![]() ![]() Whether it’s the theme, the miniatures, the sheer amount of models required to play or the rules that you play by, Warhammer just isn’t for everyone - and that includes those who have been playing it for so long that they’re looking for a new horizon to explore or a new army to build. If you’ve not already felt tempted to get into the many, many different Warhammer games and spin-offs on offer - or even if you tried and fell at the first hurdle - it simply might not be the game for you. A Song of Ice and Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game.In the same way that Dungeons & Dragons has become the pinnacle of all tabletop RPGs in the public’s eyes, Warhammer has a terminator’s iron grip on the mainstream perception of miniatures games. Still, odds are that if you’re even a casual gamer, you’ve probably heard of Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar or Fantasy Battle. ![]() But Games Workshop’s behemoth isn’t the be-all and end-all of wargaming - many of the best miniatures games are simply less widely-known than 40K or Age of Sigmar. At least part of that likely comes from the image it has of being dominated by the vast fantasy and sci-fi worlds of Warhammer. You can find Alpha Box & Dice at 8 Olivers Road, McLaren Vale.Miniature wargaming is far and away one of the most intimidating aspects of the tabletop gaming hobby, especially for newcomers. Their wines sell out quickly as they don’t mass produce so if you find one that you love be sure to snap it up or no doubt you’ll suffer buyers regret. If you a winery that’s casual and fun, but serious about wine, pop into this gem. Perfect for those who are interstate, love suprise wine deliveries every few months or just cant be assed driving to the bottleo or Mclaren Vale. One other awesome thing about this winery is their They also offer their “Life Improvement Plan”- a wine subscription service, so you can get the good stuff delivered to your door. It could easily feed 4, but when 2 of my girlfriends and I visited we polished it off easily (we LOVE cheese though). You can expect to see all the goodies on there, from locally sourced produce, soft, hard and blue cheeses, breads and crackers, fruits and cured meats. They used to offer DIY platters, but to be honest, their “Super Glory Deluxe Platter” trumps that and takes the cake. Other than being bloody good at making wine, these guys are also pretty handy at making a cheese platter. When the weather is turning it on, grab a glass of bubbles, head to the table on the grass (and practically in the vines) and drink away. If you want to kick back after a tasting, there’s a combination of lounge chairs around coffee tables and long tressles inside, or small and large tables outside with views of the vineyard. You’ll find everything from velvet furniture, Polaroid cameras, eccentric art work and vintage vases dotted around the place- you could easily spent a hour or so looking at everything, or maybe that’s just me. Walking into the cellar door is like stumbling into your favourite antiques store- with the addition of a excellent playlist and staff who are attentive and passionate about what they do. My go to is their Tarot, or if you’re after something a bit left of centre, their Golden Mullet Fury, or orange wine, is one not to be missed. Their sparkling, Zaptung, is light and palatable and their reds pack a punch. You’ll find wines you’ve probably never heard of, let alone tasted, but thanks what AB&D does best. Tastings are always good fun at this cellar door, as you slowly work your way throughout their ‘alphabet’ of wines. Alpha Box & Dice is a small boutique winery, however the flavour of their wines is far from small. You’ll find it nestled in the heart of vale, surrounded by rows of vineyards and shady gum trees. An incredibly eclectic cellar door boasting vintage decor, pinball machines, mismatch everything and a huge cheese platters. It’s McLaren Vales coolest kid on the block. Posted Apby Jess under Food, Wine Alpha Box & Dice ![]()
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