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Truffle Hill, Manjimup: A Winter Wonderland of Black Gold Monica Tindall One of my girlfriends in Perth is a recipe designer—and if we’re in town in winter, she never fails to spoil us with fresh truffle creations, like scrambled eggs lavishly shaved with recentl…
Big Brook Retreat: Pemberton’s Embrace of Quiet Luxury Monica Tindall At Big Brook Retreat, there’s no busy hotel lobby, no polite breakfast buffet chatter, and absolutely no chance of sharing your serenity with anyone under the age of sixteen. Just arch…
A quiet achiever in Pemberton’s wine scene, Picardy pairs Burgundian finesse with Australian soul—no fanfare, just seriously good wine. Monica Tindall Picardy came to me not by press release or cellar door chatter, but through quiet conviction from those who l…
Wine & good times & stunning nature & artisan spirits & dreamy stays! Ampersand Estates in Pemberton adds up to an escape that’s all about connection, crafted with a dash of fun and a whole lot of soul. Monica Tindall Ampersand Estates in We…
Perth’s quiet confidence meets world-class hospitality at The Westin Perth, a CBD hotel blending corporate sharpness with tranquil luxury and local charm. Monica Tindall Perth is many things—isolated, yes, but also quietly self-assured. It doesn…
Ancient Rome gets a modern West Australian makeover at Garum, a top Italian restaurant in Perth where tradition, technique and terroir come together on the plate. Monica Tindall If your idea of Roman cuisine begins and ends with carbonara, think again. Garum giv…
Riverbank Estate, Swan Valley Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Oh gosh, we have had a fabulous trip to Australia’s South West, and we depart with a bang with a wine-paired meal at RiverBank Estate in Swan Valley just before we head to the airport. Only a 20-m…
Stella Bella, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau We’re staying in a Malbec cabin at the beautiful Chambré Estate in Margaret River. Fortunately for us, Stella Bella’s cellar door is just across the road. We skip across the highway for an afte…
Rare Foods & Subsea Estate Wines – Augusta, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau You may have heard of aging bottled wine beneath the waves, but how about actually using the sea as a cellar for secondary fermentation? The recovery of …
Chambré Estate Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Gosh, we’ve stayed in some beautiful accommodation on this trip to Australia’s South West, and Chambré Estate continues to do the region proud. The self-contained cabins and suites offer t…
Voyager Estate – Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Possibly one of the most beautiful wineries you can visit in Margaret River is Voyager Estate, which is part of the exclusive Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia collecti…
Miss Chow’s, Edwards Wines, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau One of Margaret River’s newest openings, Miss Chow’s, overlooks the undulating vineyards of Edwards Wines through tall glass walls. Huge gums frame the vines, and a met…