Nola James

Journalist. Editor. Content producer.

Australia

Nola is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience in publishing and news media. In addition to her role as chief sub-editor at T: The New York Times Magazine Australia, she writes feature articles, mostly in the food, wine and travel space.

Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Decanter, Qantas in-flight magazine, Delicious Magazine, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Singapore Airlines' Priority magazine, Halliday Wine Companion, the Jetstar and Virgin in-flight magazines, Broadsheet and Australian Traveller, among others.

She holds a BA in Illustrative Photography from RMIT and a Grad. Dip. in Journalism from the University of Tasmania.

WSET Level 3
Merit

WSET Level 2
Distinction

Portfolio

NEW WORK

National Geographic Traveller
12/01/2024
Wild southern tides

Oysters, abalone, sea urchins — Tasmania's brisk waters produce world's best seafood

FOOD AND WINE

Qantas
08/01/2024
In the drink – Rioja

Wine is life in Spain’s Rioja region. Here’s how to live it to the fullest.

Halliday Wine Companion
02/07/2023
NEXT IN LINE

The perks (and pain) of being born into the wine industry. Nominated for 'Best feature article or column' 2023 WCA Awards.

Priority (SIA)
04/01/2021
NEW WINE RISING

Adelaide Hills one year after the bushfires: vines are recovering, and cellar doors, as well as cider and spirit producers, are open for business

The Sydney Morning Herald
12/04/2019
Toxic masculinity exists - but now in whiskey form!

If you're not getting your recommended allocation of toxic masculinity at work, home or via the advertising industry, don't worry - you'll soon be able to buy it by the bottle

TRAVEL

Qantas
04/01/2024
In the drink – Hobart

Head to Hobart for chilled vibes, cool days and a taste of Australia’s original whisky scene

RACT Journeys
09/09/2024
TOP FIVE produce markets

There’s nothing like meandering around a farmers market in spring, with fresh blooms and new-season produce aplenty

Halliday Wine Companion
11/07/2022
Where to drink wine in New York

New York is one of the best places in the world to buy (and drink) wine. You can get just about anything … if you know where to look

RACT Journeys Magazine
04/07/2021
Have hound will travel

There's no need to leave your four-legged friend behind next time you set off to travel around Tasmania

CUSTOM AND CONTRACT

Like Digital
One&Only Resorts

I write web and EDM copy for One&Only Resorts, some of the world's most exclusive and luxurious hotels and villas.

Good Food, The Age
2017
Hot Seats

From November 2016 to November 2017 I produced regular cafe reviews for the Hot Seats section of Good Food (The Age).

Good Food, The Age
Espresso

Here's a page sample from Espresso, The Age's weekly food section, which I edited for the best part of 2016.

BOOKS

Penfolds – Edition 8
11/01/2020
The Rewards of Patience

The Rewards of Patience is a collector’s guide to all things Penfolds