Feb 22, 2012

It’s that time of year where you don green, drink Guinness, and celebrate the patron Saint of Ireland. Yes, St. Paddy’s Day is around the corner, and this year’s celebration is gearing up to be the biggest yet.  Guinness are going to try and break the World Record , and they need your help! All you need to do is get down to your local Irish watering hole...

Dec 16, 2011

Margaret River has again faired excellently in another wine show. Of the 100 commercial wineries that entered Dan Murphy’s Margaret River Wine Show, a fantastic 87 of them received medals. Chairman Iain Riggs awarded 34 Gold, 85 silver and 257 Bronze Medals. Xanadu, Ringbolt and Vasse Felix were each dual Gold medalists. Xanadu took out ‘Most Successful...

Dec 14, 2011

Here are some of the wonderful white wines we were lucky enough to sample during Issue 12. If you want to find out which Whitesd made it into the top 4 for wine and food matching, get the latest Menu Magazine from your local news agent, or subscribe here. The Whicher Ridge 2009 Viognier was enjoyed at Spaghi and The Breakwater 2011 Sweet Blonde Late Harvest was...

Dec 14, 2011

Here are some of the wonderful reds we were lucky enough to sample during Issue 12. If you want to find out which reds made it into the top 4 for wine and food matching, get the latest Menu Magazine from your local news agent, or subscribe here. The 2010 Knee Deep Cabernet Merlot was tasted at Knee Deep Wines. The 2008 Pierro Cabernet Sauvingnon Merlot L.T.C.f....

Dec 14, 2011

Margaret River’s Pierro Vineyards have once again managed to bottle excellence. After a stunning reception from critics for its 2010 Vintage, Pierro’s 2011 LTC is set to satiate. Described as a light, dry wine with some lemon citrus notes, this white is the perfect compliment to seafood dishes. Experts are already raving about it: Ray Jordan gave...

Dec 8, 2011

Australian International Beer Awards winner, Billabong Brewery has always considered quality as a priority in their beers. Considered Australia’s finest gluten-free beer connoisseurs, not only have they taken home countless awards, Billabong Brewery but the company still strives to create fantastic tasting beers. After meticulous development and research,...

Nov 3, 2011

The annual Beer & Brewer Awards have come and gone, and once again WA has done exceptionally well! Over 2000 nominations were received from the readers of Beer & Brewer Magazine, leading to NSW Brewer 4 Pines taking out 3 of the 4 People’s Choice Awards, including overall winner. In the industry awards section, Freo’s Sail & Anchor Hotel took out...

Nov 3, 2011

By Mariel Chow 3drops has taken home yet another award at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show. After winning trophies at the Sheraton Wine Awards, the Perth Royal Wine Show and the Canberra International Riesling Competition last year, winning yet another award was the icing on a very impressive cake for the prestigious winery. 3drops 2011 Riesling won the Spotless...

Oct 14, 2011

Matso’s Broome Brewery has partnered with Willie Creek Pearls to create the all-new Pearlers Pale Ale. The new beer is a tribute to Broome’s pearl industry. Head Brewer Marcus Muller described the taste and aroma of the beer. “Initially we were looking for a typical Australian style pale ale, but evolution took it one step further and created a beer with...

Sep 15, 2011

Last night 600 of Australia’s finest saloon owners, boozeslingers and barkeeps donned their best threads and congratulated themselves on another fine year for the bar industry. As a key part of the Sydney BarShow Week line-up and with a new waterside location at Doltone House, the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards proved once again that it is the...

Sep 2, 2011

Congratulations to all involved at Cullen Wines on their recent 40th anniversary – the team held their well deserved birthday bash last month, marking four decades of fabulous wine-making. Not only was the event a great celebration for Cullen,  it also highlighted to other winemakers what a Margaret River winery as committed to quality can achieve in a...

Aug 31, 2011

By Sam Wendt Once in a while, a product comes along that really grabs your attention. Just recently that happened to me. Having been involved in all facets of the wine industry for many years, finding an inspiring and exceptional wine doesn’t happen every day. But last month I came across ‘Rieslingfreak – Reverence of Riesling’. If you’ve never tried a...

Aug 24, 2011

Coffee connoisseurs, get ready for a new player in WA’s coffee scene, as Toby’s Estate have started locally roasted right here in Perth. Toby’s Estate is one of Australia’s leading gourmet coffee suppliers, providing to over 450 different delis, cafes and restaurants around Australia. The gourmet coffee supplier has decided to set up shop in the city, so...

Jun 29, 2011

Here are some of the wonderful reds we were lucky enough to sample during Issue 11. If you want to find out which reds made it into the top 4 for wine and food matching, get the latest Menu Magazine from your local news agent. The 2007 Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot was tasted at The Terrace Lounge, while the 2010 Carpe Diem Decanto was had at the Cafe...

Jun 29, 2011

Here are some of the fantastic white wines we were able to sample during Issue 11. If you want to find out which whites made it into the top 4 for wine and food matching, get the latest Menu Magazine from your local news agent. The 2008 Freshy Bay Chardonnay was enjoyed at Four Seasons Roasting Duck Restaurant, while the 2010 Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc...