Independent Reviews. Considered Indulgences.
We try wines, food, products and experiences to discover what’s genuinely worth the splurge.
BunCoffee Haiti Zombie Desert Review: A Solid Roast from a Rare Origin
Haitian coffee rarely appears on Australian shelves, especially in small-batch form. This limited harvest from Savane Zombie, roasted in Byron Bay by BunCoffee, immediately signals something different.
Teusner Joshua 2023 GSM Review: Bright Fruit, No Oak, All Charm
Teusner’s Joshua is a cult-favourite GSM that skips oak entirely to spotlight the character of its fruit. In a region known for power, this wine stands out by leaning into freshness and texture, offering something brighter and more nuanced.
Lienert Vineyards Sieben Klon Grenache 2022 Review: Freshness First, Depth with Food
Lienert Vineyards Sieben Klon Grenache 2022 is a fresh, approachable Barossa Grenache that becomes noticeably more expressive with food. We explore its fruit, acidity, structure, and pairing behaviour.
ONA Maple Coffee Review: Approachable, But Underpowered?
A smooth, roasted-leaning blend that’s easy to drink, but doesn’t quite deliver on its sweeter promise.
Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz 2023: Grip Over Generosity
We opened the 2023 Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz over a long, rainy winter’s lunch, a day made for red wine. The mood called for something bold and comforting, and with its Barossa pedigree and 15% heft, we expected warmth, fruit, and power.
Jasper + Myrtle White Chocolate & Sour Cherries: Balanced, but Understated
White chocolate is unforgiving; success rests on dairy quality, sweetness control, texture, and how inclusions are handled. Jasper + Myrtle describes this bar as a silky, creamy white chocolate balanced with sour cherries, a pairing that suggests contrast and lift.
Hunted + Gathered Milk Chocolate 48% Review: Smooth Texture with Cocoa Depth
Hunted + Gathered’s minimal packaging sets the tone: understated, modern, and serious about chocolate. At 48% cacao, this “milk” bar hints at being something more grown-up than sweet comfort food.
John Duval Wines ‘Plexus’ 2022 GSM Review: Balance Over Power, Better with food
From the former Penfolds Chief Winemaker comes a blend built on structure, not showmanship. Plexus 2022 plays well with food, sparks conversation, and finds common ground between boldness and restraint.