When life gives you smoke-tainted grapes, make beer

Karen Hardy
May 18 2021 - 12:00am
Bryan Martin of Ravensworth Wines joined forces with Wildflower Brewing to make the range of beers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Bryan Martin of Ravensworth Wines joined forces with Wildflower Brewing to make the range of beers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

It probably seems somewhat obscure to be referencing Monty Python in this instance but when winemaker Bryan Martin was chewing on life's gristle after a harvest decimated by smoke taint in 2020, he didn't grumble, but gave a whistle ... and brewer Topher Boehm answered the call.

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Karen Hardy

Karen Hardy

Canberra Times lifestyle reporter

I've covered a few things here at The Canberra Times over the years, from sport to education. But now I get to write about the fun stuff - where to eat, what to do, places to go, people to see. Let me know about your favourite things. Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au

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