Today
Melbourne’s ‘urban wine’ scene is older than you think
Though it claims to be the first of its kind, the new CBD wine palace preparing to open in the Victorian capital joins a proud tradition of city-centric winemaking.
This Month
One of Australia’s newest vineyards has been 150 years in the making
An epic comeback story has taken root in Geelong, where a collective of winemakers are finally savouring the fruits of their labours.
March
The English whisky distilleries ruffling Scottish feathers
These 20-year-old upstarts are taking on centuries of northern tradition in a war of the whiskies – and even have conflicting views on what makes a single malt.
This Brisbane restaurant deserves a Michelin star
Chef Dan Arnold brings a Michelin-style rigour to the Brisbane fine dining scene.
The other white burgundy is stepping out of chardonnay’s shadow
After years of neglect, both at home and abroad, it’s the little-known aligoté’s time to shine, owing to a warming climate and some determined winemakers.
Forget tavernas – discover authentic Greek cuisine with the cool crowd
Duck away from Athens’ tourist strip to find an edgy wine bar and restaurant with a charmingly old soul.
Elon Musk gets ready to enter the restaurant business
Two years ago, the Tesla founder and DOGE chief began to build a diner and drive-in theatre in Los Angeles. Then he became a political lightning rod.
Dark Emu beer with native grains at this destination brewery
A couple has built a farmhouse-style brewery in East Gippsland and intend to make it a destination.
Crocs turn 23 years old. Time to grow up and get shoes
First there were Crocs, now there’s a mash-up between a sneaker and loafer. Would you wear a snoafer to the office?
How the Hawke’s Bay wine region weathered its most challenging year
AFR’s wine writer discovers a tale of two vineyards and a remarkable comeback story in the wake of the 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle floods.
From whitebait fritters to hangi, eat your way around NZ
Top chef Vaughan Mabee of Amisfield in Queenstown shares the best places to dine in New Zealand, from fish and chip vans to remote fine dining destinations.
‘Mad genius’ and Brat-pack Welshman to set Melbourne ablaze
We speak to chefs Vaughan Mabee and Tomos Parry, who are bringing their flame-kissed food to the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.
New Zealand pops its cork for one of the world’s great wine festivals
All things pinot noir were up for discussion at this three-day celebration of the crowd-pleasing varietal in Christchurch.
This restaurant is one of the world’s best (and one of the weirdest)
Zuckerberg, silicon brains and space bread – step inside Alchemist in Copenhagen, the world’s most challenging restaurant.
Wine pioneer looking for new blood to preserve vineyard tradition
Nicholson River Winery in East Gippsland is renowned for its classic chardonnay – which could become a thing of the past.
February
Martinis and bikinis at Melbourne’s hot new restaurant
Melbourne didn’t need a high-end Portuguese restaurant. But it will want this one.
How AI is making moves on the wine industry
Will artificial intelligence change everything we love about our favourite drop?
Forget sauvignon blanc – 2025 is all about souvignier gris
Welcome to Utopia, where wines are produced from new, resilient grapes that are causing a stir.
Four standout restaurants to add to your Gold Coast must-visit list
Now you have an extra reason to hit the Goldie strip, which is fast becoming a paradise for foodies.
How an ancient technique became a hot new wine trend
The use of terracotta and ceramic vessels in the winemaking process is making a comeback – and it’s producing some distinctively earthy drops.
The winemaker you need to know (though she doesn’t care if you don’t)
Former reality show contestant and TV presenter Sierra Reed got obsessed with wine while filming in New Zealand in 2011. She’s been doing it her way ever since.
The restaurants changing what we know about Korean cuisine
Korean food is so much more than kimchi or gochujang. Meet the chefs bringing a range of traditional and modern flavours to Australia’s biggest cities.
The obsessions that make Nagi Maehashi tick
The drive that took the RecipeTin Eats founder and bestselling author to PwC, Brookfield and out on her own is about more than simply selling cookbooks.
Max Allen’s pick of wines to woo your Valentine
Champagne is all very well, but true love means giving something that will surprise and delight with its seductive depth and complexity.
January
Barossa winemaker proves busy people can have it all. Well, sort of
With two vineyards, a winery and a two-year-old, “Life’s a bit ... saturated,” says Brett Grock. Still, he’s found the time to put his artwork on his labels.