Selector Magazine

24/06/2026

Comfort food doesn't get any more cosy than this warming dish by Stephanie Alexander, from her 30th anniversary re-issue of the iconic The Cook's Companion!

For this dish you'll need a medium bodied red that aligns with its tomato driven acid and umami flavours: think Grenache, Pinot Noir or even an aged Cabernet or Shiraz. For a white, a richly constructed Chardonnay.

Recipe text from The Cook’s Companion 30th Anniversary Edition by Stephanie Alexander. 1,352 pages, available through Penguin Books, RRP $130.

Enjoy this chicken with red wine vinegar and tomato dish by Stephanie Alexander, from her 30th anniversary reissue of The Cooks Companion.

18/06/2026

In 1895, an unusual settlement landed on the desk of J.Y. Tulloch, owner of the General Store in Branxton, NSW: a 43-acre property in nearby Pokolbin, which housed five rows of neglected Shiraz vines.

Fast forward to the 1950s, and it was J.Y.’s son Hector who truly placed the Tulloch name on the Australian wine stage by launching the Tulloch label with a clarity of purpose that would define everything that followed.

Central to that purpose was the Pokolbin Dry Red – a Shiraz that became, and remains, synonymous with the classic Hunter Valley style: medium-bodied, elegant, built for the long haul.

Hector’s guiding philosophy was deceptively simple: great wines are made in the vineyard. Decades on, that belief still underpins every bottle that leaves the winery.
tullochwines.com

17/06/2026

A hundred issues. A thousand stories. 12,984 pages off to print. Over 500 photoshoots, hundreds of interviews, 6.5 million words and over 2,000 recipes. Thrilled and honoured to have such luminaries as Maggie, Stephanie and Lyndey together in our milestone issue – to every chef that’s graced our pages, to every winemaker that has shared their passion, to every writer that’s pitched us, to every photographer on those early morning call times… and to every reader: thank you each and all, and thank you Official Maggie Beer Stephanie Alexander Lyndey Milan OAM #100

08/06/2026

Thanks to Penguin Books Australia we have one copy of Stephanie Alexander's era-defining title, The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary Edition, to giveaway
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01/06/2026

"There’s a saying about old vines that I’ve heard muttered by Barossa growers and winemakers over many years, and that is 'old vineyards are not good because they are old, they are old because they are good.'" So says Nick Stock in his deep dive into the world of Barossa's old vine Shiraz, for Selector Magazine's latest State of Play.

And wisdom it is. Australian wine has swayed towards defining and championing provenance, place and site-specific quality in recent years, and the combination of very old vines and a superior site hits the pinnacle of iconic wines that will tell the future of the Australian wine story.

For Nick, it begs the question: "A hundred years is such a long time: surely that is one of the best definitions of luxury we have? Is luxury the only real future for wine?" Read more for some highlights of the tasting.

Nick Stock digs deep on what makes Old Vine Barossa Shiraz – with its 100+ year old vines – such a treasure in the world of wine.

27/05/2026

As sweet endings go when it comes to the palate, this dessert from Maggie Beer is light and delicate – think light and young late harvest or Botrytis wine with minimal colour for an ideal pairing. Or, why not push the boat out with a vintage bubbly or sparkling Rosé? You won't go wrong either way!

Try this delightful verjuice custard by the legendary Maggie Beer – view the recipe here, at Selector.

26/05/2026

Few wine regions have shaped Australia’s Pinot Noir legacy quite like the Yarra Valley, where generations of growers and winemakers have helped define the benchmark for elegance, complexity and cool-climate expression. The De Bortoli Wines Pinot Noir collection showcases the diversity of the region: from the charm of the 'Cool Climate' Pinot Noir, to the sophistication of 'The Estate Vineyard' Pinot Noir, and the exceptional character of 'Lusatia' Pinot Noir, each wine reflects their commitment to crafting wines that capture a true sense of place.
To see the full range visit debortoli.com.au

25/05/2026

The stars really did align for our 100th - thank you to Maggie and Stephanie, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make it happen 🎂 🥂