According to some Canadian research, men find the scent of grilling meat more arousing than any perfume.

I have been rather neglectful of Australia in recent months so this week I want to focus on one of the great icon estates of Australian wine as a way of showing that there is more to this country than big blowsy Shiraz and Chardonnay.

May seems to have become food and wine festival month. This weekend it is Wexford’s turn with a craft beer trail in the town tomorrow. Greenacres wine shop will be hosting wine tastings Saturday and Sunday.

From festive fizz to top tipples for turkey Leslie Williams serves up must-have holiday drinks.