More than 750 venues across Australia have been approved for support by the Bundaberg Rum Raising the Bar initiative, which is providing more than half a million items of PPE, including gloves […]
How Bundaberg Rum is helping pubs bounce back
Dan Murphy’s wins four-year battle to open in NT
After a four-year battle, Woolworths has finally gained approval to open the first Dan Murphy’s NT store in Darwin. NT’s Director of Liquor Licensing was given a December 20 deadline to make […]
Calabria takes boxed wine upmarket
Cask wine has ditched its daggy reputation and is now the No.2 category driving traffic to liquor stores in Australia, with winemakers such as Calabria Family Wines proving that buying boxed wine […]
Christmas liquor boom as Aussies celebrate their freedom
By Tony Bongiovanni, owner, Cellarbrations at Gisborne As COVID-19 restrictions ease around the country, it’s been fascinating to see the impact on Christmas liquor sales and supplies at independent stores. Ironically, the […]
Ready-to-serve Aperol Spritzes are coming!
Exciting news for Aperol Spritz fans … ready-to-serve bottles will arrive at e-commerce sites and in bottle shops from January 2021. The pre-mixed cocktail is made using Aperol, sparkling wine and soda, […]
Matilda Bay creates lockdown beer range
Yarra Valley brewer Matilda Bay has used COVID to create “Lockdown Release” versions of its favourite brews, which are now ready for craft lovers to drink. Matilda Bay welcoming back founder Phil […]
Accolade to sell Petaluma and Grant Burge production sites
Accolade Wines is restructuring its South Australian operations and putting the two wineries that make the Petaluma and Croser brands and Grant Burge white wine range up for sale. The wine group […]
Pubs suffer crippling staff shortages
Aussie pubs are struggling with staff shortages and insufficient stocks of craft beer in the lead up to Christmas. The Australian Hotels Association estimates that pubs alone will need to hire an […]
Penfolds Grange auction sets world record
A Sydney wine lover has splashed out $430,000 in a Penfolds Grange auction, setting a world record for a complete set of the iconic wine. “Penfolds is liquid gold, and it is one of […]
Naked Wines launches $5million rescue fund for Aussie winemakers
Direct wine-to-consumer business Naked Wines has announced a $5million rescue fund to help Australian independent winemakers who’ve been hit by China’s punitive wine tariffs. The company has called on winemakers, retailers and […]
