Category Archives: Beverages

194 Wines Selected for the 2025’s Cave de Prestige The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) was pleased to welcome wine industry professionals on Wednesday, July 2, for the diploma ceremony of the 54th edition of the Cave de Prestige. This annual highlight not only honors the quality of Bourgogne wines but also showcases the diversity of theirContinue reading “Bourgogne Celebrates Viticultural Excellence”

Melbourne CBD’s Hidden Speakeasy To Serve Up Classic Cocktails With A Twist, Live Music And Luxe Giveaways This April, Mill Place Merchants (MPM) is adding a touch of vintage glamour to Thursday nights with the launch of Peaches & Prints, a weekly celebration of classic Bellinis, live music, and nostalgic charm. MPM invites guests to indulgeContinue reading “Mill Place Merchants Launches Peaches & Prints, The Perfect Thursday Evening Soiree”

The 2025 Coonawarra Vintage was declared open in smashing fashion this morning, with a crowd of over 80 people gathering at the iconic Coonawarra Siding to herald in the new season. The ceremony which brought together Coonawarra and district community members, wine industry stakeholders and dignitaries, celebrated the significance of the harvest in Coonawarra –Continue reading “130-year milestone celebrated as Coonawarra Launches 2025 Vintage”

The Coonawarra Vignerons has been announced as recipients of Wine Australia’s regionally focused leadership program – Next Crop for 2025. Funded by Wine Australia, Next Crop enables wine regions to design and deliver a leadership development offering tailored to their unique needs, allowing emerging leaders in the wine sector to have new opportunities to developContinue reading “Next Crop leadership program announced for Coonawarra in 2025”

This Christmas season, elevate your gift giving with Chile’s iconic number one wine brand, Casillero del Diablo, the ideal gift for wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike for its unparalleled quality that is perfect for special occasions and treating yourself. More than a century ago, Don Melchor Concha y Toro, founder of Casillero Del Diablo, hidContinue reading “The perfect wine for a Christmas gift with a haunting history”

Australia’s number one Super Premium Vodka, GREY GOOSE® has announced the launch of its newest prestige innovation, GREY GOOSE Altius. To celebrate, GREY GOOSE has partnered with one of the world’s most influential bartenders, Giorgio Bargiani, to curate a new bespoke martini menu exclusively available at Le Martini—the world’s first standalone GREY GOOSE bar dedicatedContinue reading “GREY GOOSE CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF NEW PRESTIGE VODKA WITH EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL MENU BY GIORGIO BARGIANI”

A deliciously unique Reposado tequila with a delicate pink hue, Don Julio Rosado brings with it the perfect invitation to celebrate in the daytime An invitation to no longer wait for the night and celebrate in the daytime awaits as Tequila Don Julio’s esteemed portfolio of luxury offerings expands in Australia with the highly anticipatedContinue reading “TEQUILA DON JULIO ROSADO LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA”

Unique, limited edition Patrón margaritas for only $15! It’s Margarita March at Mamas Dining Group venues and it’s the perfect opportunity to try some limited edition, unique Patrón margaritas, as well as some classics. Plus, in even better news, they are all only $15 each, all day, every day! Masterfully crafted by the Mamas DiningContinue reading “Celebrating Margarita March at Mamas Dining Group Venues”

Tex Mex wild child El Camino Cantina, which brought the biggest, most audacious Margaritas to Australia, has launched a new limited-edition frozen drinks range: the Ritacolada. Available for five weeks, from Monday 8th January until Sunday 11th February, the Ritacolada is a thirst-quenching, fantastic fusion of El Camino’s legendary frozen Ritas, and the tropical coconutContinue reading “How to squeeze the last fun from Summer: El Camino Cantina launches new ‘Ritacolada’ frozen drinks range”

Festive shoppers are invited to sip Scotch in style at a first-of-its-kindluxury whisky tasting bar experience opening on Pitt Street Mall Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch Whisky, is inviting Sydneysiders to immerse themselves in the luxurious world of Johnnie Walker Blue Label this November with the opening of the Johnnie Walker Blue Room,Continue reading “INTRODUCING THE JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE ROOM”

 Cointreau, the iconic orange-flavoured liqueur, is thrilled to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Margarita cocktail by partnering with Sydney’s renowned high-end Mexican restaurant, Londres 126. From October 10th to the end of the month, Londres 126 will offer an exclusive and delectable dining experience that pairs perfectly with the Margarita, showcasing the diversity andContinue reading “Cointreau Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Margarita in Style with Londres 126”

Fall From Grace, the renowned hidden basement bar at State of Grace is making cocktail drinking in winter a little more interesting with its Seven Deadly Sins cocktail list – and there is something for everyone! Please see the cocktail list below. For every Pride sold during Pride month, a portion is donated to MinusContinue reading “Seven Deadly Sins Cocktails at Fall From Grace, State of Grace”

Bar Messenger, the newest wine bar in Circular Quay, offers Sydneysiders a delightful experience with its exquisite selection of quintessentially Australian wines. This character-filled venue aims to provide a sophisticated yet relaxed ambiance for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Situated adjacent to the renowned InterContinental Sydney, Bar Messenger is a sophisticated venue that caters to intimateContinue reading “Meet Bar Messenger; The most exquisite new wine bar nestled in the vibrant heart of Circular Quay!”

The 2023 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List Awards is now OPEN for entries, closing on 20th April 2023 This free-to-enter competition is open to any sommelier or bar/beverage manager from a Sydney or regional NSW venue that has created a wine list which includes wines from local winemakers, highlighting the quality and diversity of wines beingContinue reading “2023 NSW SOMMELIER’S WINE LIST AWARDS SUPPORTING LOCAL FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE”

A new trophy in honour of an Australian wine industry icon, and innovative new state-based trophies lead a number of changes as The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) announce that entries are now open for the 2021 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards (RMWA). The RMWA annually celebrate and recognise the best wines across Australia withContinue reading “Entries open for the 2021 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards”

On Monday, 24th May, the top winners in the 2021 NSW SOMMELIER’S WINE LIST AWARDS (run by NSW Wine with strategic partners Destination NSW, WINEDEPOT and the Restaurant & Catering Association) were announced at Government House Sydney at a ceremony hosted by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley ACContinue reading “2021 Winners ~ NSW SOMMELIER’S WINE LIST AWARDS”

Five days of quality cocktail and food experiences, epic pop-up events and parties are set to excite the city this month. At a moment when we are all looking forward following the events of 2020, Australia is set to be inspired by its own vibrant bar culture with the World Class Cocktail Festival taking placeContinue reading “World Class Cocktail Festival comes to Sydney”

Whisky Loot Rainy Day Recipe – The Penicillin As the rain hits Sydney, this chilly autumn day, Whisky Loot Sommelier, Joel Hauer, has put together the ultimate whisky warmer recipe, The Penicillin, to help you keep the colder temperatures out and the sniffles at bay. Check out how to make this autumnal cocktail hit below:  TheContinue reading “Whisky Loot Rainy Day Recipe – The Penicillin”

Supporting restaurants for a brighter future.  The 2021 NSW SOMMELIER’S WINE LIST AWARDS launched last week with a new look and a revitalised aim of showcasing and rewarding the very best ‘NSW Wine Stars’. A ‘NSW Wine Star’ is a sommelier/beverage manager or venue that offers their customers a great NSW wine experience and aContinue reading “2021 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List Awards”