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memory, with winemakers once again producing beautifully balanced wines which express true Chardonnay fruit.
Chardonnay origins are believed to be from Burgundy in France, where it was affectionately known as White
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Burgundy. Thanks to the wine’s richness and elegance, its popularity soon spilled over onto the global stage.
VARIETIES
VARIETIES Champagne winemakers began growing and adding Chardonnay to their sparkling wines and it soon became the
main base for Champagne. In fact, Blanc de Blanc is made entirely of Chardonnay grapes.
Chardonnay is Australia’s most widely planted grape variety and almost every region in Australia produces it. Out of all
the varieties grown, Chardonnay is believed to be the one that most strongly reflects a region’s terroir. The main Australian
Chardonnay regions are found in warm, inland areas like the Murray Darling, Riverland and Riverina. These regions
produce well-priced Chardonnays that typically show tropical and stone fruit characteristics and riper fruit flavours.
South Australia, Adelaide Hills
The higher altitude of the Adelaide Hills means it’s a cooler region, and cool climate Chardonnays reveal a finer
structure and more elegant style. The fruit profile tends to focus on white peach and nectarine. The oak is usually not
very prominent.
Western Australia, Margaret River
Margaret River is Western Australia’s most prominent Chardonnay producing region. In this region, the Chardonnays
Genre River Pebble 750ml Hippie 750ml are known to display citrus, peach, nectarine and even pineapple flavours. They also tend to be richer and more
750ml Marlborough Sauvignon Margaret River
Blanc powerful in style with more noticeable oak. Many of the Chardonnays made here are able to age 10 years or more.
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This cool climate region produces a very elegant style of Chardonnay that typically shows great acidity balanced with
intense fruit. This elegant style can often be overlooked in wine shows, however some of Australia’s best wines are
VARIETIES VARIETIES made from here, including Penfolds Yattarna and Eileen Hardy. Chances are your favourite Sparkling also comes from
Tassie, with the isle also producing great bubbles, such as Arras, Jansz and Clover Hill to name a few.
Victoria
The Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Geelong regions produce a diverse range of Chardonnay from elegant, cool
climate styles through to big, rich and buttery styles. This diversity really allows the winemaker to express themselves.
New South Wales
NSW has many diverse winegrowing regions, including the Hunter Valley, Tumbarumba, Orange and Mudgee. The Hunter
Valley styles tend to be big and rich with strong oak to support the richer fruit. Meanwhile, cooler regions like Tumbarumba
produce tighter, more elegant, stone fruit dominated styles. Chardonnay really gives the winemaker an opportunity to express
their craftsmanship, and the range of styles currently in production can be quite diverse with refinement happening all the time.
Try a few of these bottles on for size, I am sure you will find a new favourite amongst them.

Te Ora 750ml Brokenwood Orange Tree Chardonnay 2017 Riverina $8.99

Meraki 750ml Cricket Pitch
750ml This is cracking little chardonnay is full of peach and
melon, with a hint of tropical fruit. The palate is soft and
round and finishes with a slight vanilla.
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A wonderful full-bodied chardonnay full of citrus, peach

and nectarine with hints of honey. The creamy textural
palate is soft with plenty of melon and sweet spices
followed by a refreshing crisp finish.

Mumm Flinders Bay Chardonnay 2017 Margaret River

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Champagne
NV 750ml Classic peaches and cream with nuances of cashew
Croser
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Sparkling with a very long and smooth finish.
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Lock & Key Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2017
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Springtime has brought new life to Neptunes, with the

Brighton-Le-Sands café recently debuting a new look
and menu. Those who have been missing the
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beautifully-crafted rustic dishes of chef Clint Jaeger
(previously from Hugo’s and The Banc) can finally get
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their fix again. Staying true to the classics that have

kept Neptunes on bucket lists for twenty years, both
new dishes and old favourites make an appearance
on the menu.
The first thing I order is a hot chocolate, which is
served deconstructed, with a glass of chocolate syrup
and hot milk on the side for customers to mix their Claro Lager 24*330ml
own. Order a mocha, and they add a third glass of
espresso. Neptunes also roast their own coffee and
serve loose leaf tea by Melbourne tea specialists,Tea
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Drop. I also had a fruit smoothie which was deliciously

thick and tasty.
Let’s be honest, I didn’t go there just for their drinks.
Seeing the new venue and trying the food was my
main mission and I was not disappointed. They had
so much to offer! For breakfast you could have an
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acai bowl, smashed avocado or hotcakes, and for
lunch and dinner, there’s handmade pasta, wood
fired pizza and sharing plates including steak,
snapper and a Sunday roast. I didn’t know what to
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The acai bowl was particularly good. Topped

with granola, shaved coconut and chia seeds, the
blended purple puree makes a healthy option for
those who also have a sweet tooth. I also tried
the free-range grilled chicken breast with sautéed
mushrooms, which was perfectly cooked, and well
paired with a semi-sweet sauce. The four cheese
arancini with tomato sugo was also nice, the cheese filling oozing out Hahn Super Dry 4.6% 24*330ml
delightfully on the first bite. However, my favourite dish was the Humpty Doo barramundi fillet with Asahi Super Dry 24*330ml

fennel, baby cress salad and a light buttermilk dressing. The barramundi was cooked perfectly, and
paired with a small salad that was both simple and delicious.
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This chic, beachy European bistro with stunning views of the ocean and tons of natural light also
manages to pay attention to the tiniest of details. Green luscious plants and the cute little mirrors on the
walls make the café really stand out. Gorgeous tile, funky light fixtures, and picturesque ocean views
make Neptunes new space “the spot” for any occasion. Boasting excellent service, amazing food and
a convenient location - you can’t go wrong with a date at this stellar place.
– Angelica G. Garrett
9567 8590 Neptunes @neptunes.brightonlesands Corona 24*355ml

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BARE NAKED BOWLS

Superfood café Bare Naked Bowls manages to
do the unthinkable, and make healthy food that’s
actually tasty. With three stores across Sydney,
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my favourite is the Bare Naked Bowls in Bronte,
as it’s conveniently located near the bus stop, so
you can grab something delicious on your way
down to the beach.
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Bare Naked Bowls has the best acai bowls I have
ever had the pleasure of trying. Their menu is full
of fresh, healthy, filling and incredibly delicious
recipes. They mostly use organic ingredients
along with superfoods like cacao nibs, hemp
seeds, activated buckini and more. Their goal is
to promote an active lifestyle, which is why they
serve food that is delicious and nutritious.
The menu includes eight different acai bowls,
three smoothie bowls, five brekkie bowls, and so
much more to try. Everything you eat from there
contains so much energy you will be ready to
take on the world afterwards. It doesn’t matter if
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have allergies, they are able to cater to your
dietary needs.

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They also sell protein balls and gluten-free and
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Their most popular bowl is the Manly bowl. Made from a blend of organic acai, banana and
strawberry, the thick purple paste is topped with strawberries, blueberries, goji berries, bee pollen
and the most crunchy, sweet granola I have ever tasted. I could have just eaten the granola and been
satisfied with that. Whenever someone new came in, they couldn’t help but drop their jaw at how
glorious and full of color it was.
Alongside the bowls, they also serve four different types of latte and my favorite was the beetroot latte.
The friendly staff ask what kind of milk you want, with options such as homemade cashew milk, almond
and macadamia milk. I was curious as to what it would taste like, as beetroot can sometime have
a pickled taste. Served in a cute, small cup, the latte was a soft pink colour and a pleasantly warm
temperature. The flavour actually really threw me because it wasn’t what I expected it to taste like at all.
It was definitely a good surprise.
Take it from me, don’t leave Bronte without going to Bare Naked Bowls. With healthy recipes that give
you energy, and friendly staff who strive to know your name, you’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on Jack Daniel's 1907 Canadian Club 37%
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WATERMELON AND HALOUMI SALAD

Watermelon and haloumi combine to create a fresh, easy
salad that’s perfect for entertaining.
Servings: 4
Cooks in: 5 min prep, 5 min cook
Ingredients
• 80ml (1/3 cup) extra virgin olive oil
• 100g mini wholemeal pita bread pockets
• 2 tsp sumac
• 1/2 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 250g pkt haloumi, sliced
• 1.1kg seedless watermelon, peeled,
cut into small triangles
• 1 cup firmly packed combined fresh mint and
coriander leaves BEVERAGE MATCH!
• 1 large avocado, sliced The Orange Tree Rose
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• 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled into ribbons
Method
1. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add pita. Cook, turning, for 2-3 minutes or until golden and crisp. Sprinkle with
1 tsp sumac. Turn over to coat. Transfer to a plate. Rub pita with cut side of garlic clove. Set aside to cool. Coarsely tear.
2. Whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, honey, 1/2 tsp sumac and remaining oil in a bowl. Season.
3. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Spray with olive oil. Cook haloumi, turning, for 2 minutes or until golden. Coarsely tear.
4. Place watermelon, herbs, avocado, radish, cucumber, pita and haloumi on a platter. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with remaining sumac.

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