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boutique exploring

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Fireside cellar doors

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art = food for the soul

lots of guerrilla art events happening around the fringes of #OrangeFOODweek, really blossoming little scene happening in the region

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New Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ wines released for F.O.O.D Week

The 2012 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Shiraz Viognier ($24) and 2012 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’ Tempranillo ($24) have been released in time for Orange F.O.O.D Week, with a number of events planned for the winery.

The 2012 vintage in Orange was a difficult one, with rain the cause of most issues.  The vineyard of Angullong sits on the southern side of Orange’s Mount Canobolas at an elevation of 620 metres.  Subsequently the grapes tend to ripen earlier than some of the higher vineyards, with Angullong less affected by this rain.

“Vineyard management was crucial during 2012,” commented Angullong’s Ben Crossing.  “We had modest yields, however there was good ripeness and flavour profiles.”

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traipsing from artisan market to market

indulged my university budget & champagne tastes by traipsing from gourmet artisan market to village market for the first weekend of #OrangeFOODweek - oh the joy

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With over 120 events starring local producers, providores and vineyards, and the turning of the Autumn colours, there's no better time to visit #OrangeNSW. Orange F.O.O.D Week runs from 4-13 April

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revving up for the regional PopArt renaissance

The launch of the #PopArtCollective in #OrangeNSW has painted a pretty fantastic picture of what the future of art will look like here in regional NSW, and has me pretty glad to be here to catch the first wave.

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rockin' The Rocking Horse Lounge

Orange has its fair share of Good Food Chef Hat restaurants, but there's some real local gems also worth sharing. Ladies & Gentlemen, I present to you the Rocking Horse Lounge - it totally rocks

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New South Wales winemakers should make more Provencal-style rosés, blended dry whites, and medium-bodied, spicy reds. So says a leading wine industry adviser, addressing the question of how NSW might get more of its wines into restaurants.

NSW wine is sadly under-represented in restaurants,...

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revel in the altitude & visit Printhie Wines

It's one of the top five destination vineyards of #OrangeNSW, do yourself a favour and visit. very scenic cellar door, incredible wines

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"It’s never too late…"

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treechange #OrangeNSW

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all hail Autumn + the village pub

The fantastic thing about the arrival of Autumn and the rain and the chilly evenings, is the village pub. As soon as the rain hit we hit the road the Millthorpe to Gerry’s Commercial Hotel to warm up by the fire.

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rediscovering soul country - exploring Borenore

Not many people venture over the Blue Mountains when they visit New South Wales, Australia. But you’re in for a treat if you do. Head to Orange, just a 3.5 hour drive west from Sydney, for an authentic experience of the Australian bush countryside.

One of the biggest towns in the Central West region of New South Wales, Orange is surrounded by gold rush era villages that are both charming to explore and full of hidden wonders. In addition to the slice of Australian history you can immerse yourself in, this region is an up-and-coming gourmet destination full of award-winning vineyards, fresh artisanal produce and incredible restaurants and cafes.

After spending over 15 years roaming the world, I’ve come back to my roots and relocated in the Central West of New South Wales. Sure, Sydney has the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, but this region has an abundance of treasures that I’ll share with you –  so you can experience living like an Australian local.

I recently took a trip to the village of Borenore, which is a 15 minute drive west of Orange, and it was a real experience of soul country for me. I had absolutely no idea before this trip that my family actually traces its Australian roots back to this village, and I discovered that my father’s mother’s ancestors settled here during the gold rush between 1850 and 1870.

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beautiful Byng + a bygone era

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Sydney: we came, we renovated, we left