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Draught cocktails on the rise in NZ on-premise
New research has found that draught cocktails and mixed drinks are continuing to grow in popularity amongst New Zealand consumers, with the On Premise supplying to demand…
High hopes for Wairarapa vintage 2024
There are predictions that this year’s vintage in the Wairarapa will be one of the best ever after near perfect conditions in the lead-up to harvest…
Top 50 NZ gastropubs revealed
The country’s leading gastropubs have been announced in the inaugural Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards…
Entries open for 2024 NZ Spirits Awards
Entries have opened for this year’s New Zealand Spirits Awards with final results to be announced in September…
Foley Wines buys Toast Martinborough
Food and wine festival Toast Martinborough has been sold to Foley Wines, with the 2024 event cancelled amid plans for a revamp…
Scapegrace lands major deal with Waitrose
Scapegrace Distilling Co has landed a major distribution deal for its spirits range with leading UK supermarket chain Waitrose…
Zeelandt Brewery founders call time
Zeelandt Brewery founders Christopher and Luciana Barber have called ‘time’ on their craft brewery and restaurant…
Between The Lines Cold IPA is here
Tasman brewery Hop Federation has launched its limited release Between the Lines Cold IPA…
Hendrick’s Hootenanny set for Greytown
Gin brand Hendrick’s is holding its first Hendrick’s Hootenanny in Greytown during March…
Entries open for AIBA 2024
Entries are now open for the 2024 Australian International Beer Awards…
Indevin confirms bottling shift to WineWorks
Indevin Group has confirmed plans to transition its New Zealand bottling operations to third-party partner, WineWorks…
High hopes for hops
As the IPA style continues to evolve, Michael Donaldson picks hops as a major influence in what lies ahead…
Time to rethink vodka
Vodka is on the up in the UK market says Sarah Miller, as producers champion eco-credentials and flavourful character in some unique new releases…
World’s best wine book returns
Joelle Thomson delves into the latest edition of the book regarded as a “must-have” for wine lovers everywhere…
Selling at the cellar door
Cellar doors are a popular summer staple and provide an important connection between wine brands and consumers. Pervinder Davies explains what businesses need to know…
Cardrona launches The Reid cocktail competition
Cardrona Distillery has launched a cocktail competition for bartenders from across the US, UK and New Zealand…
Karma Drinks teams up with Melanoma NZ
Karma Drinks is partnering with Melanoma NZ to help raise funds through sales of a special limited edition Lemmy Lemonade…
Kiwi distillery tops Golds at World Gin Awards 2024
The Coromandel Distilling Company in Thames has won five Gold medals for its Awildian Gins at the World Gin Awards...
New Cellar Master at Maison Mumm
Maison Mumm has announced its new Cellar Master as Yann Munier, who will take up the role in April this year…
Thomson Whisky named ‘Rising Star’ by major UK site
New Zealand’s Thomson Whisky has received a prestigious global accolade from The Whisky Exchange UK…