TRAVEL & WINE EXPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD
Updated 3 Jul 2024
Sydney Australia
Its all about the Wines. Food. Cocktails. Vines.
Also see our article on Melbourne.
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
Dining with Wines.
Wine is best with food and good friends. Here's some of our favorites.
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/
Photo from Website
Tapavino
Tapavino, Sydney CBD | Vino is best served with food and company. This is one place we would bring our friends and family to. Extensive Spanish, Sherry, Australian Wine menu.
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6-8 Bulletin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000
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http://www.tapavino.com.au/food
Photo from Facebook/tapavino.com.au
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
Winebars and Cellars.
Drop in have a chat with our favorite sommeliers and their team.
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
Italian Wine Society
Italian Wine Society | Founded by Italian Wine Educator and Sommelier Daniel Marcella, Italian Wine Society aims to educate, explore, understand and appreciate the amazing wines made in Italy. Learn all about Italian wine regions, appellations system, grape varieties, Italian wine history through regular tastings and events.
77, Shop/13 Victoria Rd, Drummoyne NSW 2047
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https://italianwinesociety.com.au/
Photo from Facebook/italianwinesocietyoffical
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.
Sydney has a great bar and cocktail scene. Here's some of our favorites.
Poor Toms Gin Hall
Poor Toms Gin Hall, Marrickville | Poor Toms Gin Hall is located in the midst of commercial warehouses of Marrickville. From Victoria Rd, walk up the side street of Calder St and you will find this Gin Hall almost hidden in plain sight. Friendly neighborhood vibe with awesome staff.
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6 Chalder Ave, Marrickville.
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Photo from www.facebook.com/poortoms
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
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Back to the Vines.
The region of New South Wales is home to some of most interesting vineyards so take a weekend off to discover regional NSW and surrounds.
Hunter Valley.
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
Brokenwood Wines
Brokenwood was founded by a trio of Sydney-based solicitors, Tony Albert, John Beeston and James Halliday in 1970's Brokenwood is home to the famous Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, the ILR Reserve Semillon, and the popular Cricket Pitch Range. Winemaker Stuart Hordern and Kate Sturgess continues this legacy. wining awards for their vintages.
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401-427 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320
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https://www.brokenwood.com.au/
Photo from Facebook/brokenwoodwines
Yass Valley.
Helm Wines
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
Orange NSW.
Heifer Station Wines
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.
Michael is based in London
He works as a Business Cabin Crew.
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JJ is based in Sydney.
He works as a Business First Cabin Crew and as a Sommelier and teaches hospitality.