Chablis Wines and Merivale have reunited for the second edition of Chablis Week from 31 August to 13 September 2026. Seventeen Merivale venues are pouring a curated selection of Chablis, pairing the […]
Chablis Week returns to Sydney
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TWØBAYS Brewing Co. officially opens its Collingwood bar
Australia’s largest gluten-free beer brand, TWØBAYS Brewing Co., has officially opened the doors to its Melbourne flagship venue, The Freehouse. The 170-capacity bar and restaurant has been enthusiastically welcomed by both the local […]
Small format becomes big business for spirits companies
Small-format spirits are gaining momentum across the beverage industry as drinks companies pivot to address consumer cost-of-living concerns. As NielsenIQ notes: “In a category long dominated by 750ml and 1.5L bottles, small-size spirits are quietly […]
Pernod Ricard denies renewed Brown-Forman talks
Pernod Ricard CEO Alexandre Ricard has refuted rumours the company is in renewed merger talks with Brown-Forman. Brown-Forman announced in April that it had terminated discussions with Pernod Ricard in regard a […]
Down the Rabbit Hole appoints Alepat Taylor
Alepat Taylor has been appointment as the exclusive Victorian distributor for Down the Rabbit Hole, the acclaimed McLaren Vale wine brand that recently triumphed in the 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. Down […]
Australian Vintage celebrates revenue turnaround
Australian Vintage has reported its financial results for the year ending 30 June 2026, with total operating revenue rising to $257.6 million. The company reported a statutory net loss after tax of […]
Darling Glebe launches Father’s Day Long Weekend
Darling Glebe is giving Father’s Day the whole weekend, with five services from Friday lunch to Sunday dinner and a menu chef-restaurateur Jeff Schroeter would choose himself. The restaurant has expanded the […]
Strauchanie sets his sights on the NFL with Carlton Dry
Carlton Dry is partnering with the NFL ahead of its historic arrival in Melbourne on 11 September with a new campaign featuring self-appointed footy star Strauchanie. Carlton Dry’s It’s Still Footy campaign […]
Chris Hemsworth joins Archie Rose Distilling as co-owner
Chris Hemsworth has joined Archie Rose Distilling Co. as its co-owner alongside founder Will Edwards, as the whisky and spirits company prepares to enter the United States for the first time. Founded […]
Jacob’s Creek named Australia’s best rosé
Jacob’s Creek Le Petit Rosé 2026 has been awarded the Trophy for Best Rosé at the nation’s oldest wine competition, the 2026 Sydney Royal Wine Show. Critiqued by some of the most […]
