Champagne critic Tyson Stelzer has revealed the French fizz he regards as “one the greatest Champagnes of the modern era”. Stelzer told Sky News he wept while tasting Krug Clos du Mesnil […]
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Executive reshuffle at Accolade Wines
Accolade Wines has announced the appointment of Derek Nicol to the position of Managing Director, Europe, replacing Caroline Thompson-Hill. Thompson-Hill has resigned to pursue an opportunity in the UK retail sector. She […]
Lion legend joins Suntory Oceania
Drinks industry legend Gordon Treanor has joined the newly formed Suntory Oceania as Licensed Sales Director for Australia. The new $3 billion multi-beverage partnership between Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory described Treanor’s […]
Sydney pubs launch wine squealers
Two Sydney pubs and their sister wine bar are selling Aussie-first one-litre wine squealers just in time for the festive season. The one litre takeaway tap wine bottles are designed to allow […]
Johnnie Walker opens pop-up bar in Sydney
The Johnnie Walker Blue Room has opened in Sydney, offering a pop-up bar experience in Pitt Street Mall for Christmas shoppers. The first whisky-dedicated space in Sydney’s inner-city shopping precinct, the Blue […]
Singapore bans Australian prosecco
The Court of Appeal in Singapore has declared that Australian winemakers are no longer allowed to call their exports “prosecco”. The country’s highest court has allowed an appeal by an Italian trade […]
Solander Rum celebrates its official launch
Banks & Solander Distillery has officially launched its latest venture, the Solander Rum Company, at Jacoby’s Tiki Bar. Solander Rum Company is a boutique family owned and operated distillery based in the […]
Fancy a Messina-flavoured seltzer?
FELLR has joined with Australia’s most beloved gelato maker, Messina, to create three new limited-edition seltzer flavours – Yuzu Sorbet, Blood Orange Sorbet and Salted Coconut & Mango Sorbet. From November 30, […]
World-first Australian American whiskey launches
American whiskey producer Westward has announced the launch of its Vintage Muscat Cask Whiskey in a world-first partnership with an Australian winery. Produced in collaboration with Rutherglen winemakers, Stanton & Killeen, rhe Westward […]
White Claw releases limited-edition vodka range
Australia’s biggest selling hard seltzer, White Claw, has announced the launch of a White Claw vodka range. After arriving on US shelves in March, a limited number of White Claw Vodka bottles […]
