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Katie Spain is a wine writer for The Advertiser and Sunday Mail. She is also a feature writer for SA Weekend magazine and a reviewer for the annual Delicious100 Food Guide.

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Tatiana Goode poses at South Australian Casting office Thursday January,21,2021.Picture Mark Brake

Ones to watch — SA’s rising stars of 2021

Some are faces as fresh as daisies. Others will be a little more familiar. But they all have one thing in common- they’re all set for big things in 2021.

Food & Wine

Sommelier and winemaker Marcell Kustos. Photo Ben Macmahon

Ludo Wine has landed – but not without a bit of drama

Adelaide sommelier Marcell Kustos releases Ludo Wines after overcoming a horrific winery accident.

Food & Wine

Any One For A Red - Unico-Go is a new five-seater bar that opens its doors on Thursday 21 January in Adelaide's CBD, bar manager Noah Ward Thursday January 21, 2021 - pic Mike Burton

Australia’s smallest bar is in Adelaide, somewhere

With just five seats, Adelaide’s newest bar is also likely Australia’s smallest. Discover Unico Go, if you can find a spot.

Food & Wine

Amelia Nolan and Dan Coward in the new tasting room, restaurant and accommodation at Alkina in Greenock on November 11, 2020 in the Barossa Valley. Picture Matt Turner.

Must-see new Barossa cellar door

With two stunning tasting rooms, delicious food and on-site accommodation, this new Barossa Valley cellar door is your next must-do.

Food & Wine

DECEMBER 18, 2020: Don't Mock Me is a new mocktail van which serves non-alcoholic 'cocktails' at markets, events and on beaches across SA. It is owned and run by husband and wife team Michael Cane and Liz Kahmann wo are pictured at Christie's Beach Twilight Markets. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

Top 10 non-alcoholic drinks for NYE

Need a clear head the next day? Or resolving to have less booze in 2021? Here are 10 great non-alcoholic drinks for NYE.

Food & Wine

Cellar Door Selector – plan the perfect SA wine tour

Heading to a wine region and not sure which cellar doors to visit? Simply browse The Advertiser the Cellar Door Selector – your ultimate search tool that allows you to map out your wine tour.

Food & Wine

Katnook Estate - 15310 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra. Picture: Melbourne Mornington Peninsula Photographer

Best spots in SA’s South East

When you think of food and wine in our state’s South East, the Coonawarra is probably top of mind. But there are so many other gems waiting to be discovered.

Food & Wine

15/2/17 - Source SA - cover story - Taras Ochota's guide to the Adelaide Hills. Rockstar winemaker Taras at his favourite places to eat and drink in the Hills, plus vineyards views. The old shed at Uraidla Oval where he will be putting on Fresh Wine Disco in May. Photo Naomi Jellicoe

Maverick Adelaide winemaker Taras Ochota dies

The wine world has lost one of its finest after the death of Adelaide Hills winemaker, Taras Ochota.

Food & Wine

Bondar's Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly at their new McLaren Vale cellar door. Photo Be

Three cheers at 148 McMurtrie Rd

A new (history-packed) cellar door opens its doors in McLaren Vale this weekend. Three wine brands call it home.

Food & Wine

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting is now producing is own wine label. Picture: David Caird

Howzat! Ricky Ponting launches wine label

Australian cricket champ Ricky Ponting is taking a punt in a different game. He’s scored a South Australian winemaker to use our local grapes for his first range of wines.

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