News & Events
Green Grove Organics
Organic Licorice!
30th Sep 2019 | New Arrivals
Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory is located at the restored Junee Flour Mill, a historically rich landmark in the rural township of Junee, New South Wales. We are now stocking their range of organic licorice. Choose from Milk Chocolate Coated Licorice, Spelt Licorice, Dark Chocolate Coated Licorice, Triple Chocolate Raspberry Licorice and Traditional Licorice!
Kellys Candy Co
Delicious fudge, brittles & rocky road!
29th Sep 2019 | New Arrivals
Kellys Candy Co. is a family owned Australian manufacturer based in Brisbane since 1981. Their products are hand-made utilising traditional confectionery techniques whilst using predominantly Australian ingredients. When you buy a Kellys Candy Co. product, you are supporting a wholly Australian owned family business and local jobs. Try their smooth, rich, creamy fudge or their sweet, chunky rocky road! Their range of brittles are crunchy, moreish & delicious!
Nutritionist Choice
Wheat Free Noodles!
28th Sep 2019 | News
We now stock the full range of Nutritionist Choice wheat free noddle's! Their entire range is made from organic products, that are locally sourced where possible. Their range is tapioca and corn starch free, made from brown rice, - all easier to digest. Whole grain, high in fibre, vegan, wheat free, salt free. Their ranges includes: Organic Bifun Brown Rice Noodles, Organic Pumpkin & Bifun Brown Rice Noodles, Organic Bifun Rice Noodles,Organic Potato & Bean Thread Noodles!
William Downie Cathedral Rose
Textural and refreshing!
26th Sep 2019 | New Arrivals
$35 - RRP $45. Now available from our Wine Loft!
This Rose is Provencal in style - light, dry and elegant. The palate shows Hibiscus flower, strawberries and cream, and some delicate flinty notes. It is lean, textural, and refreshing. This is a delicious rose to be enjoyed in the spring time!
Wine Loft AFL GRand Final Bubbly Promo!
25th Sep 2019 | News
Our Wine Loft is running a AFL Grand Final bubbly promotion!
Dominique Portet NV Brut Rosé
$29 per bottle (usually $35 per bottle)
This is a fantastic sparkling wine! It is an attractive salmon-pink colour. Aromas of rose petals, strawberry, lemon pith and shortbread. It finishes with mouth-watering purity and the delicate imprint of fresh, zesty fruit!
Borgo Aslo Prosecco
$19 per bottle (usually $25)
A dry Prosecco - a little closed on the nose with mineral aromas, green apple and citrus characters. Clean and fresh with some fennel like spices.
Whisk & Pin Gourmet Muesli, Porridge & Granola
24th Sep 2019 | News
Whisk & Pin are fanatical about their range. They were one of the first hand-made Gourmet Muesli producers in Australia. They use only the best ingredients – oats always direct from the paddock; sun-kissed fruit direct from Queensland; stunningly nutritious nuts and seeds; intensely flavoured berries, and the delicious list goes on. Every one of their mueslis is still hand-blended, hand-bagged and hand-labelled. They delight in bringing you a wholesome, no fuss, delicious breakfast everyday - and all you need to do is pour the milk!
Krissini
Traditional Italian Bread Sticks!
23rd Sep 2019 | News
Hand made locally baked traditional Italian breadsticks freshly baked in Margaret River. Inspired by the popular use of Italian grissini, Krissini are an alternative to crackers for daily consumption, special events and local food and beverage matching. Krissini have a long shelf life and Kris and Elisa use local ingredients wherever possible. We are now stocking their classic range which includes: Classic Grissini, sesame & Nigella Seeds & Traditional Rosemary - available from our groceyr department.
Mexico City Taco Shells & Tortillas
Mexican heritage using Aussie corn!
22nd Sep 2019 | New Arrivals
Mexico City Foods was the first company in Australia to make corn chips and tortillas using the authentic nixtamal method. In 1978, under Senor Nila the production had begun but was limited to restaurants and the few lucky Mexicans who knew the secret. Later on, in 2000, Chef Luis Sada took over the business and created Mexico City Food Products. Under Luis' guidance the nixtamal range of products expanded to include more flavours of totopos (that's chips for those who don't speak Spanish), tostadas (the real Mexican hard taco) and most of the other products. We now have a range of Mexico City foods available from our grocery department.
Kinto Take Away & Travel Tumblers
Available from our coffee bar!
21st Sep 2019 | New Arrivals
Designed by Kinto Japan, this tumbler is made of stainless steel, so it won’t easily dint or chip, with a lovely matte colour finish. The tapered shape makes for easy carrying, and the hard plastic lid is low structured, so it’s comfortable to drink from, too. Crucially, the Kinto tumbler imparts no additional smell or flavour to beverages, and it’s extremely simple to clean. And best of all, you can use it again and again and again!
Hoddles Creek Masterclass with winemaker Franco d’Anna
Wednesday September 25 2019 6pm – 7.30pm
19th Sep 2019 | Tasting & Events
$40, $30 redeemable
with purchase on the evening.
For tickets click here.
Franco D’Anna flies under the radar in spite of the fact that he is currently president of the Yarra Valley Wine Growers Association; quickly sells out of his 30 000 case production without having any staff on the road; makes some of the best pinot noir and chardonnay in the country; and was nominated for Gourmet Travellers 2018 Winemaker of Year.
A regular visitor to Europe, Franco has worked vintages in Barolo, Burgundy and Sicily. His focus and understanding of chardonnay and pinot noir has been the key to Hoddle’s Creek success, producing exceptional wines with these grapes at four different tiers. To celebrate the release of new vintage 1er Chardonnay and 1er Pinot, Franco joins us for an intimate look these beautiful grapes through different vintages (back vintages to be confirmed).
Open Taste:
2018 1er
Chardonnay
2017 1er
Chardonnay
2016
Roadblock Chardonnay
2018 1er
Pinot Noir
2017 1er
Pinot Noir
2017 PSB
Pinot Noir
Plus back vintages to be confirmed.
Tolpuddle - New Releases!
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
18th Sep 2019 | New Arrivals
Our yearly allocation of Tolpuddle is finally here! Established in 1988, the Tolpuddle Vineyards are located in the Coal River Valley of Southern Tasmania where the cool and dry climate provides ideal conditions for growing quality Chardonnay and Pinot. Tolpuddle are producing some of Australia’s leading examples of these Burgundian varieties, although only made in tiny quantities.
Tolpuddle Chardonnay is highly sought after by lovers of premium Australian Chardonnay and the 2018 is again, in fine form.
"98 Points An exceptional chardonnay with a wealth of very fresh and slightly flinty lemon, grapefruit, white-peach and grilled-hazelnut aromas. The palate has such grace and well-defined, pure lemon and grapefruit, as well as white and yellow peaches. The toasted-hazelnut afterglow is stunning. Hints of praline, too. So elegant, pristine and pure. Exceptional. Drink or hold." - James Sucking, jamessuckling.com, 28 June, 2019
This is the 7th release of the Tolpuddle Pinot which has now firmly established itself among the top echelon of Australian Pinot Noir.
"95 Points This is a very driven and complex red with dried-strawberry, tea, coffee and mahogany aromas and flavours. Full-bodied yet integrated and compact, giving the wine a refined and very structured impression. This is one to watch. Better after 2022, but already delicious."- James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, 28 June, 2019.
Domaine Naturaliste - Complimentary Wine Tasting
Friday, 20 September 2019 from 4:30 pm
17th Sep 2019 | Tasting & Events
Bruce Dukes spent nearly three decades crafting the wines of esteemed Margaret River producers before launching his own label, Domaine Naturaliste. Celebrated by the likes of Decanter Magazine, James Halliday, Huon Hooke, Ray Jordan and James Suckling, Bruce is a master of the classic Margaret River varietals. Domaine Naturaliste wines are balanced, complex and delicious.
Open to
Taste from 4.30pm:
2015
Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
2017 Floris
Chardonnay
2014 Purus
Chardonnay
2016 Rebus
Cabernet Sauvignon
Eden Mill. St Andrews - Golf Gin
Every golfer’s G & Tee of choice!
10th Sep 2019 | New Arrivals
Just arrived in our Wine Loft, only 6 bottles available!
Dressed in a green jacket reminiscent of the Masters Champions, inspired by Scottish Golf courses and in homage to the spirit of golf in St. Andrews, Eden Mill’s Golf Gin was created in 2018 for golfers to enjoy all over the country. This botanically rich spirit incorporates botanicals from local grassland and coastal courses around Scotland which gives the gin a unique juniper and floral flavour. To ensure Golf Gin was truly representative of local golf courses, the team of distillers at Eden Mill sourced botanicals such as Seaweed from St. Andrews Links and Gorse Flower from Braids in Edinburgh to name a few, making this Gin every golfer’s G & Tee of choice.
Golf Gin is best enjoyed with a premium tonic, a blackberry and mint garnish.
Tender Jack
The most delicious plant based alternative available!
9th Sep 2019 | New Arrivals
Tender Jack is here and now available from our Plant-Based Protein fridge in store! It is the juiciest, most delicious plant based alternative available. Ideal to add into all your favourite savoury dishes when you need to take the night off meat. Hand harvested from abundant food forests this tender treat comes in 4 delicious flavours - Tender Jack Smokey BBQ, Curry, Teriyaki or traditional!
Italian Cheese & Wine Showcase
Saturday, 14 September 2019 from 12 pm - 2 pm
8th Sep 2019 | Tasting & Events
Join us in the Loft for our complimentary cheese & wine tasting this Saturday, 14 September 2019 from 12 pm - 2 pm. We will be showcasing some of the best, premium cheese that Italy has to offer alongside a selection of our favourite Italian wine!
SPARKLING
Borgoluce Prosecco DOCG Brut, Veneto
WHITE
Contesa
Pecorino 2018, Abruzzo
Alois Lageder
Pinot Grigio 2018, Alto Adige
Antonio
Pinot Grigio 2018, Friuli
Ronco dei Tassi 2017 Clic Bianco, Friuli
Feudo
Montoni Cataratto 2018, Sicily
ROSE
Negretti 2018 ‘Ella’ Rosato, Piedmont
RED
Feudo
Montoni Nero d’Avola 2017, Sicily
Graci Etna
Rosso DOC 2018, Sicily
Fattoria
Banolo Chianti Colli Florentini 2016, Tuscany
Poggio Brigante 2017 Morellino di Scansano DOCG,
Tuscany
Corsini ‘Le
Corti’ Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany
Scagliola
2017 Dolcetto, Piedmont
Brezza
Langhe Nebbiolo 2018, Piedmont
Trediberri
IGT (Nebbiolo blend) 2018, Piedmont
CHEESE:
Grana Padano - we will be cracking a wheel and
tasting out cheese!
West Australian Truffle Burrata - a classic fresh cheese style from Puglia region, paired with sticky balsamic.
Dolce Gorgonzola for
scooping, pairing with local honey.
Forest Hill 2004 Block 8 Chardonnay
A beautiful, buttery 15 year old Chardonnay!
7th Sep 2019 | New Arrivals
$45 per bottle
Very limited stocks available from the Wine Loft
Block 8 is produced in tiny quantities from the oldest Chardonnay vines on the property – dry grown, hand pruned and hand harvested, this block produces wines of exceptional quality and great ageing potential. Due to it’s low yields, the fruit is incredibly concentrated, making for full flavoured and beautifully structured wines. With 15 years of age under it’s belt, this wine is certainly displaying these traits.