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Winners of the 2020 Halliday Wine Companion Awards »

Best of the best announced to mark the Companion's annual release

The best of the best have been revealed at an awards night held in the National Gallery of Victoria. After tasting over 9,048 wines for the latest release of the Companion, James Halliday commended the extraordinary diversity of Australian wines and the outstanding wines that continue to be produced. The always highly anticipated wine reference book is available nationwide now »

Thirty Thousand Bottles of Wine and a Pig Called Helga »

Todd Alexander's witty tale of a tree change to the Hunter Valley

Every now and then you stumble upon a book that is totally charming and full of surprises. This is such a book. It follows the story of a corporate couple from Sydney who embark on a tree-change in the Hunter Valley. It's a hilarious recount of their rollercoaster adventures that will make you laugh out loud, shed the occasional tear and cheer them on in making their dreams a reality »

Recipe: Fresh Fig and Walnut Tart by Diane Holuigue

From her book A Lifetime of Cooking, Teaching, and Writing from The French Kitchen

A Lifetime of Cooking, Teaching and Writing from The French Kitchen by Diane Holuigue showcases her vast knowledge, skills and of course, delicious and well-tested recipes. Here we share a recipe with you for when when figs are in season or if you are lucky enough to have a tree, this is a tasty way to use up some figs and walnuts »

Australian and NZ wine and food events. Click here to view by month, State and region »

Rome is much more than crumbling ruins, frescoed chapels and selfie-snapping tourists. The latest in the popular Precincts travel guide series, Rome Precincts by Cristian Bonetto is your guide to the coolest places to shop, eat and drink in the city’s 18 hottest precincts »