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THE WINE LIBRARY
18 Oxford Street, Woollahra (02) 9328 1600 wine-library.com.au
“It’s a pick up joint,” co-owner Todd Garrett said sometime back when we were on radio together. Unfortunately I haven’t had that luck. I like to sit at the end of the long zinc bar, on the U-bend and chat up the staff. That way I’m more likely to learn about the wine. That’s my recommendation to you too. The Wine Library is recognised as one of the best wine bars in Sydney. The place is haunted by Paddington and Woollahra locals (and a ring-in like me) – it’s a long, lean, sexy and sophisticated room for all ages. So leave your pick-ups for somewhere else, and concentrate on your Semillon, Shiraz or Sherry. Or whatever else takes your fancy from the insanely good international wine list. There’s always cocktails and ice-cold beer, but when in Rome I say…