Rum is no longer the drink of pirates or island dwellers, rum drinks are popular all around the world. Here are some rum facts you probably didn’t know.
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Australia’s Best Bartender offers up Levitating Cocktail
When it comes to innovative cocktail ideas, Australia’s best bartender is leading the pack with this levitating cocktail!Watch this video to see how he does it and get some inspiration for your own creations!
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New Weather Stations Mean Reliable Data for Canberra’s Wine Region
Two new weather stations in Canberra’s wine region ( at Four Winds Vineyard in Murrumbateman and at Brindabella Hills near Hall) are expected to aid winemakers producing consistently excellent wine.
The weather stations which cost $10,000 each provide new hope for winemakers in the region who have previously had to rely on data from stations at Canberra Airport and Yass, which varied drastically from the wine region.
Read more http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-04/new-weather-stations-for-canberra-wine-region/6817928
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Rieslings offer Good Value for Money
The Canberra Riesling Challenge is being run for the 16th time and takes place at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra on Friday and Saturday.
The chairman of the event Ken Helm says that Riesling is the most underrated of all wines but it is gaining in popularity among wine lovers and restaurants.
Mr Helm said one of the greatest challenges facing winemakers was producing enough premium riesling to meet the demand.
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New Study Indicate How Much Alcohol Is Too Much
A new study shows that alcohol consumed in moderation can help the heart, whereas too much alcohol can be toxic. The problem with this in the past has been identifying where to draw the line. But now a study has outlined how much alcohol is too much.
Researchers led by Dr. Scott Solomon, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of non-invasive cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and his colleagues found that too much alcohol can actually poison the heart.
More than 2 drinks a day or 14 drinks a week was shown to actually damage the heart of the study’s participants. To find out more read: http://time.com/3896238/drinking-alcohol-heart/
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Just in Time for Summer
This delicious take on the classic mojito made it just in time for Summer. Try it today for a tasty, refreshing kick.
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Storage Mishaps Result in 280,000 Litres of Wasted Wine
Source: Vogue.com There are 280,000 litres of wasted wine is at the centre of a million dollar Supreme Court dispute.
Can you imagine 280,000 litres of wine literally being thrown down the drain? That is exactly what happened at a Riverland storage facility.
Accolade Wines is seeking $789,669 plus costs from family-owned SA winemaker Kingston Estate and Berri engineering company Monash Property because of the damage done to their property by the wine.
Find out more about the case at: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/litres-of-wasted-wine-at-the-centre-of-million-dollar-supreme-court-dispute/story-fni6uo1m-1227552767046?sv=d68bd88f1cb4cc6669db6933fff68fb0
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Orange is the New Red…in Wines
Source: Vogue.com An article on the very trendy fashion magazine Vogue’s blog recently discussed the latest in wine fashion – orange wines.
The wine only made it onto out radars about 5 years ago and already has become a favourite on the international wine scene.
Not an orange wine expert yet, no problem visit http://www.vogue.com/13357330/orange-wine-fall-drinking/ for more on how its made, how it tastes and some of the best orange wines on the market.
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Bet You Didn’t Know Alcohol and Coffee Could Make This
Watch this video to learn how to make a Black Watch – the delicious scotch whisky and coffee cocktail.