Castle Rock Estate has released its 2020 vintage wines: 2020 Castle Rock Estate ‘Porongurup’ Riesling, 2020 Castle Rock Estate ‘Porongurup’ Chardonnay and the 2018 Castle Rock Estate ‘Great Southern’ Shiraz. While 2020 will long […]
Rob Diletti releases 20th Castle Rock Estate vintage
Diageo launches $11.5million on-premise support package
The Bundaberg Rum ‘Raising the Bar’ initiative – a $11.5 million support package aimed at helping the hospitality industry recover from COVID-19 – has been officially launched by Diageo Australia. The event […]
The “new normal” for independent retailers
By Tony Bongiovanni, owner, Cellarbrations at Gisborne It’s an exciting time for independent retailers in Australia. While COVID-19 restrictions have been challenging, especially during the second lockdown in Victoria, they have also […]
The beers leading growth for Coopers Brewery
Coopers Brewery has recorded a 3.9% rise in total beer sales for the 12 months to June 30, 2020, despite a downturn in keg sales due to COVID-19 restrictions. The drop in […]
Dan Murphy’s moves proposed Darwin site
Endeavour Group has confirmed it will move the site of its proposed Dan Murphy’s Darwin store site following community feedback. The decision comes after the NT government tabled legislation this week to […]
Dancing patrons spark $10,000 COVID breach fine
Odyssey Bar Restaurant in Leichhardt has been hit with a $10,000 fine for a COVID breach after CCTV footage showed large groups of patrons mingling and dancing in multiple locations around the […]
Liquor shoppers shift to drinking RTDs with meals
New data has revealed a major shift among liquor shoppers, with RTDs and spirits becoming credible options for drinks with meals. A Shopper Intelligence webinar entitled “The Liquor after the crisis – […]
Melbourne bartender shortlisted for Patrón grant
Melbourne bartender Matthew Bax has been shortlisted for the $25,000 Patrón 60 Hands – Pay It Forward grant, which gives back to community and grassroots craftspeople. Bax is the founder of Grau Projekt, which […]
NT Government forces Dan Murphy’s licence decision
The Northern Territory Government is moving to force a decision to be made within 30 days on a long-running application for Dan Murphy’s to open its first store in Darwin. The Government […]
Carlton Draught shouts Melburnians 2-for-1 beers
CUB has announced that Carlton Draught will shout punters two for one beers at participating venues on Saturday, November 14. Carlton Draught is a founding member of the Let’s Melbourne Again initiative, […]
