According to the following article in today’s Sydney Morning Herald, men outnumber women as the biggest consumers of Piper-Heidsieck champagne. And in a move which sees the family-owned and oldest French house take centre court they’ve teamed with the 2019 Australian Open to seduce the upper millennial gent. Piper-Heidsieck is the first champagne brand to […]
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Henschke 2018 New Release Wines
This year is Henschke Wines 150th anniversary. Think about that. When this family estate was established back in 1868, the American Civil War had only just concluded and President Lincoln had made the regrettable decision to spend an evening at the theatre. We were still the best part of half a century from Federation. Stephen and […]
Penfolds to produce Champagne, Napa wines and a baijiu blend
Treasury Wine Estates has announced three major extensions to its iconic Penfolds brand – wines crafted from Napa grapes, a fortified tier and a Champagne. TWE’s Chief Executive Officer Michael Clarke noted: “Today’s news on Penfolds signifies another important step on Treasury Wine Estates’ journey to invest in and build true trust marks; expanding the […]
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin – Bloody awesome, bloody delicious and finally bloody here…
Four Pillars gin from Victoria are very excited to announce the release of Bloody Shiraz Gin #Vintage2017! We know you all fell in love with this purple phenomenon last year. So you know that Bloody Shiraz Gin is the product of the awesome magic that happens when you combine Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin with cool-climate, […]
Deconstructing digestifs
While the ideal after-dinner drink is the one you most enjoy, digestifs were specifically made to aid digestion and excite your taste-buds after a meal. As opposed to aperitifs, which are light on sweetness and strength, digestifs are full-bodied desert drinks. As digestifs vary enormously among different cultures, it is hard to define their character. Some are sweet and smooth, […]
Six Surprising Celebrity-Endorsed Drinks
From celebrities to bands, it seems like everybody has dipped their toes into the world of spirits at some point. Here are six of our most surprising celebrity-endorsed spirits: Casamigos Tequila – George Clooney More than just an endorsement, George Clooney grew this brand from the ground up with his drinking buddy and business […]
Do you Know the Difference Between Tawny and Vintage Port?
Grown from the grapes around the world, Port offers a fuller, more flavourful wine. This rich red wine works well with desserts, but some drinkers are deterred simply by its sheer number of styles. You aren’t required to know every style to enjoy port, but it will benefit you to understand the difference between its two major styles: […]
Introducing Luc Belaire Luxe
Luc Belaire are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Luc Belaire family: Belaire Luxe. Belaire Luxe is an authentic French Blanc de Blancs produced in Burgundy – one of the world’s most respected winemaking regions – and is made exclusively from hand-selected Chardonnay grapes. Luxe has a very special secret ingredient: a unique […]