Yesterday
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Endeavour Group peace only comes with a scalp – the chairman’s
The hotels and pub group’s board will have the numbers at its AGM next week. But chairman Peter Hearl has two choices: claim a fleeting victory or read the room.
- Anthony Macdonald
The hottest invitation at the Cup – especially if you’re a foodie
The premier party zone at Flemington Racecourse is shaping up to be more Melbourne than ever – with a pop-up of Curtis Stone’s LA restaurant thrown in for good measure.
- Necia Wilden
This Month
‘Holy grail’ of whisky set to fetch $2.3m at auction
Sotheby’s will be putting the 96-year-old bottle of Macallan single malt whisky under the hammer in London next month.
- Hannah Boland
‘Sublime conditions’: how La Nina paid off for a top Aussie wine label
Two decades after embarking on a passion project atop a foggy hill, Brian Croser is pouring pinot noir and chardonnay that show the benefits of cooler vintages.
- Max Allen
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
These new clear spirits will expand your drinking horizons
Adventurous Australian distillers are upping the ante with local takes on popular styles around the world, from pastis to pear rakija.
- Max Allen
This winemaker celebrates Indigenous heritage with a special blend
Bellwether’s Sue Bell hopes her new Special Blend will encourage others to “celebrate our love of the land by recognising the 65,000 years of cultural connection”.
- Max Allen
Seppeltsfield owner’s vineyard shopping spree targets Millennials
Leading South Australian winemaker Warren Randall has made two organic wine acquisitions in three months, with more to come, to attract younger customers.
- Campbell Kwan
- Exclusive
- Rich List
Oatley family empire carve-up starts with vineyards
The heirs to a fortune assembled by Bob Oatley are already attempting to sell Hamilton Island, their largest asset, for more than $1 billion.
- Updated
- Primrose Riordan
A wine made from grapes soaked in seawater? Yes, it’s a thing
This ocean-washed vermentino won’t set your palate alight. But it’s an interesting experiment.
- Max Allen and Greta Codyre
September
Fancy a rare $2760 whisky? How about a $16,000 sneaker set too?
Australian Chase Shiel has designed the limited-edition footwear to celebrate the launch of Glenfiddich’s Grand Yozakura single malt.
- Benjamen Judd
Why this ex-stockbroker is selling his lifelong wine collection
Former Shaw and Partners analyst Danny Younis still loves wine, but he has put most of his impressive collection up for auction.
- Updated
- Joanna Mather and Tom Richardson
Enjoy wine? You’ll enjoy these three Yarra Valley releases
Making top quality wine is one thing. Leading drinkers to it is another. Fortunately for Oakridge – and us – systems are now in place for no one to miss out.
- Max Allen
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Australia’s best organic wines
The recent national awards illustrate how far this market segment has come. And consumers are the winners.
- Max Allen
Why Australian rye whiskey tastes different – in a good way
Former engineers who dabbled in distilling are now using local grain to cater to rye whiskey enthusiasts around the world.
- Max Allen
August
So what does a $215,000 whisky taste like?
Balvenie has released about 70 bottles of a 60-year-old whisky. The experience of tasting a $7000 dram takes our neophyte London correspondent by surprise.
- Hans van Leeuwen
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
The little-known grape varieties powering Australia’s wine industry
In his new book, the Financial Review drinks writer explains how new wines and styles since 2000 have been good for growers and great for drinkers.
- Max Allen
Exactly what to eat in Tasmania, according to a Michelin-star chef
This year, Ana Ros of Slovenia’s groundbreaking restaurant Hisa Franko discovered a small island she says is the future of gastronomy – and it’s right here.
- Ana Ros
Platinum Equity stalks Carlyle Group’s Accolade Wines
Street Talk understands American buyout group Platinum Equity is considering a move on Australia’s second-largest wine group.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
July
‘Funky, sour’ beer leftovers plus art create a $185 whisky
New spirits are breaking the mould not just with their flavour, but with the artistry of their packaging and production.
- Max Allen
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Love the gin? Now try Cape Byron Distillery’s single-malt
It’s been a while coming, but Eddie Brook and Jim McEwan have pulled out all the stops to make a fine whisky that expresses a sense of place.
- Max Allen
