‘It’s not necessarily a guarantee’: should you buy an award-winning wine?

Faced with a wall of unfamiliar wine, it seems logical to reach for the bottle with the most gold stickers – but experts suggest other ways to get a drop you’ll enjoy

Books for wine lovers

There’s only one thing better than tasting wine and that’s reading about it. Here are a few book recommendations alongside suggested tipples to drink while you read

The best Christmas ports

Smooth, rich and full of festive fruit, now is the time to enjoy a good port

Add sparkle to your glass this Christmas

From rosé prosecco to rhubarb bellini, a selection of delicious bubbles to lift the spirits

Get in the Christmas spirits (and pre-mix cocktails)

The key trend at the close of 2020 is for proper ready-made cocktails conjured up by your favourite bars

Lobsters are being sold for just $20 each in Australia – here’s how to cook one

With supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths selling Western Australian rock lobsters for extremely low prices, here’s how home cooks can take advantage of the cut price crustaceans