Record Breaking Year for Australian Luxury Wine

29/01/17

Australia has proven over the past couple of decades that it’s a country that does food and drink very well indeed. Long gone are the old days, when Aussie gastronomy and viticulture was a bit of an embarrassment – things have never looked better, and 2016 was another record breaking year for this sector, with sales and exports higher than ever before. Bottled exports grew in 2016 by a massive 16% to £1.8 billion, and 2017 is tipped to be an even better year for many of Australia’s most respected vintners. One of the key reasons for Australia’s recent successes Read the full article...

The New Generation of Australian Sparkling Wines

23/12/16

For most people, nothing quite signals the start of a celebration like the distinctive pop of a cork coming out of a bottle of luxurious, elegant sparkling wine. For too long, the sparkling wine scene has been dominated by the French producers of Champagne, with their ancestral wineries and careful blends of noble grape varietals. Times are a-changing, however, and it seems that high-end Australian sparkling wine is about to have its day. A Very Special Release Last year, Australia released its most expensive bottle of white sparkling wine. Made by the prestigious House of Arras in South Australia, the Read the full article...

THE FINEST WINE BARS IN SYDNEY

01/12/16

There’s no doubt about it – Sydney is now one of the definitive wine capitals of the world. Surrounded by premium quality vineyards and wineries, and populated by some of the most discerning and demanding oenophiles, Sydney is a wine lover’s paradise that knows how to turn up the drama and luxury when it comes to fine wine bars. Whether you’re looking for cosy and expansive, international or home-grown, Sydney has something for every dedicated fan of the vine. Check out this (by no means definitive) list of top wine bars in Australia’s number one city. Bentley Restaurant and Bar Read the full article...