Wine & spirits
Aussie sparkling rosé is the best in the world – and one state punches way above its weight
Move over France. The popularity of Australian sparkling rosé is surging. Here are five to try, including a Tassie wonder that is astoundingly great value.
- Katie Spain
The most wanted wine in Australia is by a small producer you haven’t even heard of yet
The Melbourne Royal Wine Awards uncovered some excellent new wines by some little-known winemakers. Here’s the pick of the bunch.
- Katie Spain
Move over minimalism, these three new bars are colourful, fun and original
One spot is a nostalgic experience for children of the ’70s. Another turns American takeaway dishes into killer bar snacks. None follows the rules.
- Emma Breheny
Goodbye music festivals, hello food festivals? Where to plan your next regional road trip
From community-led harvests, to cheese and bread workshops with Australia’s best, regional food festivals have a lot to offer – and they’re booming. Here’s our pick of five to visit this autumn.
- Bianca Hrovat
Raise a glass to the bagnum, the plastic wine pouch that’s made cask wine cool again
There’s a growing thirst for wine in alternative packaging, from pouches and cans to the new-school goon bag.
- Katie Spain
The best wines to drink this summer for $25 and under
Stock up for your barbies, picnics and parties with these thrifty bangers, as recommended by some of the city’s best independent wine sellers.
- Nick Dent
From your Kris Kringle to your grumpy grandpa, the best drink gifts for everyone on your list
Never be stuck for gift inspiration again with these beverage-related ideas for the whole thirsty crew.
- Katie Spain
Why are we paying so much for alcohol-free wine?
Non-alcoholic wine attracts no tax so it should be cheaper than regular wine, right? It’s more complicated than that.
- Huon Hooke
Moody new Circular Quay bar boasts Sydney’s largest Japanese whisky collection
Riding a Japanese whisky wave, the new Circular Quay bar has assembled what it says is the biggest collection of the spirit in a Sydney venue.
- Scott Bolles
Cult Sydney bar and bottle shop, Odd Culture, brings its wild drinks and parfait and chips to Fitzroy
Take away or drink in at Brunswick Street’s new ferment-focused hybrid venue, a home for wild ales, biodynamic wines and funky cocktails and snacks.
- Emma Breheny
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