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 […]
Matilda Bay creates lockdown beer range
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 […]
NSW small bars allowed to open on Christmas Day
Small bars are set to enjoy more freedoms – including being allowed to open on Christmas Day – as the NSW Government’s 24-hour economy reforms, aimed at revitalising Sydney’s nightlife, are rolled […]
McWilliam’s Wines back on market
McWilliam’s Wines is back on the market after global private equity and venture capital firm Prcstnt failed to provide the cash to close the deal. McWilliams Wines Group, which produces brands including […]
Mumm releases New Zealand sparkling wine range
Champagne house G.H. Mumm has launched a New Zealand sparkling wine range, marrying cool-climate Marlborough grapes with French heritage. It’s exciting news for Australian Mumm fans as the French bubbles are the […]
Asahi Beverages sells online platform Boozebud
Asahi Beverages has sold its online alcohol retail business BoozeBud back to its founders. BoozeBud was founded as BeerBud in 2014 by Alex Gale, Andy Williamson and Mark Woollcott. It changed its […]
Wine lovers urged to #chooseaustralianwine
Wine lovers are being asked to buy local wines this summer and celebrate their purchases on social media using the #chooseaustralianwine hashtag. Australian grape growers and winemakers have been dealt a trio of blows […]
