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We’ve all heard about the famous wineries and restaurants that call the Barossa Valley home, but for those who have never been to the Barossa the thought of planning a trip to Australia’s premier wine region can be a little daunting.

Seized upon by the Romans as a much more robust vessel than clay amphorae to carry their claret from one battle to the next, oak barrels have been the storage workhorses of the world of wine for centuries.

When it comes to pairing wine and food, many of us know that a full-bodied red will go well with a rich beef dish, or that a light white wine will be perfect for seafood. But which wines do you reach for when you’re craving spicy, flavoursome dishes?

It’s been twenty years since acclaimed Australian abstract painter, Marnie Wark, held her very first exhibition above an Adelaide café at the inaugural South Australian Living Artists Festival (SALA) in 1998.

Winter comfort food doesn’t have to be heavy. Vintner’s Bar & Grill Head Chef Peter Clarke adds a burst of colour to the table with this hearty yet delicate roast beetroot dish, designed to delight all the senses.

It’s that time of year, when gardens all over Australia are overflowing with plump, sweet, delicious pumpkins.

Add some extra decadence to chilly weekends with this warming slow-cooked lamb pie, with crispy puff pastry and red wine.

These chilly winter weekends are all about staying inside, reading books, listening to your favourite old records and slow cooking.

There’s something visceral about a vanilla slice. Such a seemingly simple bakery treat has an extraordinary ability to prompt a myriad of emotions: from nostalgia to guilt to helpless surrender.