The James Suckling Top 100 Wines for 2023 list has been released, with Yangarra Grenache McLaren Vale Ovitelli 2021 taking out first place. James Suckling Senior Editor Ned Goodwin MW described the […]
Australia’s top 5 wines for 2023
The cocktail trends to watch in 2024
Cocktails in 2023 have been all about multi-sensory experiences, Martinis and quality over quality … so what will 2024 hold? We asked the Director and Co-founder Barrelhouse Group Mikey Enright to give […]
Tanduay celebrates its launch in Australia
The world’s biggest-selling rum brand – Tanduay – has celebrated its arrival in Australia with a glamorous launch party. Held at Bar Bambi in Melbourne, the event was hosted by Tanduay’s Australian […]
The surprising new trend in cocktails
Remember the iconic moment in Willy Wonka where the children try chewing gum that tastes like a three-course dinner? Welcome to a new mixology era where you can order cocktails that taste […]
The top 10 drinks of the year
The second annual Boothby Drink of the Year Awards have announced the top drinks of 2023 from around the country, with Bad Apple from Melbourne bar Byrdi crowned Drink of the Year 2023. […]
The best NSW wine for 2023
First Creek 2022 Single Vineyard Wills Hill Road Chardonnay has been crowned the best NSW wine for 2023. The Chardonnay was named 2023 NSW Wine of the Year at the 2023 ICC […]
The world’s best Champagnes & sparkling wines
The 10th annual Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships (CSWWC) has revealed the world’s best Champagnes and Australia’s best sparkling wines for 2023. Piper-Heidsieck’s Rare Champagne 2008 Millésime Magnum took out the Supreme World […]
Melbourne Cup a winner for venues
Seats at venues across Australia were hot property during yesterday’s Melbourne Cup, with data revealing a surge in reservations year on year. According to SevenRooms – a guest experience and retention platform […]
Drinks brands unveil magical Melbourne Cup marquees
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has officially unveiled the exclusive Birdcage Enclosure marquees for the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival, featuring Penfolds, Furphy, G.H. Mumm and Schweppes, plus a Don Julio 1942 Secret […]
TWE buys billion-dollar vineyard
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced it is acquiring leading luxury US wine business, Daou Vineyards for $AU1.6 billion. Founded in 2007 by brothers and co-proprietors Georges and Daniel Daou and based […]
