The Experience

Quince and Apple Jam PRESERVES Quince and Apple Jam recipe by SHERALEE MENZ & MARIEKA ASHMORE // THOSE BAROSSA GIRLS Apples and quince are quintessential Barossa autumn fruits, and they pair beautifully in this jewel coloured (and rather delicious)...

    Yalumba The Caley Cabernet Shiraz 2012 98 Points // $350 Calm, seamless and effortless, this is the reincarnation of the 50/50 Coonawarra/Barossa blends of Yalumba of a half-century ago, lifted by a modern refinement and a...

Espresso Martini The ever popular Espresso Martini is fast becoming a cocktail classic. As with almost all classics there is plenty of conjecture and debate around what makes the perfect Espresso Martini; Vodka or Gin...

Barefoot beginnings Story Barefoot beginnings Elli Beer talks about her love of food, family and the celebrity chef in her life who’s only ever been “mum”. words heidi helbig PHOTOGRAPHY pete thornton >> >> Elli Beer, owner of The Farm...

  JACOB'S CREEK JOHANN BAROSSA VALLEY SHIRAZ 2012 96 POINTS // $120 Johann has changed recipe in recent years, and 2012 is more than 80% Shiraz, sourced predominantly from the 90-year-old vines of the Willandra...

SPONSORED A grand avenue of cork-trees welcomes those seeking the casual yet refined dining experience that is St. Hugo. It is here where wine is the star and food is its stage in a tantalising...

Rebecca and Ryan’s love story began six years ago when they met at The University of Adelaide. After Rebecca finished her PhD they took a six week holiday to Europe to celebrate. Whilst in Santorini after spending an entire day riding quad bikes they spent the evening relaxing and watching the sunset when Ryan asked Rebecca to marry him.

  HENSCHKE HILL OF GRACE 2013 96 POINTS // $825 There is a calm, effortless, unassuming confidence to Hill of Grace, as the stamina of more than 150 years in the soil transcends the vagaries...

Generations in Wine WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY Alicia Lüdi-Schutz >> Fifth generation winemaker, Grant Burge with his son Trent who is continuing the long tradition of winemaking in the family. GENERATIONS IN WINE A vision realised burge family wines //...

A family dinner for Lucy’s birthday at her mum’s house turned into a double celebration  when James took her into the garden, held her hands and surprised her with a marriage proposal.