Places to visit…….food and wine to enjoy! (November issue)

Frisk Espresso & Small Bar

31 / 103 Francis Street, Northbridge (Perth) WA

Café /Bar

Open for breakfast and lunch Monday to Sunday and dinner to late Wednesday to Sunday.

The premises has been fitted out with comfortable, trendy furnishings and has a stylish retro ambience. It is a cosy and relaxing venue for meeting up with small numbers of friends or family, or to enjoy intimately as a couple, for a nightcap after dinner in Northbridge, or to relax quietly for a private moment as an individual reading a book, writing notes or simply enjoying some quiet time whilst watching people and traffic go by. Drop in to see Michael and ask for a glass of Soumah Savarro 2011 that has just been added to the wine list!

Swanbourne Cellars

103 Claremont Crescent, Swanbourne (Perth) WA

Fine wine retailer

Open 9am - 830pm Monday to Saturday and 12am - 7pm Sunday

This is a family owned bottle shop and founder member of the Liquor Barons group of independent stores. Located at the heart of Swanbourne Village, the store is dedicated to servicing the local community with their favourite wines beers and spirits at competitive prices. The extensive and eclectic range of wines also attracts customers from around Perth to fossick through the cellar or attend one of our many tasting events.

Collectively the management team have over 80 years experience in the wine industry and all part-time staff are encouraged to learn about wine and spirits through external courses and fortnightly educational tastings in-house.

Drop in to browse their extensive wine selection and ask for a bottle of SOUMAH Savarro 2011 (Yarra Valley) or award winning Lamont Pinot Noir 2007 (Central Otago) to take with you when you leave!

Woodend Wine Store

42e Anslow Street, Woodend (Vic)

Open Monday to Saturday 11 - 8pm and Sunday 12 - 6pm.

Located right behind the brewery, this store has parking out front and a café next door. Caroline Payne is one of the owners and manager and opened the doors just a few weeks ago. I am led to believe that the Friday night tastings have been a hit from day one, and we have provided some tasting stock so the locals can see what is on offer. Caroline has selected a great range of wines from our portfolio including wine from Soumah, Warner Glen Estate / Frog Belly, Hastwell & Lightfoot and Amietta Vineyard. Definitely worth a visit if you are a local or passing through the area.

Wine Bank on View

45 View Street, Bendigo (Vic)

Open Monday to Thursday 730am - 11pm; Friday 730am - 1am; Saturday 830am - 1pm; Sunday 830 - 6pm

This venue has become somewhat of an institution and certainly a tourist destination for Bendigo and regional Victoria. Steeped in history, Wine Bank on View offers a place for breakfast, lunch or dinner, coffee, a glass of wine and accommodation. They regularly host wine tastings (Wednesday nights) and winemaker dinners. We recently hosted a mixed tasting of SOUMAH wine from the Yarra Valley, Warner Glen Estate from Margaret River and Lamont from Central Otago. This is definitely a venue to know about and one to visit.

That’s all for now so happy sipping, drinking and dining! Cheers Sarah