Evan Stroeve from Sydney’s acclaimed Re bar, has claimed a Top 10 spot at the World Class Bartender of the Year global finals. The finals are taking place virtually and being hosted […]
Australia’s Evan Stroeve makes World Class Top 10
MadFish Wines unveils new look
Western Australia’s MadFish Wines is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new label design by South West multi-disciplinary visual artist Kyle Hughes-Odgers. The label was born from winemaker Jeff Burch’s love of […]
Masterstroke scoops top international wine award
Taylors Wines has claimed the Sylvain Trophy for Oaked Wine at the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in Belgium for its Masterstroke Cabernet Shiraz 2016. The competition, described as the ‘United Nations of Fine Wines’, brought together 300 […]
‘Unicorn vintage’ for Australian wine in 2021
Wine Australia is describing the 2021 vintage as a ‘unicorn’ because of its rare combination of both exceptional quality and a good crop size. The Australian wine sector has rebounded from two […]
Putin ignites Champagne war with France
Just when you thought 2021 couldn’t jump another shark, Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that only Russian bubbles can be called “Champagne”. The French stuff must be labelled as “sparkling wine” […]
Drinks brands pave the way in Australia’s circular economy
Entries by drinks companies in the inaugural The Circle Awards have been applauded for seeing the benefits of embracing the circular economy. Established by The World’s Most Rubbish (TWMR) in partnership with […]
Could RTDs be the next big thing in bars?
It took the rest of the world a long time to learn what Australia has known all along: RTDs are a winner when it comes to convenience in a can. And they’re […]
How venues are minimising losses during lockdowns
The latest COVID-19 restrictions have sent around 12 million Australians into lockdowns and dealt another devastating blow to the country’s hospitality industry. Data from the 28,000 venues that use ordering, payments and […]
Penfolds Grange 1951 auction will smash world record
A rare bottle of Penfolds Grange 1951 is expected to bring a world record price when it sells at the Langton’s Rewards of Patience online auction this month. “This bottle is one […]
Plantation Rum Cup launches in Australia & NZ
Plantation Rum is launching it first bartending competition in Australia and New Zealand, the Plantation Rum Cup. The spirits brand celebrates the diversity of rum and terroir – each country or production […]
