Ex Vinum
The World of Fine Wine Issue 77
$65.00
Description
Original, thought-provoking, absorbing and impeccably detailed, The World of Fine Wine has set a new standard for wine publications. Along the way it has won many awards including Best Wine Magazine in the World [Gourmand International] and International Wine Publication of the Year [Louis Roederer Award] on multiple occasions.
First published in 2004 and now in its 77th Edition, each beautiful issue is lavishly illustrated, and so rich that it resembles a book more than a magazine. It’s not the cheapest wine journal on the market, but when you hold a copy in your hands, you’ll understand why.
The star-studded list of writing contributors includes established names such as Hugh Johnson, Andrew Jefford, Raymond Blake, Michel Bettane, David Schildknecht and Michael Edwards (and many more), and the magazine also supports a wealth of far-flung, less conventional talent like merchants Terry Theise and our own Rob Walters, plus regular contributions from Australians Nick Ryan and Ken Gargett. The journals also feature content from writers outside the wine industry, which is one of the things that make them so distinctive.
Despite its scholarly approach, The World of Fine Wine never strays towards the ponderous navel-gazing of many wine publications. Neither is it swayed by fads, trends or any individual palate. Terry Theise sums it up thus: “When your brain grows numb reading endless tasting notes and point-scores from writers determined to tell you precisely what to buy, it’s more than refreshing to open a copy of The World of Fine Wine and be reminded why you care in the first place.” We could not agree more.
The World of Fine Wine
$65.00
SPÖN PICKS
SPÖN Bottle Shop & Wine Bar: Made for Discovery
A 50-seater wine bar; Inspired by the charming, drink-in bottle shops hidden throughout the cobblestone streets of Europe, explore a rotating world of natural, organic, rare & vintage wines, and craft beers sourced from Australia and across the globe.
Born in Newtown
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Newtown – We created SPÖN as a cozy neighbourhood bottle shop and wine bar that feels relaxed, welcoming and distinctly its own. Creative, a little gritty, a little playful and always full of something new & unexpected — just like Newtown.
A bottle shop with a bar problem.
SPÖN - a discovery-led hybrid bottle-shop/Wine bar experience. Browse the shelves, grab a bottle and drink it at the bar — or pull up a stool and explore a daily rotating board of over 15+ distinct wines being poured by the glass. SPÖN is built around drinking what interests you.
Come curious. Leave with a new favourite.
We don’t tell you what to drink. You don’t need to know your varietals, regions or vintages, and you certainly don’t need to pretend you do. Tell us what you like, hate, what you’ve tried or curious about — we’ll take it from there. Sometimes the best bottle is the one you didn’t know you wanted.