A Strange Silence On Sexy Teens

I MIGHT be the only person in the country who follows both the work of Bill Henson and Australia's Next Top Model so I feel uniquely qualified to comment on the whole art/porn/exploitation discussion. Though I may turn out to be one of those latte/chardonnay-sippers that the previous government taught us all to look out for, I must admit to being somewhat disappointed with Kevin's "revolting" call. I thought perhaps that moral conservatism and timidity might be receding in the new, post-Sorry Day ...

A Vintage Worth Keeping In Reserve

Phenolics, texure, minerality, structure, site and season. These are some of the key elements that winemaker Steve Webber likes to reflect on when De Bortoli's top wines, the reserve releases, are in discussion. And that outstanding line-up includes a sauvignon (as in blanc), chardonnay, pinot noir and syrah (as in shiraz).

Love's Killing The Country Soundtrack

Those of you (and I know you're out there) who visualise me attached to a permanent intravenous drip of three parts latte to one part chardonnay - the ratio shifting tidally during any diurnal period - may like to know this. I've found my inner frigger.