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  • Australian Alcohol Trends

    As a member of the hospitality industry its important to give the customers what they want, so learning the current trends in alcohol is a good idea.

    According to The Australian Bureau of Statistics craft beer is one alcoholic beverage that is enjoying popularity among Australian drinkers as well as gin, Shiraz and Sauvignon blanc.

    Normal beer and white rum are waning in popularity and brandy sales also appear to be down.

    Malty whisky sales are up and vodka remains steady.

    Find out more at http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/drink/what-were-drinking-alcohol-trends-of-2015-20150904-gjdb5p.html

  • Creating the Perfect Wine List can be Easier than You Think

    The importance of choosing the perfect wines for your venue’s wine list cannot be denied but it can also be a daunting task, especially because the list of good wines available in Australia is so vast.

    It is important that when developing the wine menu you take into consideration your guests, your food and your venue, staying true to all of these.

    Learn more here.

    Also remember that wherever alcohol is served, staff must complete Responsible Service of Alcohol training, even waitrons serving wine and sommeliers.

     

     

  • Nifty New Gadget Saves Your Bottle of Wine

    Have you ever had to throw away a bottle of expensive wine because you couldn’t finish the entire bottle and once it was opened it became spoiled? Well this new gadget may save your next bottle of wine, especially if you just want one glass and then want to save the rest.

    The gadget called the Coravin will pierce through the wine bottle’s cork, allowing the argon to pressurize the bottle. You can then pour the wine through the needle and cork into the glass.

    Once you’re done pouring simply extract the needle from the cork and the bottle will reseal, saving it from oxidization, pretty cool!

    More here.

  • AMA calls on the Government to Renew Focus on Alcohol Harms

    Australian doctors are calling on the government to renew its focus on addressing the ways that the misuse of alcohol is causing harm across the Australian community.

    The AMA believes efforts from some governments to tackle alcohol  harms is moving too slowly.

    Source: http://ajp.com.au/news/doctors-demand-action-on-alcohol-harms/

    As servers of alcohol we have an important role to play in minimising the negative impact of alcohol on the community and ensuring that our customers enjoy alcohol, free from these harms is one of them. Receiving Responsible Service of Alcohol training is crucial to pulling this off.

  • This Is Why You Go Red When You Drink

    There are a number of ways alcohol affects your body as it is consumed and metabolized. As a responsible drinker you should understand how alcohol impacts your body. One of the ways you may have noticed, is by turning your cheeks red. What exactly causes this flushed look and is it dangerous for your health? Watch this video for more.

     

  • Graham Norton Released Second Wine

    Talk show host Graham Norton can now also enjoy the title of winemaker, having teamed up with New Zealand based Invivo Wines to create his second Sauvignon Blanc.

    The first version, created from scratch by Norton was a runaway success in 2014, which led to the second version which will be available on our shores. Watch what went into the making here.

     

  • Finding Your Best Wine Could Lie in Your Chocolate Preference

    A subscription service that’s been developed by 2 MIT grads and has been running for about a year now, could be the answer to getting to know your wine preferences.

    The service called Bright Cellars, asks your favourite chocolate and flavour preferences, like dark chocolate, milk chocolate, orange, strawberry, peach etc. without asking direct wine questions. It then uses an algorithm to determine what wines you would like best.

    Does it work? Click here to find out.

  • $15,000 For This Pricey Burgundy

    Looking for a good wine to celebrate one of your life’s milestones? You may want to consider the Richebourg Grand Cru. There must be a reason this is the world’s priciest wine!

    The Burgundy from the Bordeaux region in France will set you back  $15 195 (€14 254) a bottle.

    The region has reason to celebrate with it just being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July.

    Click to read more.

  • Best Wine and Steak Pairings

    Master Sommelier, Brahm Callahan, the wine director at Grill 23 and Bar in Boston, Massachusetts is one of only 147 in the world.

    If you aren’t an expert like Mr Callahan, just order a dry riesling – this goes well with all cuts, he says.

    In a post on Hospitality Magazine, Mr Callahan gives his choice of 4 of the best wine and steak pairings.

    Click here for more.

  • Review these 11 Trends to Improve Your Winelist

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    Source: HospitalityMagazine.com.au

    Looking at some of the current trends in wine lists across Australia can help improve your winelist, especially if it hasn’t been too popular with your customers in the past.

    1. Include good imported wines
    2. Champagne and sparkling wine is popular right now
    3. Australian wines especially from smaller producers are gaining popularity
    4. Old fashioned wines are making a come-back
    5. Australians are embracing different varieties of wine
    6. Wine blends will probably be the next big thing in wine
    7. Look for clean and green producers, they don’t use sprays and insecticides
    8. Consider wild fermented from biodynamically grown grapes
    9. Popularity of preservative-free wine
    10. Natural wines- using wild yeasts and minimally handled
    11. Light and low alcohol wines

    Read more here.