John Lethlean ‘Whose leg do you have to hump to get a free meal around here?’
REBECCA PUDDY Lean, leggy and with just a hint struck-match aroma, Australia’s new wave of chardonnays are gaining the advantage.
Stephanie Alexander This old French recipe, sometimes known as Queen of Sheba’s cake, is so simple it can be made on a whim.
John Lethlean The bold and disparate food at this upmarket Adelaide restaurant is let down by the peripherals.
SUSAN KUROSAWA I am well ensconced at Tumbling Stone where bartender Liam is mixing me a Negroni, the best I’ll have tried, he says.
James Halliday Six of Australia’s eight best sparkling wines are from Tasmania. Of the remaining two, one is destined to move there.
James Halliday Shiraz from across the nation dominates the expensive reds bracket, although Grange takes top points (and price).
James Halliday Finally, some roses and pinot noirs are giving shiraz and cabernet sauvignon a run in the affordable bracket.
James Halliday Clare Valley loses its grip on the nation’s best rieslings while the Hunter Valley dominates semillon.
James Halliday Plenty of reislings and chardonnays among this year’s bargain whites, but a Pokolbin semillon takes the top points.
Peter Lalor There’s never been a more exciting time to be a beer drinker. Make the most of it. Here are our 20 best brews.
James Halliday It’s been a big year for Australian wine. And the only way is up.
Ross Bilton A wine glass that doubles as a prop for impromptu impersonations of a famous detective. Who doesn’t want one of those?
Max Allen It’s a big step to build a wine cellar. But then comes the fun part – filling it.
Sue Neales, Max Brearley They risked it all to live the dream – and don’t regret a thing.
Max Brearley One of Margaret River’s leading female winemakers says she only wants to compete with the best.
SUSAN KUROSAWA This year everywhere I venture there is a buzz about cocktail craftsmen, alcohol alchemists and mixologists.
Here’s a toast to Shaun Gibson’s well-toasted barrels, which help elevate some Barossa wines to greatness.
David Herbert Spice up the seasonal staple with some fresh herbs and a salad of bulgur and pomegranate.
Ross Bilton A wine glass that doubles as a prop for impromptu impersonations of a famous detective. Who doesn’t want one of those?
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