Wine Australia’s annual Sommelier Immersion Program (SIP) is now well underway, with sommeliers from some of Australia’s best restaurants currently making their way across the country’s wine regions. Sommeliers are traveling to the King Valley, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, Langhorne Creek and Margaret River, visiting winemakers and wineries in each region along the way; taking part in … Continued
Brian McGuigan and Ian Ferrier announced their retirement from Australian Vintage yesterday. The two will retire from their roles on the Board as Chairman and Non-Executive Director respectively. Both joined the board in 1991 as Directors of the company, then known as Brian McGuigan Wines. Over 24 years, Brian and Ian have seen the successful … Continued
Speakeasy Group – the group behind Eau de Vie and The Roosevelt – has opened a new craft beer and whisky venue in Melbourne. Owner of the group, Sven Almenning has partnered up with co-owner and general manager of Eau de Vie (Melbourne) Greg Sanderson to open the doors to Boilermaker House and unlike the … Continued
Characterised by integrity and trusted for its rigorous judging process, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is renowned for being the largest and most influential global wine competition. When asked about the competition’s prestigious reputation, DWWA Chairman Steven Spurrier said: “The Decanter World Wine Awards are here to recognise and award quality. I think that … Continued
Saskia Beer and Nino Zoccali team up to share their love of quality produce at the 2015 Barossa Gourmet Weekend, Saturday 15 to Sunday 16August. Each year in the third weekend in August, the Barossa comes together to host a feast for the senses celebrating the best of the Barossa food, wine and hospitality. 2015 … Continued
Australia’s best and brightest culinary masterminds are joining forces for an extraordinary evening in aid of one of the country’s most unique charities. The ‘R U OK? Dinner, presented by Merivale’, will be held on Tuesday, 8 September at Sydney’s Ivy Ballroom, raising money for the not-for-profit organisation whose vision is a world where we’re all connected and are protected from suicide. Tickets … Continued
The Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing (OLGR) has announced plans to conduct more inspections of licensed venues across the Snowy Mountains region for remainder of winter ski season. The increased presence follows after OLGR’s first phase of compliance checks detected a range of serious breaches. Licensed venues across the Snowy region have been cautioned … Continued
St Agnes has launched into the luxury market with the release of two ultra-premium XOs – the XO Imperial 20 Year Old and XO Grand Reserve 40 Year Old. The two XOs will be officially released 8 August, a date which marks the brand’s 90th anniversary. The XOs join the already … Continued