Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2021/22 i Fleurieu Living Magazine

Key Personnel Petra de Mooy The day we turned ten – here it is people. Hope you enjoy it as much as we loved creating it. 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 audio 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 podcast … ’ as a conversation starter. Holly Wyatt A self-described ‘city-escapee,’ Holly moved to the Fleurieu chasing wide-open spaces and the…

This summer be inspired. The colour is pure, prints are bold and the silhouette clean for effortless style.…

A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson (2015). A story of a man living through the second world war, the ripple effects from his life and the differences we can make to the world. Wild Sea: A History of the Southern Ocean by Joy McCann (2018). An erudite demonstration that ‘far from being a wild sea at the uttermost end of Earth’, the Southern Ocean is deeply entangled with humanity’s past and the world’s future. Lab Girl: A Story of Trees Science & Love by Hope Jahren (2016). An outstanding, poetic memoir written by a scientist, memorialising her love of plants and lifelong friendship with her laboratory partner. Peace by Gary Disher (2019). A gripping, tightly controlled crime novel set in South Australia’s mid-north. The Chrysalids by John Wyndham (1955).…

Adelaide’s ‘city of churches’ moniker could easily extend to our beloved Fleurieu Peninsula. The South Australian colony was the first in the world to separate church and state, and a multitude of dissenting denominations established themselves here, away from the discrimination they’d experienced in their home countries. In the early days services were held in private homes or in the open – in the old McLaren Vale town of Gloucester, settlers gathered to worship beneath a giant gum tree beside a well at Oxenberry Farm. Dating from the 1840s, the churches here were among the earliest built by the colony. Often basic structures with plain furnishings, the surviving buildings are nevertheless diverse in history, heritage and design. They were most commonly built of locally sourced stone, but timber and cob…

‘Scientists are amazing at figuring it all out, going through the data, giving us targets and roadmaps and telling us what we need to do,’ Bea says. ‘But they don’t necessarily have the same skill set that filmmakers, artists and singers do at exciting people and inspiring movement.’ Over the past six years Bea has bounced between contracts with Adelaide Festival, while also leading hikes with Big Heart Adventures in spectacular locations around the country. This rotation of work has allowed Bea to strike a fulfilling balance between her appreciation of the arts and deep love of nature. But her multifaceted interests know no bounds; her eyes sparkle with the same infectious ardour for complex climate change data as they do for live music or multi-day hikes. For Bea, none…

From our publishing editor Petra Ten years ago when we were finishing the first issue of FLM, I honestly thought our graphic designer / creative director (and my husband) Jason had perhaps set the bar too high. I looked at the screen – the images and style of what we had created seemed a bit out of reach for a repeat performance. It had been a Herculean effort to get it out, so perhaps it was just knowing that we were about to start at the beginning again for issue two that had me scared. It was a steep learning curve and we’d worked hard to get there. Our young daughter (five at the time) even said, ‘if I hear the words photography or magazine one more time…’ Thankfully, that…

And in the past year, they’ve taken on one of the most treacherous activities any family can undertake – renovating the family home. Or in this case, the family winery. ‘It’s more of a rebirth,’ explains Corrina Wright, winemaker and sixthgeneration Oliver family member, of the renovation and extension of the Oliver’s Taranga cellar door. Anyone familiar with the old cellar door will recall the charming (and small) 1850s worker’s cottage and deck. Pre-Covid, it was charmingly squishy. Post-Covid, and the attendant density requirements, it was unworkable. The plans for a new cellar door were, however, well in train prior to 2020. ‘We’d had the project planned for a while and were just putting our big girl pants on to get it happening,’ says Corrina. The design, created with Tylen…

‘Since I met him, Nick’s been saying, “I want to make my own wines from Kangaroo Island. And I want the world to know about Kangaroo Island as a wine region”,’ Bec says. ‘But he’d kind of realised he needed to develop himself first.’ To that end, the pair spent the next few years building out their winemaking experience. Now the winemaker, together with wife Rebecca, is working to introduce the rest of Australia to Kangaroo Island’s wines through their label The Stoke alongside the part-marketing concept, part-research project, part-love letter that is Guroo Wines. ‘We were figuring it out the other day that we’ve done over thirty vintages between us now,’ says Nick when we sit down to chat over a cup of tea along with Bec and baby…

‘I wanted it to feel both expansive and womb-like – where we are protected, warm and safe but can look out onto the world changing around us.’ Thus began a 58-year passion for travel and collecting that has seen Mike and his wife Rita traverse the world in search of treasures and adventure. But perhaps their greatest find, and most rewarding escapade has been finding their treasured property and building their home in the hills behind Yankalilla. Rita explains, ‘About eight years ago we realised it was time to plan for retirement, and we wanted our own little piece of God’s earth. One of our daughters lived in Adelaide… and we love wine, so South Australia seemed like a perfect fit.’ Plus, they needed somewhere to keep Mike’s ever-growing art…

01. Dianna Conte General Manager Vine Shed Venue & Cellar Door The Fleurieu is a truly amazing community with unique experiences that everyone should come and try. Opening our cellar door and venue the Vine Shed one year ago has been such an honour: the hard work resulted in us also receiving McLaren Vale New Business and Business of the year 2021, which was very exciting for all of us. 02. Roxie Deacon Finance/Office Manager Watermayne FLM has been such a great way to discover our own backyard. All the little hidden gems that we might not have found without the mag. It’s been such a great platform for so many new and up-and-coming businesses. 03. Janice Manning Owner Face the World Huge congratulations to Petra and Jason on the realisation…

They started fermenting yoghurt and bread at home, while also encountering Korea’s great fermented side dish, kimchi, for the first time. It was the start of something which, over the next four years, would eventually result in their kombucha (fermented tea) brand, Gather Brewing. That exceptionally well-timed exit marked the end of one type of life – that saw them living in South Korea, London and China among other places – and the beginning of a new one making a permanent home on the Fleurieu, growing their family and brewing some excellent kombucha. Rachel and Olivia met in 2011 playing on Australia’s national volleyball team, which means they were both very good at a sport that barely gets noticed in Australia. Internationally, it’s a different story. Volleyball is the world’s…

We asked Fleurieu-based high-school students to submit original photographs capturing an emotion, a story or create a document of a place and time. The portraits could be studio-based, environmental, candid or self-portraits. Lily Dawn Powell, 17, Encounter Lutheran Through this portrait I intended to accentuate the impacts of cultural stereotypes and their influence on immigrants’ ability to belong in their communities. These portraits display the uniqueness, individuality and beauty of the subject who is often overlooked. Jack McArdle, 17, Investigator College Eve: This is an environmental portrait of my younger sister, Eve. I used vignetting and the harsh evening light to my advantage, allowing for the flower to provide a shadow over her face and create a more contrasting and interesting portrait. Emily: This is a portrait with one of…

Sgroppino After a long lunch or decadent dinner, this cocktail is not only refreshing but may also help to relax your stomach. Ingredients 100ml Lake Breeze Moscato30ml Salopian Summer Gin2 scoop Lemon Sorbet Lemon zest for garnish Blend all ingredients in a blender and serve in a champagne flute. Bicicletta As we get ready to enjoy the Santos Festival of Cycling, the Biciletta is a perfect pre-race watching drink. This aperitif is drier and shorter than the Aperol Spritz. Ingredients 90ml Yangarra Blanc 202145ml Campari2 dash Orange Bitters Soda Water Orange slice for garnish Pour all ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice and stir. Garnish with an orange slice. Sangria To create this twist on the classic Spanish cocktail, use a smooth, full-fruit wine with a bit of…

On 23 July, guests at Our Place Willunga Hill were treated to ‘Dinner with Verdi’. Hosted by Big Sing McLaren Vale and Andy Clappis, the Giuseppe Verdi Requiem was complemented by a three-course dinner and local wines. All money raised went towards the Big Sing Verdi Requiem held at Tatachilla Lutheran College. Being Social: FLM Spring Launch at De Groot Coffee Co We were very lucky to gather at De Groot’s Coffee Co at Port Elliot for the spring issue launch of FLM on 9 September. Great people, food and drink including pizza from Harborganics and fine local wines were enjoyed by all.…

Mariana was born in South Australia in a very traditional, first-generation Croatian family. She struggled with the dichotomy between her strict home environment and school life. ‘They wanted the best for us, but if I came home and said I wanted to be an artist – that didn’t go down well,’ she shares. ‘A bullshit artist’ her mother would say. But young Mariana felt drawing was the only thing she was good at. Mariana remembers her school years as being very hard but credits one of her art teachers with helping to nurture her confidence in a sea of unease. Even with this guidance, a life as an artist still felt out of reach. Instead, after finishing school Mariana pursued work in hospitality and went down what she now reflects…

‘There is something special here,’ Angel says of the cafe, with Jojo adding, ‘The potential for growth is a real drawcard and the opportunity to take on an operating, well-functioning business and help the place evolve.’ The cafe quickly became a communal meeting place, with locals and visitors alike drawn not only to the excellent coffee and snacks, but to the energy and atmosphere. So when the business came up for sale this year, Goodness regulars felt heavily invested in the outcome. As the news leaked out that brother and sister Jojo Krause and Angel Benjamin were to be the new owners, the collective sigh of relief was almost audible. The enthusiasm with which Jojo and Angel have been embraced can’t be explained away merely by the fact that they’re…

Well and truly retired For eight years or so, long-time local Roger Robinson has been driving his ute to Aldinga Beach to feed the seagulls. Gaining their trust over time, he finds his avian companions to be very warm and friendly. ‘There were about fifty here yesterday … a couple of them hitched a ride home with me one day, so now they know where I live,’ he says wryly. And if you’re wondering how his car could possibly be so clean, he tells us he makes a point of washing it regularly.…

But the deciding factor is less tangible; they must be books the pair have read and loved. Six titles each – not an easy feat for two book-loving souls in a room full to the brim with choices. With that task done, we walk to nearby Beaches Coffee Shop to chat about how things have evolved for this Port Elliot institution since FLM first spoke to the couple for issue one of this magazine, ten years ago. The most noticeable change is the modern addition to the west side of the original stone house, which was completed three years ago. Looking at the book-lined walls and the central table stacked with fiction titles, it’s now hard to imagine how they ever did without the extra space. Friend and well-known South…

Our Mediterranean lifestyle along with our ability to reflect, embrace and innovate make it the perfect playground for all to explore and discover, even if you’ve been a long-time supporter of all things Fleurieu wine. The variety of our terroir sees vineyards climbing into cooler climes in the hills that hug our region, down to the gnarled bush vines on the plains of Langhorne Creek. It means endless inspiration for winemakers and a bottomless glass of diversity for punters to explore. It’s this that inspires and excites me every time I head out tasting or find a new producer to showcase at Fall from Grace. So many of our producers are world-renowned and well-awarded that it’s impossible to mention them all here. A selected highlights reel might include Shingleback, Scarpantoni…

‘I could just sit and look out at that water all day long,’ Simon White enthuses. As managing director of Waternish, you could be forgiven for thinking he’s talking about another project completed by his water logistics company. But instead, it’s the ocean views from his Middleton home, which he shares with wife Kate White, that have captured his attention. ‘It was called Waternish and it’s where my mum and uncle grew up,’ explains Simon. The farm is no longer in the family, but when Simon’s uncle, Lynn Fuller, started his own maintenance business in 1996, he sentimentally named it after the old family home. Growing up in Sheidow Park, Simon learnt a ‘good work ethic’ from Lynn, labouring for him from an early age. Lynn and Simon’s dad worked…

I’m greeted first by a friendly volunteer, before joining an infectiously enthusiastic crowd, their grocery bags overflowing with greenery and beaming faces swaying to tunes from the Willunga Ukuleles. It’s the familiarity of the market’s celebrated vibrant atmosphere that immediately draws me back in, despite the recent relocation to the Willunga High School from its previous home in the town square, and before that, the Alma car park where it all began in February 2002. In the lead up to WFM’s 20th birthday, it seems market-goers have embraced its evolution as best they can, perhaps even revelling in the slightly lazier pace permitted by the extra elbow room. Chair of the WFM board Pip Forrester pulls up a seat for me, a gesture followed soon after by a hand-delivered coffee…