In what is being described as the ultimate airborne sledge, Queensland beer XXXX has taken State of Origin rivalry to new heights. Sydneysiders woke on Monday morning to see 4m-tall XXXX Gold […]
XXXX takes to the skies to celebrate State of Origin
Australia wins Greatest Chardonnay Showdown
Australia has triumphed at London Wine Fair’s third Icon Tasting – The Greatest Chardonnay Showdown – taking out first and second place. Tasmania’s Tolpuddle Vineyard 2023 Chardonnay was named Greatest Chardonnay of […]
Australia’s top 10 bars at the 2026 Spirited Awards
Three Australian bars are among the Top 10 International Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards, Melbourne’s Caretaker’s Cottage and Three Horses, alongside Sydney’s ANTE. Announced overnight in New Orleans by the Tales […]
$25 McLaren Vale Shiraz wins four international trophies
The International Wine Challenge has unveiled its 2026 results, with Beresford Estate Classic Shiraz 2023 winning four trophies. Beresford Estate Classic Shiraz 2023 (97 points) was one of IWC 2026’s most decorated wines. Priced under $25, it won […]
The bar serving Australia’s best G&T
Australia’s best Gin & Tonic has officially been crowned, with Daylesford Spirit Distillery taking out the inaugural Fever-Tree G&T Cup. Daylesford Spirit Distillery, based in Daylesford, Victoria, took out first place with its Daylesford Spirit […]
Mountain Goat named Australia’s Champion Beer
The 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) have named Mountain Goat Brewery’s Bract to the Future as this year’s Champion Australian Beer. Crafted using the experimental Hops-106 varietal from the […]
Vivid Sydney spotlights NSW wine
Vivid Sydney will put NSW wine in the spotlight from 22 May to 13 June 2026, showcasing the quality and diversity of vineyards across the state. NSW is the birthplace of Australian […]
8 best Australian wines under $15
Dan Murphy’s has announced the winners of its 2026 Best in Glass Wine Awards, including eight wines under $15 crowned among the best in Australia. Two retail at $10—Tolley Clare Valley Riesling, […]
The hottest trend in drinks: swicy cocktails
The culinary trend of “swicy”— pairing sweet elements such as honey and maple with the heat of chillies or hot sauce—has crossed over into mixology. Monin has tipped ‘exotic’ flavours and ‘swicy’ […]
Australia’s top wineries for 2026
The Real Review has revealed its Top Wineries of Australia 2026, with the Victoria’s Yarra Yering named Winery of the Year. It marks the third time the producer has taken the top […]
