Blackwattle Distilling Co. Dry Sydney Gin has been crowned Best in Show at the 2026 Australian Gin Distillers Association Gin Awards. Winners were announced at the home of the 2025 Best In […]

Jacob’s Creek Le Petit Rosé 2026 has been awarded the Best Rosé and Wine of Show trophies at the Riverland Wine Show. It is believed to be the first time a Rosé […]

Moët & Chandon, the Official Champagne of Formula 1®, has announced its title sponsorship of the 2027 Australian Grand Prix. After acting as title sponsor of the Formula 1® Moët & Chandon […]

It’s Negroni Week from 21-27 September 2026, a global celebration of one of the world’s most iconic cocktails, with the Dirty Negroni in the spotlight this year. Negroni Week brings together bars, […]

Melbourne businesses have scored a major win with the sold-out NFL clash last week – NAB data shows the game delivered more than $300 million in spending to the city. Melbourne made […]

French authorities have allowed Champagne producers to make wine with up to 15% alcohol after record heat over summer led to accelerated sugar accumulation in grapes. As a rule, producers are limited […]

The International Wine Challenge (IWC), the world’s most influential and rigorously judged global wine competition, has named Australia’s Ed Carr its 2026 Sparkling Winemaker of the Year. The House of Arras winemaker was named Sparkling Winemaker of […]

Thousands of visitors are flocking to Melbourne this week as the city prepares to host Australia’s first official NFL regular season game at the MCG on 11 September 2026. Tickets to the […]

New research from the Australian Retail Council (ARC), in partnership with Roy Morgan, shows 5.5 million Australians plan to buy a Father’s Day gift this year, with alcohol one of the most […]

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) has revealed the six finalists in its Best of Class field for 2026, with two Australian gins in the mix. After rigorous blind tastings by […]