Food
Gather at Coriole, McLaren Vale
Chef Tom Tilbury prides himself on sourcing local, ethically harvested
and sustainable produce, forging a sterling reputation for Gather Food
& Wine at Robe, which he ran with wife Sarah until early 2018. Robe’s
loss has been the Fleurieu’s gain, with Tom finding a kindred spirit in
Coriole and the Lloyd family when the Tilburys moved back north.
‘Our like-minded food and dining philosophies merged seamlessly,’
Tom says of Gather at Coriole. ‘The Fleurieu’s producers provide
some of the country’s most exceptional ingredients, particularly the
seafood, poultry and meat we source from local farmers. The Estate
grows a large percentage of fruit, vegetables and herbs including
Australian natives and succulents too.’ Gather opens seven days for
lunch, serving seasonal, innovative, skilfully-executed and beautifully-
presented fare that’s quintessentially Australian (with top-shelf views
and wine to match).
Drinks
Big Easy Radio, Aldinga
You can’t miss the big new bright-blue shed at Aldinga. Located
on a twenty-acre farm alongside an eighty-five-year-old stone-clad
homestead and six acres of vineyards, Big Easy Radio’s new cellar
door certainly encapsulates winemaker Matt Head’s ethos of making
wine more approachable. ‘Wine can be intimidating due to its
Eurocentric history and language, and we’re all about changing that,’
‘We wanted to create a truly Aussie brand that encapsulates what
it means to live in Australia, showcasing the beautiful coastal
community of McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu.’ A closer inspection of
the cellar door’s rustic grounds and garden confirms a place more
boardshorts than Bordeaux. The big blue shed is currently open for
pop-up music and feel good events (see diary dates) but anticipate
being open regularly from Spring. >Page left and above left: Chef Tom Tilbury prides himself on sourcing local, ethically-harvested and sustainable produce at Gather. Above right: Head to the bright blue shed at
Aldinga to sample some great Australian wines at Big Easy Radio.