft, cloud-like texture. The cornerstone of the recipe is the ‘fluffiness’ that insisted on each marshmallow having.  The Marshmellow Co pride themselves on the fact that all of their products melt in your mouth! There are a variety of different, interesting flavours such as: Strawberries & Cream, Chocolate Brownie, Pink Lemonade, Raspberry and Elderflower... and loads other more!

Mountain gin handcrafted in the Macedon Range, Victoria and is inspired by locally foraged botanicals - young pine needles and mountain pepperberry. Clean, vibrant and reminiscent of fresh mountain air, this refreshing gin has gained international recognition after just 12 months on the market, receiving 95 points and a Gold medal at the 2019 International Wine & Spirit Awards. Carefully blended with hand crafted, low sugar tonic these smart little cans are perfect for your next picnic or party!

The waters off Fremantle, WA are among the richest and most pristine in the world. They are the ideal fishery for a business passionate about sustainability and quality. Fremantle is famous for its magnificent fresh seafood and the source of some of the best Sardines in the world. These are the waters from which Mendolia Seafoods source their daily catch ready to supply supplying our ever growing local, interstate and international markets with cooked gourmet delights, exotic fish oils, frozen fish and even bait.

Now available from our Fishco - Sardines in Traditional Italian Tomato Sauce, Sardines in Native Pepper Berry Leaf, Wild Salmon in Olive Oil, and Australian Tuna in Virgin Olive Oil.

We now stock the range of Loka. Ultra Low Carb Lupin Chips. They are high quality low carb lupin chips that can be a snack on it's own or paired with your favourite Keto dishes or platter. We have: Italian Cheese & Herb, Cumin Black pepper and Rosemary & Sea Salt. Not only are these keto friendly, they are vegan, gluten free, dairy free and all natural. Now available in our grocery department. 

Murdoch Hill Winemaker, Michael Downer, joins us this Friday from 4.30pm, all the way from the Adelaide Hills.

After studying Oenology , Michael worked vintages at Shaw + Smith, Cape Mentelle and Barolo before becoming head winemaker at his families winery, Murdoch Hill. Success came shortly afterwards. He was a finalist in the Young Guns of Wine award in 2014, ’15, ’16, the winemakers’ choice in ’15 and ’16, and the outright winner in 2017. In the same year he won Gourmet Traveller’s Young Winemaker of the Year award.

Michael brings with him the brilliant new releases from Murdoch Hill; artisan wines made in small batches from unique vineyard sites throughout the Adelaide Hills.

OPEN TO TASTE:
Murdoch Hill Sulky Blanc 2018
Murdoch Hill Artisan Tilbury Chardonnay 2018
Murdoch Hill Surrey Pinot Meunier 2019
Murdoch hill Vis-aVis Cabernet Franc 2018
Murdoch Hill Phaeton Pinot Noir 2017
Murdoch Hill Falcon Syrah/ Pinot Noir 2018

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 from 6 pm – 7.30 pm
Price $40, $30 redeemable with purchase on the evening.
Tickets available here.

The Escarpment Vineyard, Martinborough, New Zealand promises some of the very best of tomorrow’s definitive New World Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. With respected winemaker Larry McKenna applying his distinctive skill to what he does best – making premium wine – the result is some of New Zealand’s most layered, flavoursome and complex wines. Sommelier Kris Ambrozkiewicz joins us to take us through current releases.

OPEN TO TASTE:
2016 Escarpment Pinot Gris
2015 Escarpment Chardonnay
2016 Escarpment Pinot Noir
2016 Kiwa Pinot Noir
2016 Te Rehua Pinot Noir
2012 Te Rehua Pinot Noir

Brussels sprouts are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making them a nutritious addition to your diet. Brussels sprouts are delicious when cut in half and oven roasted which brings out a balancing sweetness - they should have a few little burned leaves for best flavour!

Spruce up Brussels sprouts with the addition of garlic, lemon and chilli. The result is a flavourful vegan side dish that's healthy too. Click here for recipe.

The Gluten Free Food Co. brings you two delicious flavours of Mac 'n Cheese which are the answer to a quick, delicious meal made without gluten, dairy or nuts. Cheese 'n Chive & Original Cheese are both 100% plant based! Simply add water, cook and enjoy!

Now is the time to enjoy fresh picked Albany asparagus. This premium asparagus is grown in the Torbay region, near Albany. The flavour is sweet and intense. Enjoy fresh asparagus grilled, drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Treat yourself to the beautiful quality of artisanal ceremonial grade matcha, a luxe Japanese tea and superfood for gourmet creations in the kitchen.

Matcha is an easy way to up your antioxidants and chlorophyll intake to support detoxification, metabolism and wellbeing. It's densely rich in goodness—per gram, matcha contains more antioxidants than leafy greens like broccoli, spinach and kale combined! You can also use matcha on your skin as a DIY mask? Just use a teaspoon with a small amount of water and stir into a paste. Target acne, inflammation, pigmentation, dull skin, and signs of aging with green tea’s soothing properties and benefit from matcha’s incredible concentration of antioxidants.

Broad beans offer one of spring's best seasonal flavours! Our Broad Bean pods are firm and crisp. They're a great source of protein and carbohydrates, as well as vitamins A, B1 and B2. In the US, they're known as fava beans. For wonder recipie ideas visit BBC's Good Food guide on "what to do with broad beans".