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Ok, let's get this week firing up!!
14/06/2026

Ok, let's get this week firing up!!

13/06/2026

A rare opportunity to taste two Australian icons side by side.

Henschke Hill of Grace 2002 from Eden Valley and Penfolds Grange 2003 from South Australia.

Few wines carry the history and reputation of Hill of Grace. Sourced from a tiny vineyard of pre-phylloxera shiraz vines first planted in the 1860s, it remains one of Australia's most revered single-vineyard wines. Six generations of the Henschke family have helped shape its story, with the vineyard itself sitting beside the historic Gnadenberg Church in Eden Valley.

Alongside it was Penfolds Grange, arguably Australia's most famous wine. Created by Max Schubert in the 1950s against the wishes of Penfolds management, Grange went on to become the wine that changed global perceptions of Australian fine wine. Today it remains the benchmark for multi-regional Australian shiraz.

Tasted in sequence, they highlighted two very different visions of greatness. One built around a singular historic vineyard and family legacy. The other around blending, innovation and the pursuit of consistency across generations. Both have earned their place among the world's great wines.

12/06/2026

A fascinating side-by-side featuring two of Australia's benchmark pinot noirs.

By Farr Tout Près Pinot Noir 2015 from Geelong and Yarra Yering Carrodus Pinot Noir 2017 from the Yarra Valley.

By Farr has become one of Australia's most celebrated producers, with Gary and Nick Farr crafting wines that have helped define modern Australian pinot noir. The Tout Près vineyard, planted beside the family home in Bannockburn, is regarded as one of the estate's greatest sites.

Alongside it was the Yarra Yering Carrodus Pinot Noir 2017. Founded by the legendary Dr Bailey Carrodus in 1969, Yarra Yering was one of the pioneering wineries of the Yarra Valley. The Carrodus range represents the pinnacle of the estate and honours the man whose vision helped establish the region's reputation for fine wine.

Tasted in sequence, they were a reminder that Australia's greatest pinot noirs are shaped as much by the people behind them as the vineyards they come from.

10/06/2026

Château Giscours 2000, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. One of the historic estates of the Médoc, classified as a Third Growth in the famous 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Located on the gravel soils of Margaux, Giscours is known for producing wines that combine structure, elegance and longevity. The 2000 vintage is regarded as one of Bordeaux's great modern vintages, making this a fascinating bottle to revisit more than two decades later. Predominantly cabernet sauvignon with merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot completing the blend. A reminder of why both Margaux and mature Bordeaux continue to captivate wine lovers around the world.

Then there was that time when I got my one and only invite to the Good food Guide awards and walked away with a Sommelie...
10/06/2026

Then there was that time when I got my one and only invite to the Good food Guide awards and walked away with a Sommelier of the Year 2012.

I really loved the big mural downstairs which eventually replaced our chaotic blackboard. time wore it down so it's now ...
31/05/2026

I really loved the big mural downstairs which eventually replaced our chaotic blackboard. time wore it down so it's now under a few layers of paint. but maybe a new one should return.

30/05/2026

Amazing old Cullen. I must apologise though that I didn't record the actual vintage. but research and my fading memory narrows it down to likely 1993 or 1994 based on the label, this pre-dates the Diana Madeleine labelling. Cullen Reserve Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, Western Australia 1993 or 1994.
BYO is always available at FIX WINE BAR.
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For a few years we held an annual cider and swine dinner. Maybe we should bring them back? BYO is always available at FI...
29/05/2026

For a few years we held an annual cider and swine dinner. Maybe we should bring them back?
BYO is always available at FIX WINE BAR.
$15 per bottle corkage. Book via link in the bio.
Happy Hour Monday to Friday.
4:00pm - 6:00pm.

29/05/2026

The Durand is an essential tool for older wines. This Cullen Reserve (I think 1993 but didn't record info properly) had a soft cork which is likely to have crumbled with a traditional bottle opener. but as oyu can see the Durand nailed the brief. Not a sponsored post!
BYO is always available at FIX WINE BAR.
$15 per bottle corkage. Book via link in the bio.

28/05/2026

While Giaconda is most famous for their chardonnay, the other wines are no slouches either. this was the Giaconda Estate Shiraz, Beechworth Victoria 2018.
BYO is always available at FIX WINE BAR.
$15 per bottle corkage. Book via link in the bio.

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