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Tasting notes: Nocton Wines (Tas) »

Cool climate wine from the Coal River Valley

Nocton Vineyard was planted in 1999 in the Coal River Valley, in South East Tasmania. The vines grow from dolerite-based soils over a free-draining calcareous and Triassic sandstone subsoil with limestone running through the valley. It's this combination that Nocton believes imparts the great depth of colour and much of the character and texture typically displayed in their wines. Here are tasting notes for their current range of wines »

Tips from a travelling Tasmanian – convict history, food and wine »

The island state has an abundance of all!

World Heritage listing together with knowledgeable and engaging tour guides have made visiting convict sites more alive with stories of people past. Of course, one needs sustenance whilst absorbing all this history (and the wonderful views from many sites) so just as well the island state has plenty of fabulous food and beverage on hand. Here are some recent historic and culinary highlights experienced in Tasmania »

One Pan Roasts by Molly Shuster »

Easy, delicious meals that really do only use one pan

This book will be your saviour to savour: step aside slow cooker, the One Pan Roast is here to revitalise your weeknight family dinners this winter, and limit the washing up too! »

Explore the Whicher Ridge Wine Sensory Garden in Margaret River »

Where a garden wander can inspire food and wine matching

Imagine wandering into a garden full of plants of all colours, sizes and textures, gently moving in the breeze with a myriad of tantalising smells wafting through the air. Imagine too this garden suddenly giving you inspiration for what to dish up with your favourite wine »

Elegant, easy Japanese food in Masu by Nic Watt »Stephanie Alexander has updated and revised the Kitchen Garden Companion: Growing »Boost your health with Superlegumes by Chrissy Freer »What's in The Great Australian Cookbook compiled by Helen Greenwood and Melissa Leong? »

Some top wine and food events and festivals on soon in Australia and NZ. For hundreds more events click here »

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