This beloved grape has found a happy home in the cooler Tasmanian climate. As a result, the Apple Isle produces some of the best examples of chardonnay in Australia. Our expert panel, convened by Peter Bourne, tastes and rates 30 of the best, in
Gourmet Traveller Wine October/November 2021 issue
We’re fortunate at GT WINE to have had the chance for a chat with chef Miguel Maestre, who has also shared recipes from his book, Feast. Miguel says “that now more than ever, we need things to entertain and inspire us, so I hope a little piece of my family and a generous slice of the Maestre life can make people smile and inspire them to have a good time in the kitchen. A little bit of love, cooking, fun, salt and a smile to take us away from all that’s going on.” Recipes by Miguel Maestre and wine pairings to suit by Peter Bourne, in
Gourmet Traveller Wine October/November 2021 issue
In 2016 and only in his 20s, Will Gilbert took over the family brand – a task that might have felt daunting for some, but not our Young Winemaker of the Year. Will Gilbert was destined to be a winemaker – the sixth-generation grape-grower in his family. Not that there was any pressure from his father Simon, just his innate desire to “mess with grapes”. Gilbert has done more than that, taking Gilbert Family Wines in a new direction than was set by his more traditional father. Peter Bourne chats with Will who, at 32, is at the threshold of his vinous journey, in
Gourmet Traveller Wine October/November 2021 issue
With the weather warming up and the festive season just around the corner, there’s no better time to join us for a night of indulgence with our selection of top sparkling and champagne. From elegant expressions from Champagne and Vouvray to modern, vibrant sparkling from Italy, Orange, Mudgee and Tasmania – it’s a line-up not to be missed by any fan of the bubbly kind. Join Peter Bourne at Sydney’s Chiswick in Woollahra on December 8 and Brisbane’s Otto on December 1, for a night of celebration.
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If you’re game for eating our wild meats, you’re not alone as they are exported globally. We rarely eat our native meats, which is a shame. Not only are they delicious and nutritious, but padded paws have less impact on our environment. Kangaroo and wallaby meat is lean, and high in protein and iron. Cooking it can be tricky: the tip is to either serve it rare or as a slow-cooked dish so it doesn’t end up tough and dry. We should also eat more venison. Deer is an introduced animal with cloven feet and maundering herds can damage our fragile environment. Eating more venison could help reduce this impact. And game animals make marvellous charcuterie, too. Peter Bourne finds the perfect accompaniments to match, in
Gourmet Traveller Wine October/November 2021 issue
Peter Bourne’s recommendations for all tastes and wallets
2021 Yalumba Y Series Pinot Noir, South Australia, A$15
2021 First Ridge Fiano, Mudgee, A$28
2019 Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, A$45
2019 L’Artisan Le Grenache Noir, Languedoc, France, A$20
2016 Condado de Haza Ribera del Duero Crianza, Ribera del Duero, Spain, A$53
2019 Clonakilla Murrumbateman Syrah, Canberra District, A$110
Gourmet Traveller Wine October/November 2021 issue
Cabernet sauvignon can be a difficult grape, picky about where it’s grown, but these offerings from West Australia found favour among our panel of experts, convened by Peter Bourne, for
Gourmet Traveller Wine August/September 2021 issue
Only 10 years into his career, Matt Burton took a leap of faith and established his own label, Gundog Estate. He’s been reaping the rewards ever since. It was a serendipitous family connection that saw Matt Burton seduced into the world of wine, as Peter Bourne discovers when he speaks with Matt, starting with a stint as a cellar hand and leading to being selected as a finalist in the prestigious GTW Winemaker of the Year finalist, in
Gourmet Traveller Wine August/September 2021 issue
In uncertain times – or even at the best of times – what’s better than entertaining at home? Try these six superior starters, including Tuna Empanadas, Onion and Anchovy Tart, and delicious others, from Andy Harris and Hannah Meppem with wines matched by Peter Bourne, in
Gourmet Traveller Wine August/September 2021 issue
Frenchman Nicolas Appert figured that the process used to preserve wine might also work for storing food. In 1795, he was the first person to test the theory – with fish.
Peter Bourne is a lover of canned fish in all its guises, even right down to the pictorial labels – who knew! Here’s his pick of beverages to enjoy with tuna, sardines, anchovies and others, in
Gourmet Traveller Wine August/September 2021 issue
Peter Bourne’s recommendations for all tastes and wallets
2019 Innocent Bystander Tempranillo, Victoria, A$25
2017 Hardys HRB Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Pyrenees and Clare Valley, A$35
2020 Gemtree Small Batch Grenache SBE, McLaren Vale, A$50
2019 La Noblesse Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley, France, A$22
2017 Tenuta Aglaea Etna Rosso Thalia, Sicily, Italy, A$53
2019 Seppelt St. Peters Grampians Shiraz, Grampians, A$80
Gourmet Traveller Wine August/September 2021 issue
In part 2 of the exploration of New Zealand pinot noir, the GTW panel, convened by Peter Bourne and a panelist himself, tastes a selection from throughout the South Island, including the world-renowned Central Otago region, in
Gourmet Traveller WINE June/July 2021 issue
It seems like he’s been making wine forever, but it’s only been recently that finalist Matt Harrop has found the perfect opportunity and location to express his craft. Peter Bourne speaks with Matt about his pathway to landing his dream job as the winemaker at Curly Flat and why he’s been selected as a finalist for this sought- after recognition, in
Gourmet Traveller WINE June/July 2021 issue
Winter is coming. What better way to get through the cold, dark nights than with these delicious pies and stews to warm the kitchen. Recipes by Andy Harris with wines to match selected by Peter Bourne, in
Gourmet Traveller WINE June/July 2021 issue
Once only beef was used to make mince, but the addition of different meats has opened up a world of recipes. Minced Meat can be cooked in many ways – a quick web search comes up with multiple listings of recipes with even serious chefs like Fordon Ramsay in the game. As a white, Anglo-Australian, my childhood mince dishes were very basic and all made with beef. The diversity of Australina food now sees the meat source widened to include pork, veal, lamb (a favourite) and chicken. Here are a few of Peter Bourne’s top picks, in
Gourmet Traveller WINE June/July 2021 issue
Peter Bourne’s recommendations for all tastes and wallets
2019 Crittenden Estate Geppetto Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, A$26
2018 Frankland Estate Shiraz, Frankland River, A$30
2017 Rikard Cabernets, Orange, A$45
2019 Feudo Arancio Nero d’Avola, Sicily, Italy, A$20
2018 Penfolds Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon, California, US, A$120
2019 De Bortoli Melba Amphora Cabernet, Yarra Valley, A$80
in Gourmet Traveller WINE June/July 2021 issue
The success of New Zealand’s Wairarapa pinot noir is well documented, while expressions from Marlborough no longer play second fiddle to its premier grape, sauvignon blanc. Our panel, convened by and including Peter Bourne, puts wines from both regions to the test, in
Gourmet Traveller WINE April/May 2021 issue
Who would have thought the mighty Brassicas would be enjoying a renaissance after years of being boiled to death i their own juices? Peter Bourne explores what to pair with – love ’em or hate ’em – Brussels Sprouts, Sauerkraut, Gai Lan, Broccoli, Cavolo Nero, and Cauliflower, in
Gourmet Traveller WINE April/May 2021 issue
It’s the Gourmet Traveller WINE’s 10th annual Best Cellar Door Awards
Now more than ever, we need to support our wine producers and their cellar doors, so Peter Bourne scoured New South Wales as part of GTW’s quest to find the best of the best in every region of Australia. Peter writes about the star performers, including the outstanding wines from each winning Cellar Door, from Canberra District, Hilltops, Mudgee, Orange, and Southern Highlands, in
Gourmet Traveller WINE April/May 2021 issue
Peter Bourne’s recommendations for all tastes and wallets
2020 Trenthan /estate The Family Sangiovese Rosé, Murray Darling A$18
2017 Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Mudgee, A$32
2018 Eden Road Canberra Syrah, Canberra District, A$50
2014 Chateau Oumsiyat Jaspe Red, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon, A$28
2018 Fabien Coche Bourgogne Aligoté, Cote d’Or, France, A$52
2019 Vasse Felix Heytsbury Chardonnay, Margaret River, A$92
Gourmet Traveller WINE April/May 2021 issue
