International beer and cider importer and distributor BID Beer has expanded its portfolio, now the official importer and distributor of Champagne House, Charles de Cazanove in Australia. This is the first time the house – one of the oldest in the region – has been made available to the market. Established in 1811 by the … Continued

Today wine drinkers around the world will raise a glass to sauvignon blanc in celebration of the popular varietal. In recognition of its unprecedented growth over recent years and to honour the grape, Sauv Blanc Day encourages everyone to celebrate their love of SB and encourage others to crack open a bottle and try a … Continued

Devil’s Lair has announced its new releases for 2015, including the first release of a 9th Chamber Cabernet Sauvignon. The Sauvignon is a noteworthy milestone for the Devil’s Lair team and joins the 2011 Devil’s Lair 9th Chamber Cabernet Sauvignon; 2012 Devil’s Lair Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon; 2013 Dance with the Devil Cabernet Sauvignon; and … Continued

The Hunter Valley has taken over from New Zealand’s Marlborough wine region as the number one wine region represented on New South Wales wine lists, with 7.8 per cent of all listings, up 21 per cent on last year. Listings from NSW Wines were up 6 per cent on last year, being the only state … Continued

Early results released from a University of Adelaide-led research project have revealed overseas wine trade and consumers hold very positive feelings about Australians and Australian wine. When trade and consumer focus groups in the United States, United Kingdom, China, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and India were asked what they think about Australians and Australian wine they responded with descriptions … Continued

Penfolds Chief Winemaker, Peter Gago has been inducted as the newest Baron of the Barossa. Mr. Gago was named Baron of the Barossa at a ceremonial dinner held in the region last Thursday evening (April 16). Founded in 1975, the Barons of the Barossa are a wine fraternity who support Barossa wine, viticulture, gastronomy, heritage … Continued

Accolade Wines has appointed Jeff Bond as General Manager of Grant Burge Wines. Most recently CEO of Peter Lehmann Wines, Jeff was appointed for his large experience in the wine and international drinks industry and in marketing. Jeff said he was honoured to be able to continue Grant Burge’s story on in the Barossa. “I … Continued

L’Atelier Wines has announced Tony Dwyer as its new Sydney based National Sales Manager. The former Bacardi Lion employee will be responsible for the company’s next phase of growth, following its recent expansion across the Eastern Seaboard. Dwyer joins from his former employment at Bacardi Lion, where he was responsible for Key Accounts. Dwyer also … Continued