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Cabernet comeback
Some exceptional local releases are shining a new light on Cabernet Sauvignon, says Joelle Thomson…
Cold IPA 101
Michael Donaldson breaks down what’s behind the new Cold IPAs we’ll be seeing a lot more of over summer…
Liquor rules in the spotlight
The Government has pledged to “fix” alcohol legislation – alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur looks at what that will mean in practice…
Fabulous fortifieds
Let’s hear it for the most forgotten wines on Earth, says Joelle Thomson…
I’d love a lager
Michael Donaldson explains the joy that can be found in a finely made lager…
Changes are afoot
Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur looks at The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) Amendment Bill…
Battle lines drawn over whisky
There are rumblings in the whisky world as innovation meets tradition – Dominic Roskrow explains…
Two ends of the spectrum
From big, beasty high ABV beers to ‘better for you’ brews, Michael Donaldson finds the two trends are both on the rise…
Hidden treasures
Dominic Roskrow gets off the beaten track in Guadalupe and has a spirit[ual] reawakening…
Dark and mysterious
Joelle Thomson gets to know the intriguing new Blaufränkisch from Hans Herzog…
How far we’ve come
Chief Judge of the New World Beer & Cider Awards, Michael Donaldson, reflects on what this year’s Top 30 says about the local brewing scene…
Understanding objections
Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur explains who can object to an alcohol licence application and what you can do about it…
Down the rabbit hole
Dominic Roskrow looks at the current global supply chain issues and asks if all is really as it appears…
End of an era at Escarpment
Winemaker Larry McKenna may have resigned from one of the country’s great Pinot Noir wineries, but he’s not walking away from wine just yet, says Joelle Thomson…
Time to go ultra low
Michael Donaldson delves into the fast-growing world of low carb beers…
All good in the ’hood?
It’s important to understand how a locality can impact alcohol licensing applications, says alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur…
A whole new world
Dominic Roskrow takes a deep dive into whiskies from the New World and is left breathless…
Trading in a pandemic
Running your own business is challenging at the best of times, let alone in a global pandemic, so it’s encouraging to see independent operators surviving, says Joelle Thomson…
Understanding local alcohol policy
Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur explains the role of local alcohol policy when it comes to applying for an alcohol licence…
Crazy in the Canaries
Dominic Roskrow finds the competition heating up in the Scotch sector…