Last night’s Halliday Wine Companion Awards saw Vanya Cullen of Cullen Wines announced Winemaker of the Year for 2020. Every year, James Halliday and his tasting panel pinpoint the best Australian wines, winemakers and wineries from a pool of several thousand featured in the annual Halliday Wine Companion guide. James and his team cherry pick the […]
Events
French Bastille Day Tasting Event at MyBottleShop
A celebration of all things French, Bastille Day 2017 was held at My Bottle Shop featuring tastings of various spirits from the many regions of France led by Mauro Ribeiro from Cerbaco (importer and distributor of French drinks). During the night we were so lucky to taste Domaines de Provence Rinquinquin, Domaines de Provence Grande […]
Fanatical about Fiji Rum? Read on!
As Fiji is, geologically speaking, a fairly young country, the island retains its very rich volcanic soils with virtually no erosion. As a result, its sugar cane is organically grown and among the best in the world. This, combined with pure Fijian water and the perfect tropical climate for maturation, makes Fijian rum some of the finest […]
Jack Daniel’s Tasting Event at MyBottleShop HQ
So we had an absolutely great night on the 21st June 2017 when we hosted the Jack Daniel’s experience here at MyBottleShop. It happened to be the shortest day of the year and it was State of Origin night (which Queensland won – go Maroons!!). So it was fair to say it was ALL happening! […]
Balvenie Whisky and Cheese Night Video
Missed out on the Balvenie Tasting Night in Sydney this May? Don’t worry, we have posted a video of the event here. So sorry there is no taste technology invented just yet… On tasting during the night was Balvenie 12, Balvenie 14, Balvenie 17, Balvenie 21, Ghosted Reserve 21 and Kinivie 23 year old. Thanks […]