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Author: Peter Cutforth

Penfolds Releases The First Australian Champagne in Collaboration with a French House

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If you’re a champagne lover, you’ll want to try this new offering from an Australian winery.

Penfolds has released the first champagne made by an Australian winery in collaboration with independent champagne house Thienot.

The 3 champagnes were created from the house’s 2012 vintage. Champagne can only be produced in the Champagne region of north-east France, by law so the only way an Australian house can produce a champagne is in this way.

The Thienot house was established in 1985 and also includes champagne houses Joseph Perrier and Canard-Duchene in its portfolio. Thienot is Penfolds’ agent in France.

See more at https://www.goodfood.com.au/drinks/wine/penfolds-uncorks-australias-first-champagne-20190509-h1e89g

June 1, 2019
Half of All Alcohol Consumed by Heavy Drinkers

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According to a study by researchers of Victoria’s La Trobe University, more than half of all alcohol consumed in Australia is being consumed by only 10 per cent of drinkers.

The study found that those 2million heavy drinkers consumed a shocking 54.4 per cent of all the alcohol consumed in the nation.

It also found the heaviest drinkers are more likely to drink cheap alcohol like cask wine and beer and were also more likely to drink at home.

The study also found that many of these heavy drinkers are middle-aged men living in rural and regional Australia.

Source: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/heavy-drinkers-consume-half-of-all-alcohol

June 1, 2019
Understanding What It Takes to Make Organic Wine

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We all know the importance of eating organic food but what about organic wine?

What exactly makes a wine truly organic and is it really important?

Organic wine has to do with the way the grapes are farmed, with no herbicides and pesticides used. Instead farmers use nature and composts to create natural ecosystems. It’s as important for purity in wine as it is in your food, so looking for a good, organic wine should be your next step.

One winery in Australia that has been organic for a while is Champagne Lanson. The house has a history over 250 years old and one which was first imported into Australia in 1855.

Find out more about the house at: https://www.theshout.com.au/sponsoredcontent/understanding-the-purity-of-organic-wine/

May 30, 2019
Queensland Government Scraps Junk Food and Alcohol Ads

The Queensland government recently announced the banning of junk food and alcohol advertisements at government-owned outdoor sites.

The junk food ban comes as an effort to address childhood obesity including restrictions for out-of-home ads featuring high fat, sugar and salt products and alcohol.

The ban will be implemented in consultation with the advertising industry, health Minister Steven Miles recently said.

The government is currently in talks with the outdoor advertising industry about how the restrictions will be implemented.

Source: https://mumbrella.com.au/junk-food-and-alcohol-ads-scrapped-by-queensland-government-576098

May 30, 2019
Winemakers Swap Grapes for Cherries

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NSW Winemakers are cashing in on the region’s abundant cherry harvests by creating a wine that’s made not with grapes but cherries.

Winemaker Terrry Mulligan got the idea to make cherry wine at his Young based winery after the annual cherry festival years ago. The festive takes place in the town each year.

He explained that the process is completely different to making wine with grapes because you don’t get as much juice from cherries as you do from wine.That makes the process harder because separating the cherry pulp and skins isn’t easy.

But is it really wine?

Some people have questioned whether cherry wine is a wine or a liqueur, given its 10 per cent proof but Mr Mulligan believes it’s a wine because it’s fermented in the same way, similarly to a dry Rose style. He advises the wine be served chilled.

Although he admits it doesn’t have the same complexity as a good grape wine, if you love cherries you should definitely try to get your hands on a bottle.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-14/cherry-wine-takes-off-in-the-little-italy-of-new-south-wales/10599208

May 30, 2019
Mother Discovered Secret to Removing Red Wine Stains

Ever wondered what’s the key to getting a dreaded red wine stain out, afterall they are notoriously difficult to get rid of whether on your favourite top or the carpet.

There’s a woman who believes she found the cure, having shared the hack on the Facebook group ‘Mrs Hinch Made Me Do It’.

The cure she says is The Body Shop’s gentle Camomile Cleansing Butter applied directly onto the stain before being massaged in.

Within minutes the stain vanishes. Magic or real? Give it a try next time and see for yourself.

Source: https://www.kidspot.com.au/news/mum-discovers-the-most-bizarre-product-to-remove-red-wine-stains-in-minutes/news-story/48228e7bff96fa585f08d33b227f2a93

May 29, 2019
Four Cocktails to Make for Your Next Party

If you’re planning a girl’s night in, or maybe just hosting a cocktail party – here are 4 cocktails to add to your menu that are sure to appeal to all your guests tastes. They’re tasty and pretty.

May 28, 2019
Cocktail Inspired by The Avengers Endgame Release

Although the hype around Avengers Endgame seems to have waned for now, we can still enjoy a cocktail inspired by the biggest blockbuster in decades. This impressive cocktail is one for the more advanced mixologist. Watch the video and see whether you’re brave enough to give it a try.

May 28, 2019
Family Wants Drink Driver Jailed Following Fatal Crash

The man was traveling at more than 120km per hour at the time when his car crashed into a family who were getting into a car ourside their Para Hills home.

The collision occurred with such impact that the grandmother had to be cut free and her 3 grandsons and their aunt had to be rushed to hospital.

One of the boys suffered serious brain injury.

The family of the victims have expressed the desire for the driver to receive a jail sentence over the incident. The incident is a horrific reminder of the severe consequences of drink driving.

Read more at: https://www.9news.com.au/national/drink-driver-who-slammed-into-adelaide-family-leaving-boy-injured-faces-jail/8cf53982-c718-42b0-a3c8-4a5d3333d22f

May 27, 2019
Australians Get Vegemite Flavoured Alcohol

Vegemite is a rather contentious food product with some Australians loving it and others hating it. Whether you love or hate it, the spread is undeniably Australian and Australian distillery Archie Rise has turned this icon into a spirit.

The drink which is available online is packed with the same flavour as the original spread and only a limited number of bottles are available – about 3000, so if you’re interested you better get your bottle soon.

According to its website, the drink has a distinct “mitey character at the front followed by biscuity, bready notes”.

Find out where to buy it or get more information at: https://www.bhg.com.au/vegemite-alcohol-archie-rose-distillery

May 27, 2019

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