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 […]

In a historic first for the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), Margaret River’s House of Cards Ace High Chardonnay 2025 has been awarded a gold medal and a perfect 100 points. It is the […]

Chris Hemsworth has joined Archie Rose Distilling Co. as its co-owner alongside founder Will Edwards, as the whisky and spirits company prepares to enter the United States for the first time. Founded […]

Jacob’s Creek Le Petit Rosé 2026 has been awarded the Trophy for Best Rosé at the nation’s oldest wine competition, the 2026 Sydney Royal Wine Show. Critiqued by some of the most […]