4 dishes made with tinned sardines and paired with wines.

At The Last Supper, we’re always up for something a little unexpected — so we recently hosted a lunch centred entirely around high-end tinned mussels, paired with thoughtfully selected drinks from around the world (and just down the road).

When people think of Tasmanian wine, their minds often jump straight to world-class sparkling. But beyond the familiar lies a more elusive treasure: the island's lesser-known red varietals (and a common one, but bloody delicious). At a recent tasting, we explored three such gems that show the diversity and finesse of Tasmania's cool-climate reds.

These innovative wine producers are stepping beyond the traditional, experimenting with lesser-known varietals, heritage clones, and alternative vineyard practices.

A Taste of France: Vintage Sardines & Wine Pairing Lunch - details about the recipes online.

Hunter and Reflectors: A Journey Through Hunter Valley Wines and Music