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The Lowdown · From the archive

Monday 26 October 2026

2 posts · as it happened

4:52PMNick Mayor

Not every great bottle comes with a big name attached.. Had a quick trip to Orange last week for a wedding and accidentally found a new favourite wine. Got chatting with Aaron, who runs Grape Pirates with his wife Bex, and he poured me through some of their stuff. The Pinot Noir was the winner for me. It’s got plenty of depth and more than enough character to hold its own against the bigger names in the region. I had a glass in the sun on Summer Street on Friday arvo, and it was far too easy to make it two.If you’re in Orange, they do free tastings at the farmers market on the second Saturday of the month. Closer to home, they’re at Marrickville markets on the third Sunday, or you can grab a few bottles at P&V. Worth a look!

2:38PMJack SladeJack Slade

Just wondering if my wife would divorce me if I brought home a 911 Junior from End of S.T.A.Y. I’ve just spent the morning researching and writing an article about the ridiculously high-powered half-sizes mini cars - and my index finger is getting dangerously close to the ‘Buy Now’ button.

John, sitting next to me, even suggested we just scrap our team Christmas party and buy one of these instead. I like where his head’s at.

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