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We try wines, food, products and experiences to discover what’s genuinely worth the splurge.
Valrhona Dulcey 35% Chocolate Review: A More Sophisticated White Chocolate
Valrhona’s Dulcey 35% is the chocolate that helped redefine what white chocolate could be. Its golden “blonde” hue comes from carefully caramelized milk solids, promising buttery warmth and gentle sweetness.
Aesop Rind Concentrate Body Balm Review: Bright, Uplifting, Effortlessly Easy to Like
Soft citrus peel, a hint of sweetness, and an unmistakable Aesop freshness. Rind Concentrate Body Balm is one of the brand’s most easygoing scents — bright without being sharp, citrusy without tipping into perfume.
Koko Black Mighty Macadamia & Wattleseed: Earthy, Textural, and Unpretentious
A bar that clearly announces its Australian roots. Premium macadamia paste and wattleseed are folded through smooth milk chocolate, promising roasted warmth and texture over sweetness.
Zokoko Dark + White Mint: A Restrained Take on Mint Chocolate
Zokoko’s Dark + White Mint sits slightly apart from the brand’s single-origin range. The soft green colour palette suggests a hint of mint, setting expectations for balance over indulgence.
Hunter Lab Hand & Body Wash Review: Design-Forward, Citrus-Laced, and Built for Gifting
Hunter Lab hand and body wash arrives as more than just a bottle. It is a small grooming ritual wrapped in gift-like presentation. From the textured matte packaging to the crisp white-on-black typography, this feels like it is reaching for boutique minimalism rather than bathroom utility.
Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Review: Classic Coonawarra, but Not Memorable
Bowen Estate’s 2023 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon presents itself as a classic regional expression, built around structure, restraint, and balance.
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.
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.