TRAVEL & WINE EXPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD
Sydney. Australia.
ITS ALL ABOUT THE WINES, FOOD, COCKTAILS.VINES.
Sydney is stunning. Land of the plentiful with lots of sunshine and rain, here's some of our top picks for wines along hosted by friendly sommeliers. Photo by Kewal
Also see our article on Melbourne.
Dining with Wines.
01 WINE IS BEST WITH FOOD AND FRIENDS.
Here's some of our favorites places in Sydney.
Osteria di Russo & Russo.
Osteria di Russo & Russo, Enmore | Stepping back in time and coming home with pictures from the Russo’s hometown of Monte Di Procida in Napoli, drippy candles mounted in old wine bottles and a charming window onto busy Enmore Road. Owned by father-son duo Pino and Marc Russo, the menu combines regional sensibilities with local ingredients together with a great selection of Italian wines from most regions of Italy. Have a chat with Marc and his team.
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158 Enmore Rd, Enmore
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https://www.russoandrusso.net.au/
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Saint Peter
Saint Peter | Master Chef Josh Niland outfit in Sydney featuring on the seafood and fish masterpieces. In the restaurant, a la carte lunch or 7 course tasting menu dinner from 275aud. Exclusively at the bar, snacks including his signature yellowfin tuna cheeseburger paired with wines selected by Head Sommelier Houston. No booking required for the bar.
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161 Underwood St, Paddington
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https://www.saintpeter.com.au/bar
Photo from Instagram@saintpeterpaddo
PAZAR
PAZAR Food Collective | If there's one place that sums up Sydney, this is the place where Chef Attila showcases the fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean flavors. From maple smoked labnehs to hummus blistered tomatoes to the harrisa crosted chicken and the signature wood smoked roasted lamb. Paired with a humble wine list, it's worth travelling out to Canterbury for.
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325 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury NSW 2193
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Photo from Facebook/pazarfoodcollective
MuMu.
MuMu, Sydney CBD | Enjoy South-East Asian street food with tasty cocktails. Inspired by Justin Hemmes, Chef Dan Hong and Chef Oliver Hua’s travels through Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan & Vietnam to bring you Modern Asian Street food paired with cocktails or wine to your fancy.
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330C George St, Sydney NSW 2000
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https://merivale.com/venues/mumu/
Photo from Facebook/mumusydney
Wine Bars.
Here's some of our favorite wine bars to check out while in town.
02 SOMMELIERS HOT FAVOURITE
Where's Nick.
Where's Nick, Marrickville | Our favorite neighborhood wine bar featuring Australian, Natural wines and Wines from all around the world. Brigette & Steve are so friendly and passionate about wines that they can tell you everything you want to know. Get to some of their tasting events to learn more about wines from Georgia, Spain and further.
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236 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
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Photo from Instagram/wheresnickbar
Famelia
Famelia | A Wine Bar + Bottle Shop in Newtown that specialises in wines made by women, exclusively. Have a great conversation with Owner and Sommelier Amelia. It's truly an inspiring experience.
55 Enmore Rd, Newtown
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Photo from Facebook/famelia
The Wine Library.
The Wine Library | One of the original city's wine bars with a neighborhood vibe in Woollahra. Have a great chat with Somm Tim and his amazing team about wines.
18 Oxford St, Woollahra
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https://www.wine-library.com.au/
Photo from Facebook/TheWineLibrary/
Obsessed with Cocktails
03 LETS HAVE A KIKI
Sydney has a great bar and cocktails scene and home to one of the world best top 50 bars. Here's some of our favourites.
Maybe Sammy
Maybe Sammy | World Best 50 Bar #26 Check in and Say hello to Marco, Hunter and Holly when you pop into this fun bar.
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115 Harrington St, The Rocks
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Photo from Instagram@maybe_sammy_sydney
Maiz Mexican Food.
Maiz Mexican Food | Bringing the bold flavours of Mexican Street Food to Australia. Maiz’s drinks menu includes a selection of house-made mezcal infusions using seasonal produce such as cherries and blood oranges, check out their curated wines of Mexico. Yes Mexico makes wine too. See here for more about Wine regions of Mexico.
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33 Enmore Rd, Newtown NSW 2042
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Photo from Facebook/maizstreetfood
Archie Rose Distilling Co.
Archie Rose Distilling Co, Rosebery | This working distillery might seem overwhelming at first, especially during weekends where it trends more like a Parisian nightclub. Dont fret though as there is a lot to discover from the world of making Gins, Whisky and cocktails. Book in for a Masterclass to learn how to make your every own gin or whisky or cocktails.
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85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery NSW 2018
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https://archierose.com.au/experiences/gin-masterclasses
Photo from Website
Back to the Vines.
04 WINERIES AND VINEYARDS
The region of New South Wales is home to some of the most interesting vineyards so take a weekend off to discover regional NSW and surrounds.
Tyrell's Wines.
HUNTER VALLEY NSW
Tyrrell's Wines | Nestled in the foothills of the Brokenback Ranges, Tyrrell's has a unique patchwork of vineyards including one of Australia's oldest shiraz and semilion vines thats over 100 years old. Join the winetasting and discover how Vat47 made its mark in Australia.
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https://tyrrells.com.au/estate/vineyards/
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Photo from Facebook/tyrrellswines
Tulloch Wines.
Tulloch Wines | Personally, Pokolbin Dry Red label is one of my favorite wines to introduce to friends, medium bodied Hunter Style Shiraz with lots of plum, blackcurrants laced with elegant french oak and firm tannis. However it's the family style cellar door approach that I would recommend for new friends to visit.
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638 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
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Photo from Facebook/tulloch.wines
Helm Wines
MURRUMBATEMAN NSW
Helm Wines | Ken Helm is a descendant of German vignerons who planted vines in the Albury district in the 1850s. Located closer to the border of NSW and Canberra District, Helm Wines specializes in the production of award winning Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon. He's extremely passionate about Riesling and has many stories to tell.
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19 Butts Rd, Murrumbateman NSW 2582
Photo from www.facebook/helmwines
Heifer Station Wines
ORANGE NSW
Heifer Station Wines | Heifer Station vineyard, this former horse ranch boasts breathtaking views of the dividing ranges. Located on some of the richest soils in the Orange wine region, a co0l climate, its perfect for growing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Merlot and Shiraz. Have a good chat with their friendly sommeliers and staff.
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1034 The Escort Way, Orange NSW 2800
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Photo from www.facebook/heiferstationwines
Curated.
THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY
Peter is based in London. He works as a Business Class Cabin Crew and loves to travel around the world. He is also an inflight Sommelier.
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Ishan is a Sommelier based in Sydney. Follow him @ishan-kaplish
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JJ is based in Sydney. He works as a Business First Cabin Crew and is a Sommelier in the sky and teaches hospitality.