Indholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2019 i Fleurieu Living Magazine

Key Personnel Petra de Mooy Petra has always loved, art, design, photogrpahy and words. Combining all of these into a career has been the fulfillment of these interests. She loves working with all of the creatives on the Fleurieu to showcase the best the region has to offer. Jason Porter Jason has worked as a graphic designer and creative director both locally and overseas for over thirty years. When not in the office, he can usually be found tweaking the crossover filters on his ridiculously over-the-top hi-fi system. Kate Le Gallez Kate started her working life as a lawyer and consultant, before turning to a lifelong love of writing. She confesses to suffering a mild podcast addiction, which results in her overuse of the phrase ‘I was listening to a…

On the rugged shores of the southern end of Kangaroo Island sits the award-winning Southern Ocean Lodge (SOL). Pulling up to the gates at SOL, there’s a sense of anticipation and expectation. It builds slowly as we drive in on the access road at the mandated twenty-five kilometres per hour to reach this exclusive destination. Take it slow, relax, enjoy the scenery. We’re not in a rush. The lodge manager, Alison Heath, and valet are on hand to greet us at the beginning of a long boardwalk that leads to the front entrance. They’re here to maximise guests’ comfort and ease and I’m quickly admonished for trying to unpack the car. Unencumbered by baggage, we head in and are met by two additional staff who open the large wooden doors…

LAPITO HOUSE Myponga Lapito House is a peaceful retreat located off the beaten track in the Fleurieu countryside. The old stone farmhouse has been restored, offering uninterrupted views of Myponga’s rolling hills and lush green pastures. Set on 116 acres of land, Lapito House is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up the South Australian scenery. Bring your walking boots and four-legged friend for a weekend of adventures and exploring on the property. Sleeps up to 8 guests – pet friendly lapitohouse.com RIDGETOP RETREATS Deep Creek Conservation Park Overlooking the Stringybark Forest in Deep Creek Conservation Park these three award-winning architecturally designed hideaways take full advantage of their unique location surrounded by wildlife. Relax in the open plan living space with parquetry floors, stainless steel kitchen and leather…

CHENIN BLANC Origin: Loire Valley, France Temple Bruer 2017 The Agonist Organic Chenin Blanc Sourced from subregion – Langhorne Creek Langhorne Creek is a long way from the Loire, but the similar soil composition is a perfect match for this French grape. The wine has had some barrel maturation in large-format French oak with lees stirring to soften the natural high acidity. Showing a nose of flowers, pears, honey and quinces, this juicy white pairs well with Indian curries or a crispy pork belly. templebruerwines.com FIANO Origin: Rome, Italy Vigna Bottin 2018 Fiano Sourced from subregion – McLaren Vale Rich with savoury tannins, this fresh and approachable white exhibits notes of lemon curd, chalk and fresh cut spring herbs. Native to the southern parts of Italy, this variety loves hot…

Spring has sprung folks, so head to your local farmers’ market to make the most of what the new season has to offer. Our markets are teeming with an abundance of produce to choose from including beautiful young, tender asparagus, green garlic, baby courgette, bright leafy greens and so much more. Now, this may seem a little out of the ordinary, but what better way to get those vegetables into us than to make pizza? Yes, you read right. One of my favourite ways to get the good stuff in, is by piling them onto a crispy, fluffy pizza base. And just quietly, any fussy non-vegetable eating members of your household may be more inclined to try vegetables if they’re on a pizza and draped in melty, cheesy goodness. As…

The rise of men’s groups and associated ‘men’s work’ is about breaking the myths around masculinity and offering participants the chance to work towards a more conscious version of the person they want to be. A men’s gathering is a safe place to explore this. It’s about creating a space for men to get together and be themselves. The inaugural Southern Men’s Gathering will be held in November this year at Dzintari, the group accommodation site managed by the Latvian community near Yankalilla. This two-and-a-half day camp is aimed at creating positive social change around masculinity. The event is being run by the Southern Men’s Group, a voluntary organisation where men meet regularly to support one another, and to build connections with other men in the community. Founded by local…

Drawing on Country at South Coast Regional Arts Centre, Goolwa from 5 September to 6 October Good Day Sunshine - The Songs of Lennon and McCartney* at Centenary Hall, Goolwa on 7 September Landmarks - Winnie Pelz and Loene Furler at Signal Point Gallery, Goolwa Wharf Precinct from 14 September to 27 October Adelaide Coastrek* from Parsons Beach to Goolwa on 20 September Timeless by Tenori* at Centenary Hall, Goolwa on 21 September The Adelaide Big Band* at Centenary Hall, Goolwa on 5 October Opera Made to Order* at Mount Compass War Memorial Hall, Mount Compass on 19 October The Band of the South Australia Police* at Centenary Hall, Goolwa on 26 October Alexandrina Council’s Art Collection at South Coast Regional Arts Centre, Goolwa from 8 November to 14 December…

It’s 1889 and an unconventional exhibition is causing a stir in colonial Melbourne’s burgeoning art scene. Plans are underway for a display of paintings by a new wave of talented artists, who would later become known as Australian Impressionists — Tom Roberts, Charles Conder and Arthur Streeton. Their style is described by newspaper columnists at the time as ‘sketchy’ and ‘brilliant in colour but vague in design.’ The size of the paintings is unusual too, a mere nine inches by five inches (23cm x 13cm), a scale usually reserved for preliminary studies, not the final piece. But perhaps most shocking is the medium on which the artists have chosen to paint — the lids of old cedar cigar boxes. ‘I just love the larrikin nature of those Australian Impressionists,’ gallery…

In a world where life only ever seems to speed up, the kitchen garden is an invitation to slow down. Like any garden, growing a kitchen garden means returning to the seasons, submitting to the vagaries and fickleness of nature and learning the lessons the soil wants to share. More and more, it’s an endeavour that many chefs and restaurants around the Fleurieu are embracing. The rewards of these kitchen gardens go well beyond fresh produce, they’re also helping restaurants to reduce their food waste, become more sustainable and gain new insights into the food of the Fleurieu. There’s a note of outrage in Hayley Pember-Calvert’s voice when she talks about, of all things, broccoli. Standing amid the kitchen garden at Leonards Mill, which Hayley co-owns with husband Iain Calvert,…

According to Greek mythology, Elysium is a state or place of perfect happiness, a paradise where heroes could live out their immortal days. It’s no surprise then, that this is the name that Betty Harris, now 94, chose for the Blewitt Springs winery she owned and operated with her husband, Frank from 1970 to 1985. As an accountant-turned-winemaker who, quite frankly, prefers a drop of brandy, Betty’s zest for perfection led her to become not only a celebrated winemaker, but also the first woman chairperson of the McLaren Vale Bushing Festival. Betty started her career as an accountant in public firms and her family’s two menswear businesses. Then in 1969, as Frank took on more senior roles in the State Transport Authority, eventually becoming general manager, Betty began considering new…

Having first crossed paths as high school sweethearts, Chris and Maddie’s wedding seemed like it was years in the making. When the day finally came, it was a big celebration enjoyed by the family and friends who had shared in the couple’s almost ten years together. Chris proposed to Maddie on a long weekend getaway to McLaren Vale in January 2018. After a day of wine tasting Chris surprised Maddie with a custom-made diamond ring. The couple had spent many weekends and holidays over the years at Maddie’s parents’ holiday home in Port Elliot, so the Fleurieu was an easy choice for their wedding location. As soon as they visited Lake Breeze Wines, meeting with Cellar Door and Event Manager, Ashleigh, Chris and Maddie knew they had found the perfect…

Driving around McLaren Vale, there’s a few names that come up again and again. McMurtrie and Strout lend their names to roads threading through the vineyards. The Pedler name is bestowed on a road, a creek and a cottage. But Samson Tall? An early settler in the region, Tall has nary a dirt track to his name. That is until Paul Wilson and Heather Budich chose Samson Tall as the name for their winery. Located on McMurtrie Road, Samson Tall – the winery – makes its home in the Bethany Wesleyan Chapel built in 1854, while Samson Tall – the man – now rests in the cemetery out the back. ‘Samson started the property and so we thought it was important that he would be honoured in the naming of…

We all have our go-to destinations and creature comforts. For me, it’s a surf at the powerful Knights Beach, followed by a cuppa at De Groot Coffee and a long podcast episode for the drive home. But how often do we truly break from such routines to experience something new? A quick Google of Alexandrina Council’s boundary offers a glimpse into the sheer diversity of fun at our doorstep, which we often neglect. Covering eighteen-hundred square kilometres and encompassing forests, hills, lakes, rivers, coast, charismatic townships and three (three!) wine regions, this is truly a unique part of the world, forever offering something new to travellers and locals alike. Here are some suggestions to get you started. Stretch the legs Whether you’re after a leisurely stroll or more intensive hike,…

When husband and wife, Paul and Ren, began looking for a place of their own on the south coast, their love of vintage furniture and mid-century style led them to a late 1960s shack a stone’s throw from the Port Elliot foreshore. The house had all the key elements they wanted in a getaway: its modern two-storey design was built for functionality but in the casual style of holiday living. Plus, it was close to a surf break (Knight’s) and a more sheltered beach (Horseshoe Bay). A narrow deck extending across the front looked out over the ocean, while a games room completed the holiday vibe on the ground floor. These features would later form the template for a much bolder vision for modern coastal living, infused with those original…

Singled out ‘Single-vineyard’ wine is made solely from fruit grown in one vineyard which the winemaker and viticulturist believe shows the best possible expression of the variety and site. A single-vineyard wine isn’t necessarily ‘better’ than a blend of sites or grapes. Rather, it’s a unique and transparent view into a single variety, a pure expression of place and the grape’s varietal characters. Here is a selection of four different single-vineyard wines that showcase the beauty of the Fleurieu from grape to glass. Springs Road Shiraz 2017 Renowned viticulturist Joch Bosworth knows his vineyards intimately. This enables him to produce some of the most delicious wines in the region from exceptional sites, including this beauty from Kangaroo Island. Established in 1994, the Springs Road vineyard is planted on sandy loam…

Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan Published by Jonathan Cape (an imprint of Vintage) ISBN 9781787331662 $29.99 From a reimagined Britain of the 1980s, prolific and prize-winning author Ian McEwan sketches what the beginnings of sophisticated, human-like robots charged with highly developed artificial intelligence might look like. While transferring a visible future into a transfigured past, he explores what such machines might represent and become. Might they be toys, slaves, ‘ambulant laptops’ or an improved version of humanity, a reference point to better our behaviours? Are they a passport to increased leisure, unshackling us from drudgery, or do they level a substantial threat against our sense of purpose and self? Charlie, a thirty-something day-trader with a degree in anthropology and an interest in electronics, uses his inheritance to buy Adam,…

Being Social: Tatachilla Lutheran College Year 12 Formal The evening of Friday 26 June marked a milestone for Tatachilla’s Year 12 students as they celebrated their formal at Serafino Wines. The night was spectacular and thoroughly enjoyed by spruced-up staff and students. Being Social: FLM 7th Anniversary Party Contributors past and present were invited to celebrate Fleurieu Living Magazine’s seventh year in print at Kuitpo Hall on 29 June. Despite the winter chill, it was a cosy afternoon of cool tunes, hearty food and wholesome company, with food trucks from Pit Stop Italian and Van Dough pleasing the masses. Being Social: WCHF Beach House Official Opening The official opening of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation (WCHF) Beach House was held on 20 July, attended by over 200 major donors,…