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...

Jun 23, 2011

WA has once again shone in the 2011 Perth Royal Beer Show. The show, which includes entries from all over Australia had around 20 different categories. The most prestigious award, ‘The Premier’s Trophy for Best WA Beer of the Show’ was won by the Swan Valley’s Feral Brewery. Other winners included Swan Brewery, who won an impressive six awards, including...

Jun 15, 2011

The 2011 hand crafted Fire Gully Margaret River wines by Pierro have been praised by one of the world’s leading wine companions James Halliday. In his review he ranked the highly prized wine range an average of 92 points. The range has also received positive reviews from a number of other wine experts such as Ray Jordan. Ray summed up the 2008 Pierro...

Jun 15, 2011

Without a doubt Australian’s have a great love for beer, and after a hard day there is nothing like sitting back and quenching your thirst with a much deserved cold beer . From June 13 to June 18 finding that perfect beer with a kick will become a whole lot easier as the 2011 annual Perth Royal Beer Show starts up once again. The competition held by the Royal...

Jun 9, 2011

Whicher Ridge Winery is a fairly new edition to the Margaret River wine region, but after several years of researching and refining their vineyard, it appears they’re already making a name for themself. Their 2009 Sauvignon Blanc was recently served at an RIRDC Awards Dinner held at Parliament House in Canberra. Based on the French wines from the Graves...

Jan 22, 2011

After successfully winning a $30 000 grant from Festival Australia, the Margaret River Wine Industry Association are pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Vintage Art Trail Event. The event will be held in conjunction with the State’s premier wine celebration, The Margaret River Wine Festival. Contemporary sculptures, glass art and paintings will...

Dec 21, 2010

This year’s Lavan Legal 2010 Margaret River Wine Show really showed off how great W.A wine is, with Judge Iain Riggs even mentioning that from the Eastern States perspective, the results from this year was “pretty scary stuff.” Margaret River wines absolutely dominated the show, winning a resounding 423 medals out of 774 entries, with a staggering haul of...

Dec 21, 2010

Remedy Coffee has one a bronze medal in the 2010 Australian CSR Golden Bean Roasting Competition.  This was Remedy Coffee’s first time entering the prestigious competition, and the judges fell in love with Remedy’s Australian ‘Basalt Blue’ coffee blend. Congratulations to the team at Remedy, well done and keep up the great work! For more info on Remedy...