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TOMS OLD
ESCHALOT
TASTING DAVES
A beautiful
TIPS SOUL
restaurant
Italian fine Music with
located in
wine and food Napoli-styled
Berrima.
pairing. pizza.
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CHEERS BLUES!
It is hard to believe that about 10 years ago, the Australian wine market consumed less than 5 per cent
of imported wines. That figure included French Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough and
Italian Chianti.

9 ea
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and how much we are prepared to pay is Italy.
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VARIETIES It is not surprising considering that Italian wines work so well with food. The two really go hand in hand,
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and both are typically enhanced by the other.
Pinot Grigio is without a doubt Italys go-to white wine and for good reason. It highlights incredible acidity
and makes for easy food pairings, especially with seafood, poultry and an assortment of appetisers.
For a wine which pairs well with everything from spaghetti and meatballs to backyard barbecue, try
Chianti or Montepulciano. Both are solid red table wines that marry particularly well with food.
If you are looking to cook with rich flavoured meat, then take a turn with Piedmont's Barolo or an
Aglianico. Both are built to handle high fat, high protein with full flavours, powerful tannic structure and
incredible acidity. While not always cheap, they are perfect for those special occasions where the meat
dish is presented front and centre.
It is amazing to think how many of the Italian grape varieties are now grown and consumed here. Just
a few years ago most people would not know what Italian varieties were. Here is a small list of Italian
varieties that we now grow in Australia. How many do you recognise?
White grape varieties: Arneis, Fiano, Vermentino, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco and Trebbiano.
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Red grape varieties: Aglianico, Barbera, Dolcetto, Lagrein, Montepulciano, Negroamaro, Nebbiolo,
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Nero dAvola, Primitivo and Sangiovese, to name a few.
Evans & Flinders Bay Thanks to Italy we also have some great liqueurs such as Frangelico, Nocello and Galliano which make
Tate Classic Margaret River a great aperitif. In terms of a digestif, what better way to finish off a meal than with a chilled glass of
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Lemoncello or Grappa.
Some of my favourite beers also come from Italy. My go-to beer is always Peroni Nastro Azzurro, but other
favourites include Peroni Red if you are in the mood for something malty and Menabrea Original Birra.
Just like in Australia, there are thousands of wineries to explore, hundreds of breweries to sample and
$
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19 ea 99 many great distilleries to enjoy, so to help you on your way why not start with these.

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Da Luca Pinot Grigio Sicily 2014 $16.99
The nose is filled with crisp apple, pink grapefruit with hints of floral
notes. The palate is layered with melon and guava and balanced
with a refreshing minerality.

Da Luca Nero dAvola Sicily 2013 $16.99

Rich blackberries and fresh cherries burst out of the glass. The palate
is full of red ripe fruit, but not heavy. Well balanced with gentle
tannins and a lingering hint of vanillin oak.

Calabria Private Bin Aglianico

Riverina 2015 $15.99
Black cherries and ripe plum aromas with subtle notes of
savoury smoky coffee. The palate is layered with dark
brooding fruit and restrained spice, the tannins add a
wonderful textural element.

Da Luca Prosecco Treviso NV $18.99

Prosecco is in at the moment so look no further. Both the nose
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and palate reveal fresh lemon peel and pineapple with a hint of
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Frangelico Liqueur $40.00

Wynn's Pepperjack This hazelnut liqueur delight comes from Piedmont, Italy.
Coonawarra Estate 750ml It is nutty, incredibly smooth and not overpowering in
750ml anyway. I love this in my coffee, poured over ice-cream
affogato-style, or just simply over ice.

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Peroni Nastro Azzurro $50.00
Liquor Stax supports the responsible service of alcohol. This beer is clean, crisp and refreshing. It is never over-
Available in NSW, unless sold out prior. Not all specials and carbonated which makes it easy to enjoy a few. It has
wine varieties available in all stores. Pricing may vary in country a lovely malt backbone and a mild hop bite, perfect for
and regional areas. Some products may not be available
in some stores due to Liquor Licensing Accords. Tobacco
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HOOTEN - PREMIUM DUTCH LAGER

"GO THE BLUES!"
Fully imported from Holland, Hooten
Dutch Lager is brewed in the traditional Tooheys New 24*375ml
way creating a beer that is crisp and
refreshing in the northern European
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Beer is a great match for food because
of the complexity of its flavours, its
ability to provide refreshment and to Carlton Dry 24*355ml
interact with many food flavours. Even Carlton Dry Lime 24*355ml
before the meal, beer is already doing
its work by stimulating your appetite.
When pairing beer and food, it all comes down to matching the food's flavours to the flavours of the beers. $
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Most people may not know that beer is one of the best matches for cheese as the carbonation in beer
creates a lighter acidity and lifts the fats in the cheese off the palate! Whether it's a straight-up cheese
platter, pizza, sandwich, goat cheese salad, almost any beer is a go when it comes to cheese. HOT
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Beer, bacon and cheese bread
A favourite way to greedily enjoy this bacon and beer bread is to smear it with good quality butter
and a scattering of smoked Maldon sea salt, but it's also good simply topped with a runny fried egg.
Ingredients
3/4 cup (75 g) bacon chopped 3 cups (440 g) self-raising flour
2 tbs sugar 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper Victoria Bitter 30pk 30*375ml

1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 cup (100 g) grated Gouda cheese $

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1 bottle (330 ml) of Hooten Dutch Lager

You will need: a 9 x 5-inch (22 x 13 cm) loaf pan; greaseproof paper; a wire cooking rack.
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 175C. Crumple a sheet of greaseproof paper and use it to line a loaf pan.
2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over a medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove from the skillet
and drain on clean paper towels.
3. Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and stir in the 3/4 cup of Gouda cheese.
Pour in the Hooten Dutch Lager and stir until the mixture forms a stiff batter.
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4. Fold the bacon through the beer batter.
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5. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake on the middle shelf of the preheated oven for $
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30 minutes, or until well-
risen and golden brown.
6. Remove the bread from
the oven, top with the
remaining Gouda cheese
and continue to bake
for another 10 minutes.
The bread should sound
hollow when tapped on
the bottom. Leave the
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ESCHALOT BERRIMA
Richard Kemp, owner of hatted restaurant Eschalot has a rule for guests
that come to Berrima. Leave Sydney in Sydney. Essentially what that
means is in order to enjoy the beauty and charm of this magical town in
the Southern Highlands you need to kick back a gear and slow down.
Berrima is a historic village in the Southern Highlands of New South
Wales. The village, once a major town, is located on the Old Hume
Highway between Canberra and Sydney.
Eschalot has been the pride and joy of the Southern Highlands &
Berrima since 2003 and Eschalot is one of the finest restaurants of the
region. Operating from one of the most significant heritage buildings in
the area, Eschalot delivers consistently beautiful cuisine with an elegant
and understated sense of occasion.
Eschalots philosophy has always been the same, to provide fresh food
of the highest quality combined with professional friendly service in an
elegant and relaxed environment. This philosophy is also applied when
it comes to their coffee, which is why Eschalot choose to serve premium Once complete, Nick headed off to travel and cook in Canada and America,
blend Vittoria Coffee. Vittoria Coffee is proud to collaborate with where he enjoyed a short time in the Napa Valley at iconic restaurant The
Richard Kemps Eschalot and acclaimed chef Nick Gardner to support French Laundry. Tetsuyas was Nicks next port of call and it wasnt long before
Australias fine dining culture. Vittoria Coffee is served in more hatted he was promoted to sous chef in the world-famous restaurant.
restaurants than any other coffee brand, both in and out of Sydney.
During his time at Tetsuyas, Nick was put forward for, and later won the
After a nearly two year process of looking for the right person, Eschalot prestigious award for Young Chef of the Year 2013. The prize for this
is extremely happy and excited to welcome new head chef Nick award was an all-expenses paid cooking trip. Europe was his choice and
Gardner to the family. Nick chose to cook at two and three Michelin starred restaurants in Spain,
UK, Sweden and the Netherlands. Nick gained a greater understanding
From his early years, Nicks passion for cooking was obvious. His long for quality, different ingredients and preparation techniques.
and illustrious career started with an apprenticeship at Zest restaurant in
Nelsons Bay, which was a hatted restaurant for over 10 years. On his Richard and Nick hope that youll take the short drive and visit them for
days off, Nick would volunteer at some of Sydneys best restaurants to coffee, lunch or dinner in Berrima sometime soon.
get a taste for the big smoke including Pilu at Freshwater, Becasse and
Phone: (02) 4877 1977 Website: eschalot.com.au
Restaurant Balzac.

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OLD DAVES SOUL

GET INTO THE
OLD DAVES SOUL
Perched on the first floor above
BLUES SPIRIT!
McDonalds overlooking Coogee Beach
is Old Daves Soul, a hidden gem. Its
a funky live music venue dishing up
traditional Napoli-style pizza with a
$
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community-focused personal touch.
We caught up with founding owner ea
Dave Treacy to find out more.
Evolution of the concept
I launched Old Daves Soul around
five months ago after operating another
venue in the same location since 2011. Ive built the concept from the ground up featuring live
music and I needed a menu to fit that. We developed a menu focused on traditional Napoli-style pizza.
Its perfect gig food. Weve added a few options such as steaks, seafood and burgers but pizza remains
the focus. Whatever we do, its done from scratch and done well.
Whats with the name?
I believe in and am passionate about the concept so I put my name on the door. Our venue has a
personality that you can feel and that is really important to me. Our heart and soul goes into everything
we do, I am here every day with my team to deliver that. Whilst my name is on the door we operate as
a little family. The team and the artists are part of this and we want our customers to feel that welcoming
vibe. We are a little community.
Whats the secret to great pizza?
Pizzas are beautiful, simple, yet difficult to master. Our pizza is made using traditional Italian methods
and excite the senses. They look, feel, smell and taste amazing whilst the live music rounds out your
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experience. The base is the foundation. We are perfectionists about our base. We tested hundreds of
dough ingredients and techniques before we arrived at our product. Its our secret recipe. Yes, its that BUY
good and no, I cannot share it. We only use the freshest toppings of the highest standard doing simple in
an amazing way to showcase the ingredients. The technique needs to be perfect. It took us a long time Wild Turkey 86.8 Proof 700ml
to arrive at our current product, but were always looking for improvements.
Musical offering
We offer live music every day of the week and feature emerging local artists who perform their original
work. Its rare for a venue to do that these days. The artists feel comfortable expressing themselves and
beautiful things happen. We build long term relationships with all the artists welcoming them to our family.

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Old Dave gives back
Certain nights we operate a buy one donate one initiative. For every main meal purchased we personally
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deliver a fresh pizza to someone in need later that night. Its the same pizzas we sell. Customers get
the chance to write messages on the box as well. Weve partnered with Foodora who have provided
thermal bags so the pizzas are delivered fresh and piping hot. We have started distributing to Sydneys
rough sleepers and will extend this to other parts of the community. Last week we hosted a group of rough
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sleepers to a night of music and pizza at Old Daves Soul and am planning more of these in the future.
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Old Dave is clearly passionate about his offering and Old Daves Soul is clearly doing good things.
Check the place out, Old Dave and his team deserve your support!

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ALPHA ESTATE ECOSYSTEM SERIES

Dedication to the Greek vineyards brought winemaker Angelos Iatridis to the Amyndeon ecosystem in
the North West of Greece, it was here he met viticulturist Makis Mavridis. Inspired by the uniqueness
of the region, Angelos and Makis decided to make wine together on that very spot.
The diverse Amyndeon ecosystem is central to the uniqueness and complexity of the wine.
The ecosystem is gifted with unique soil and geological features (light sandy soils, poor in organic
matter with excellent drainage capacity, located on top of a calcareous alluvial substrate created
by the earlier lacustrine deposits into which root systems with dense branching and dense capillary
roots are formatted). It enjoys exceptionally balanced climate conditions (which are determined
by the altitude of the plateau and the two adjacent lakes), especially during the crucial months of
maturation, fully responsive to the high demands for a balanced viticulture.
The ecosystem itself is a source of inspiration and development for its creators. The importance of
highlighting the ecosystem concept within an area - part of the protected NATURA 2000* network, has multiple weight and significance.
It showcases specific vine parcels with very specific and often unique identity features, with sustainable development conditions described under very strict
requirements, for the applied outmost gentle cultivation/vine-growing techniques. These are characterised by absolute respect to humans and the wine
produced in this environment.
There is a fairy tale which exists about the lakes. They say that once upon a time a well stood in the place where Vegoritida Lake currently stands. People
knew that every time they took water from the well they had to seal it well, so it would not overflow. But one night a girl scared by the fairies, left in a
hurry leaving it open. The plain was flooded and the next morning locals discovered the Vegoritida Lake. In reality, in ancient times, this was the location
of a huge lake called Eordea, with a size of 1000 square kilometres and a depth of 250 meters.
The scattered pieces of water left are today the Florina Lakes. The Alpha Estate Ecosystem series comes as a result of the endless sourcing of new
developments and highly selective vine-growing and sustainable winemaking practices. Each wine is single block, 100 per cent estate grown and
fermented by indigenous flora isolated from each specific block.
Alpha Estate Ecosystem Sauvignon Blanc Oak Fermented Single Block Kalyva
Alpha Estate Ecosystem Assyrtiko Single Block Aghia Kiriaki
Alpha Estate Ecosystem Chardonnay Oak Fermented Single Block Toumpa
Alpha Estate Ecosystem Xinomavro Reserve Old Vines Single Block Barba Yannis
Alpha Estate Ecosystem Pinot Noir Single Block Strofi

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