That dish was to pair with the mystery wine. Friday morning the chefs set out early to scour Kelowna and area for ingredients to be whipped into dishes for the event at the Eldorado Hotel. The wine — later revealed as a crisp, floral 2008 Chateau des...

Take it away, Ray. When it comes to Presidents and wine, there’s pretty much one name floating around out there: Thomas Jefferson. Sure, Reagan enjoyed Beaulieu Vineyards' Private Reserve Cabernet, and Nixon was a fan of first-growth Bordeaux (and,...

Estate into a modern Tasmanian landmark to match its sister establishment, the extraordinary MONA – betting billionaire David Walsh’s snook-cocking art gallery just outside Hobart. If Tasmania produces any seriously ordinary wine of any variety, I...

It has a perfumed delicacy that entrances and thrills. It is the ultimate aesthete’s wine. It is also the ultimate anorak’s wine. Pinot Noir reflects the local soil and climate more than any other grape, with the possible exception of Riesling. Every...

Their range label features a cartoon silhouette of Albert Einstein on a bicycle, his coat tails flapping in the breeze. The label also suggests homage to Dr Zeuss and Dr Ernie Loosen, of the great German family of winemakers who craft consistently...

...hazelnuts, finely chopped 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 shallot, finely diced 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped Salt & pepper to taste Melt butter in sauté pan until foaming and slightly brown Add shallots and...