1+ hour, 12+ min ago   (498+ words) Panhead Port Road Pilsner has been crowned the Supreme Champion at the 2026 New World Beer & Cider Awards, taking the top spot from more than 650 beers and ciders entered from producers across Aotearoa. The winning pilsner impressed an independent panel of…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (563+ words) Four Australian wine professionals have travelled to China for a four-week industry exchange across two of the country’s leading winemaking regions. The second year of the Australia-China Winemaker Immersion Program was officially launched at Penfolds Magill Estate in Adelaide on…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (504+ words) The Tranche Scholarship has named The Agrarian Kitchen’s Laura Cuthbert and Supernormal Brisbane’s Chris Bancroft as its 2026 recipients, with each receiving $15,000 to undertake international professional development. Cuthbert, Restaurant Manager at The Agrarian Kitchen in Tasmania, and Bancroft, Head Sommelier at…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (519+ words) Hickson House has appointed Fesq & Company as its national sales and distribution partner, as the Sydney spirits brand looks to expand its presence across Australia’s on- and off-premise channels. Founded by hospitality professionals Mikey Enright and Julian Train, Hickson House…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (288+ words) Kirin Hyoketsu is continuing to build momentum in 2026, with two exciting flavour launches bringing more choice for shoppers: the return of fan-favourite Mandarin and the arrival of Mango in a brand new 440ml can. After an incredibly successful limited-edition run in…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (597+ words) Chris Hemsworth has joined Will Edwards as co-owner of Archie Rose Distilling Co, with a view to taking the award-winning whisky and spirits company into the United States for the first time, followed by further global expansion into New Zealand,…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (397+ words) The Victorian Greens have introduced legislation to Parliament that would impose delays on alcohol delivery, limit delivery windows and restrict alcohol advertising. Introduced by Victorian Greens health spokesperson Dr Sarah Mansfield, the Liquor Control Reform and Other Acts Amendment (Reducing…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (491+ words) Australia’s young grape and wine professional network Rootlings has appointed new State Champions for Queensland and Tasmania as membership of the program grows to more than 700 people nationally. Launched in 2024, Rootlings is a peer-to-peer support network for grape and wine…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (510+ words) Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has named Peter Bourne, widely known as The Wine Man, as the 2026 NSW Legend of the Vine, recognising his five decades of contribution to Australian wine. Bourne received the honour at the 2026 Sydney Royal Wine…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (259+ words) Days two and three of the 2026 ILG Study Tour delivered a mix of business, hospitality and memorable experiences as delegates made the most of their time in Auckland. Saturday saw delegates head across the harbour to Waiheke Island, splitting into…...