Edwin Wine Bar
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Located on the Ground Floor of Shadow Play by Peppers, Edwin Wine Bar and Cellar is the only venue in the world to offer guests the opportunity to drink from its exclusively Victorian focused wine list. Celebrating the diversity of our great Australian state, Edwin's wine list celebrates the diversity of region, style and approach to wine making in Victoria, taking it one step further to highlight the significant impact women in the local wine industry have, with an almost 50/50 balance of male and female winemakers represented on the wine list.
The food offering at Edwin’s is not to be outshone. Boasting a contemporary Modern European offering, the menu heroes local producers and is versatile enough to take you from a light bite to dinner if you are so inclined.
We loved visiting Edwin for dinner.
We recommend starting with a couple of small plates. The oysters with compressed apple and kelp oil are magnificent and so is the jamon croquetas which are simply addictive.
terrine with pistachio and citrus marmalade was beautifully made. The trout tartare was similarly delightful - decadently spiked with a tart mixture and served with refreshing pomelo, creamy avocado and puffed wild rice which provided a textural element. It was a pleasant and innovative variant of the classic tuna tartare.
For mains the housemade potato gnocchi is an absolute stunner. Crispy on the outside and pillow soft on the inside the gnocchi is tossed in an umami-laden mix of butternut pumpkin and creamy gorgonsola. The Pacific Blue Eye cod was yet another winner. Served with sunchoke barigoule and pancetta this was an extremely elegant and flavourful dish.
Dessert time at Edwin continued to please. We opted for the 70% dark chocolate tart and the poached pear. Both were delicious.
Combining simple, excellently executed and flavoursome food with warm, knowledgeable service and a well-judged wine list, Edwin provides a superb dining experience. Edwin is a compelling proposition which showcases a wide variety of elegant, seasonal dishes prepared with skill and restraint. And it just so happens to be located in a hotel if you fancy staying the night.
Location: 308-320 City Rd, Southbank
Phone: (03) 7004 0444
