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Step aside Pinot. Take a break Cab Sav. See ya later Shiraz.Here in Australia, it’s a pretty solid bet which red varieties you’ll find on the shelves of your local bottle-o.If you’re heading out to dinner, it's likely that you’ll reach for a familiar variety - you don’t want to rock the boat by straying from the standard red path.But you’ve also likely noticed some other varieties popping up more and more. These ‘underdogs’ are becoming more commonplace - and for good reason.They’re highly acces …

With Winter coming to an end soon, it's time to say goodbye to the ugg boots and track pants and say hello to the colour of spring full of outdoors, barbeques, friends and fun. Welcome Spring and all of its good times by serving up three classic cocktails to get you buzzing for the season of new beginnings. The Pimm's Standard (with a twist) An absolute classic and great for any occasion, we have put our own special twist on this Spring essential. Bacardi is a versatile spirit that adds …

South America is a major new world force in wine production and export.Argentina is the world’s 5th largest global wine producer, while Chile sits in 6th position, making these two countries the biggest players in the South American region.Their star varieties over-shadow their French counterparts - which is no mean feat.So, where should you start looking for your next favourite wine?Where: Mendoza regionThis region is considered Argentina’s premier wine region. It’s in the foothills of the Ande …

Japan is having a real moment in the spotlight.With the Rugby World Cup in full swing, an out-of-season typhoon getting international media attention and canning the Japanese Grand Prix, and the 2020 Olympics heading to Tokyo next July, you’re likely seeing Japan on your TV a bit more than usual.This attention has made us thirsty for our favourite Japanese export - whisky!History and traditionThe first Japanense distillery started production in October 1923. The well-known Yamazaki Distillery, j …

Did you know that we import French wine directly from the producers?Our newest selection comes from the Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux. It's a great introduction to the world of Bordeaux wines.A little bit more about BordeauxThe recent vintages from Bordeaux have been excellent. Bordeaux vignerons have been developing innovative techniques, which have seen the quality of the wine lift.These aren't wines that need to sit in a dusty cellar for 30 years. Although if you do want to sit on them t …

As the weather warms up, so do the party invites.Whether you’re a host or a guest, there’s nothing more satisfying than successfully whipping up a batch of your favourite cocktail and bottling it up for later. No one wants to spend their whole night mixing, and this adds a nice dose of variety to the usual wine, beer or pre-mix party-fare.Let’s get startedMinimise your mathsBatching a cocktail is all about getting your quantities right. Virtually any recipe can be batched successfully, although …