top of page
All Articles
THE SCOFFER
Chalmers Greco 2021 Review
Greco keeps its natural acidity through a warm Heathcote summer, which lets the fruit ripen without going soft. The winemaking is plain and the result is not. It is such an interesting wine because it is like nothing else.
2 days ago2 min read
Stefano's at 27 Deakin - Mildura
When you mention the name Stefano di Pieri, immediately you conjure an image of a jovial Italian man tossing things about in a pan on the banks of the Murray River, in Mildura. It's no longer the case - Stefano's is his only by name now. He is still a presence, known and loved by many, but the cafe that bears his name carries on a tradition of hospitality - for the most part. My two experiences could not have been more starkly different from a service point of view. The fir
Nov 13, 20213 min read
An unexpected gem in an unexpected place.
As much as we love to get out and all over the place, our reach is sometimes limited and unexpected gems appear in our inbox like manna from heaven. Larry's Prosciutteria in Irymple in Victoria's far north west is one of those. It's a huge space, in an old co-op shed on Fifteenth Street, where at one end you can buy a piece of farm machinery, at the other a finely crafted coffee. The name is an ode to Larry, father of Cosi. With his wife Miranda, they do much more than honour
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Chalmers 2017 Dott. Malvasia Istriana
Mal what now? Malvasia Istriana is an Italian varietal. There are various types of Malvasia and all of them are different grape varieties...
Aug 20, 20212 min read
bottom of page