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Croser: Australian Bubbles5

Tanqueray London Dry Gin9

Giesen: The Brothers’ Story13

Mountain Goat15

Jacob’s Creek Reserve Barossa Signature Series19

Top 5 Under $206

Perfect Match: Big Bird Booze7

Apps on Tap10

New Product Spotlight16

What’s on: Let’s Cellar-brate17

In Fact: Bizarre Beer Facts20

CONTENTS

Your Summer Bucket ListSummer is here – and given it only comes around once a year, we say now is the time to go hard or go home.

PRODUCT FEATURES SUMMER FEATURESUMMER 2015

REGION FEATURE

Adelaide Hills Head for the Hills11

Craig Hazelton T 1300 408 399 E [email protected]

Unit 9, Building 7, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick ACT 2609 PO Box 318 Fyshwick ACT 2609

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YOUR SUMMER BUCKET LISTHost a Boxing Day

Test BBQAfter spending the whole day with your family, getting your mates over to watch the Test is a great way to recover. General rules are: you can’t over cater, you must have a good TV, and no matter how much fun you have, remember to keep the focus on the match.

SUMMER IS HERE – AND GIVEN IT ONLY COMES AROUND ONCE A YEAR, WE SAY NOW IS THE TIME TO GO HARD OR GO HOME. OUR CHALLENGE TO YOU IS TO TICK OFF THE WHOLE LIST BEFORE IT’S TIME TO CRANK UP THE HEATING SYSTEM – GO!

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Soundwave Festival 2016Summer just isn’t summer without finding yourself amongst sweat-drenched strangers jumping up and down to the beat of your favourite band. With a line up featuring acts such as Public Enemy, The Prodigy and Dead Letter Circus, you’re guaranteed an adrenaline rush. Get your tickets at soundwavefestival.com

SAT 23 JAN 2016, BRIS

SUN 24 JAN 2016, SYD

TUES 26 JAN 2016, MELB

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Learn to surfIt’s the ultimate Aussie pastime and if you don’t know how to hang 10 – it’s never too late to learn. Whether you choose to do group lessons or go one on one – nothing beats the feeling of catching your first wave.

Go bushYou haven’t really camped until you’ve gone completely bush. You don’t have to go crazy with equipment – just make sure you’ve got a good waterproof tent, lighting, bedding, something to cook on, a shovel for those err…trips behind the tent and, of course, a reliable Esky.

Build something coolWhether you want to flex your DIY muscles around the house or build a piece of cool furniture that will earn you some bragging rights, now is the time to do it. Make sure you have everything you need before you start and remember that YouTube can be your best friend.

Learn three to four chords on the guitar, until you can play one song.STEP 1: Get hold of a guitar.

STEP 2: Practice as much as you can without getting evicted/divorced or institutionalised.

STEP 3: Impress your friend or a significant other with your amazing new skill.

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Go on a road trip!It’s a right of passage for Aussies and one that you should do at least once in your lifetime. Head off with a vague plan of where you’re going, a killer playlist and someone you can tolerate for more than a few days.

Run a marathonIt’s going to hurt. It’s going to take time. It’s going to mean sacrifices, but you will feel amazing when you’ve completed it! Not to mention you’ll be in a lot better shape than when you first started.

Binge watch a TV show on Netflix And to reward yourself for all that training, camp out on the couch and catch up on all those great shows you’ve been meaning to watch but haven’t had the time for.

OUR TOP THREE:

– Breaking Bad

– Game of Thrones

– Sons of Anarchy

Try an extreme sportNothing makes you feel more alive than the feeling that you could die at any second. That doesn’t mean you have to put yourself at risk, but trying something new that has an element of danger is where you get that rush.

OUR TOP THREE TO TRY:

– Skydiving

– Kitesurfing

– White water rafting


THE FIRST RELEASE OF Croser was from the 1985 vintage and the winemaking philosophy continues today starting in the vineyard where all the vines are hand pruned, the grapes handpicked, the fruit whole bunch pressed, and the wines hand crafted in the traditional method.

At the heart of the Croser story is the region, the hand crafting and the determination to create something world class.

Croser was created as it was believed that the right region in Australia could produce a sparkling wine that would rival champagne. Quite a bold statement but one that Croser founder, Brian Croser truly believed and so he set out finding that region.

In 1979 he identified a green field’s area within the Adelaide Hills which was not yet used

Croser was created out of the belief that the right region in Australia could produce sparkling wine to rival Champagne. That region is Piccadilly in the Adelaide Hills.

AUSTRALIAN BUBBLES

for wine grape production as being perfect for his sparkling venture. The area was the Piccadilly Valley and at the time was being used for market gardens and fruit orchards.

A combination of rainfall, cool temperatures and diverse aspects over one valley attracted Croser to the area. He planted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines for sparkling wines on the south facing slopes and these along with table Chardonnay vines planted on the north facing slopes were the first vineyards planted in the Piccadilly Valley.

The first vintage under the Croser label was 1985. It was crafted in the traditional method, as it was believed this to be the only method to make sparkling wines to rival champagne as it created complexity of texture, flavour, bouquet and those tiny bubbles.

Croser NVSparkling Pinot Noir &

Chardonnay blend

$1990 each

Croser NV Rose Piccadilly Valley

$1990 each

Croser Vintage Piccadilly Valley

$3290 each

The Range

The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines contributing to Croser lie generally on cool south facing slopes within the Piccadilly Valley at altitudes ranging from 450 metres to 550 metres above sea level.

The vines are hand tended to encourage delivery of a healthy, properly ripened grape crop. And as vintage approaches, Petaluma’s winemakers spend increasing time in the vineyard assessing flavour, sugar and acidity in the grapes.

As ripening time varies considerably across dozens of slopes in ten separate vineyards, this period of intense activity is crucial to quality. Each batch has to be harvested at just the right moment to deliver the proper balance of flavour, delicacy and freshness in Croser.

Find out more PETALUMA.COM.AU

CROSER NV ROSE PICCADILLY VALLEY

Croser Non-Vintage Rose is a perfect partner to the Croser Non – Vintage Sparkling wine. A blend of 100% Pinot Noir fruit sourced from selected cool climate vineyards across the Adelaide Hills and combined with several back vintage reserve wines of Pinot Noir delivers a sophisticated Methode traditionelle Rose Sparkling.

Fruit for this wine was harvested after our Pinot Noir for Vintage Croser to allow the fruit to develop some riper flavours and aromas adding to its complexity. The Pinot Noir is whole bunch pressed or crushed with free run juice kept separate. After settling the juice is fermented in a combination of 80% stainless steel, with 20% fermented in old oak barriques for added complexity. In addition to this a small portion of approximately one tonne is fermented on skins and added in at blending to deliver a wine with a delicate pink hue.

Post blending and tirage the rose is aged in bottle on yeast for at least 12 months. During disgorging a small amount of Pinot Noir is combined with the dosage liqueur to balance the wines natural acidity and enhance the pink intensity.

Croser NV Rose has a residual sugar of 11gpl which balances the high natural acidity of this wine. The wine has a rich creamy mousse and layers of complexity with aromas of raspberries, strawberries and pomegranates combining with the biscuity, nutty brioche finish.

A perfect aperitif wine, made in the renowned Croser style.

Andrew Hardy

Winemaker

CROSER VI��A�E 2011 �ICCADILLY VALLEY

The growing season in the Piccadilly Valley leading into the 2011 vintage provided some challenges. Wonderful winter rainfall set the vineyards up beautifully. Spring was warmer than average and also pretty wet, throwing vineyard management curveballs with high growth rates and disease pressure. The season continued in this vein with 128 mm of rain in December, followed by a dry January, and then really wet months of February and March. It felt sub-tropical.

The vineyards and fruit in fact held up remarkably well, and we began hand picking Pinot Noir on the 18th of March, finishing on the 29th of March. Hand picking of the sparkling Chardonnay overlapped, starting on the 26th of March and finishing on the 7th of April.

The hand picked bunches were delivered into our cold rooms and chilled for 24 hours, before whole bunch pressing. This juice was then cold settled and partially clarified before being fermented in older French oak barriques using our chosen yeast strain. Thirty percent of the juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks.

At the completion of the alcoholic fermentation all components were inoculated with bacteria to conduct the malo-lactic fermentation (MLF), both to soften the high natural acid and to complex the base wine.

The sparkling base wines were then blended and the 27th consecutive Croser Vintage was tiraged in November 2011.

At tirage the base wine had an addition of yeast and sugar; the yeast then converting the sugar into a small amount of alcohol and carbon dioxide gas, hence the natural bubbles in the wine. This is the beginning of the traditional method (Methode Champenois).

The wine was then allowed to rest in bottle on its yeast lees for nearly three years, before riddling and disgorging began in July 2014. Croser sparkling wines are disgorged on demand with time on lees increasing over the life of the wine.

Petaluma’s 2011 Croser is a blend of 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay, all from the old vineyards in the Piccadilly Valley, first planted in 1979.

The 2011 Croser is an elegant fine fruit driven complex sparkling wine. The traditional method has guaranteed a delicate persistent fine mousse that explodes on the palate. Raspberry and strawberry from the Pinot and ripe apple from the Chardonnay combine with subtle biscuit and creaminess on the palate. Delicious bracing acidity highlights the fruit.

A fine delicate aperitif style that rewards bottle age, the 2011 Croser Vintage is a complex fruit driven method traditional wine, the latest from a long line started in 1985.

It is a wonderful testament to the great vineyards in the Piccadilly Valley from which it is created.

Andrew Hardy

Winemaker

PRODUCT FEATURE

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TOP 5 UNDER $20

TOP 5 UNDER $20

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FILL UP YOUR CELLAR without emptying your wallet with these great value wines:

BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATE SHIRAZFull-bodied and ultra-smooth this powerful wine features an alluring exotic spice with vibrant flavours of ripe plum and fresh blackberry.

LITTLE PEBBLE SAUVIGNON BLANC Little Pebble Sauvignon Blanc is definitely a hero with an aroma of passionfruit, blackcurrant leaves and citrus that leaves a lingering finish and mouth watering intensity.

TAYLORS SHIRAZ 2014This multi-award winner most recently triumphed at the prestigious Great Australian Shiraz Challenge. Boasting a lively palate of juicy red berry fruits, plum and spice, along with subtle chocolate and savoury characters from the oak maturation, it’s easy to see why.

WOLF BLASS GOLD LABEL CHARDONNAY PINOT NOIR VINTAGE $1999 each

This elegant sparkling wine from the cool climate of Adelaide Hills offers a complex blend of fine citrus and strawberry, with an elegant and creamy palette. A must-drink this summer.

ST AMAND COONAWARRA CABERNET SAUVIGNON$1699 each

Harvested amongst perfect conditions, this 2014 vintage shows a zesty bouquet of green herbs combined with hints of passion-fruit, citrus and lychees.

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CHRISTMAS JUST ISN’T CHRISTMAS WITHOUT THE “BIG BIRD” AT OUR TABLE’S CENTRE. BUT WHAT TO DRINK WITH THIS PARTICULAR POULTRY?

Our 3 bestpairings

with our favourite festive fowl

BIG BIRD BOOZE

PERFECT MATCH

Devil’s CornerPinot Noir

Wirra Wirra Scrubby RiseSauvignon Blanc Semillon Viognier

YendaGolden Ale

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RED Turkey is a low fat meat, so the wine you pair it with should be low in tannin – because tannins react best with fatty molecules. Another consideration is the fact that we tend to eat turkey with the powerful flavours of cranberry and redcurrant. Choose a young, ripe, fruity wine such as the 2015 Devil’s Corner Pinot Noir. Low in tannin with notes of spicy black cherry, dark fruits and hints of raspberries, this full bodied fruity wine will certainly add some festive cheer to Christmas lunch.

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WHITE Not to be critical, but turkey is quite a bland meat – which means if you’re going to pair it with a white, look for something refreshing, tangy, and fruity such as a Viognier. The bright and lively white blend of Wirra Wirra’s Scrubby Rise will shake things up at the table thanks to lifted aromatics of tropical fruit, lemon zest and nectarine.

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BEEROven cooked turkey and all its accompaniments are browned and caramelised in the oven, just like the darker malts used to create amber beers. So it makes sense to pair these two flavours and the malty flavours of the Yenda Golden Ale are our recommendation. Balanced with a clean hoppiness and with a strong aroma of passion and citrus it goes down very nicely with all your favourite Christmas fare.

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The History and the Legends

Distilled in London until the great air raid of WWII, Old

Tom Still was the only still to survive the bombing and it is still used to make Tanqueray

London Dry Gin today.

Said to have been Frank Sinatra’s preferred gin, Tanqueray London Dry Gin’s edge and sophistication have long made it a favourite with the stars in fashion, film and music.

Legend has it that Tanqueray London was the first drink in the White House after the repeal of prohibition

The British governance of India led to an increased demand for quinine and the accompanying popularization of the G&T

The term “Dutch Courage” derives from the 30 years’ war when soldiers drunk ‘Dutch gin’ before going into to battle.

Considered by many to be safer than the water, a 17th century Londoner might drink up to 14 gallons of gin per year.

Gin and vermouth, garnished with an olive or twist of lemon - the ‘Martini’ is perhaps the world’s best-known cocktail.

TANQUERAY LONDON DRY GIN

Take theBottle Tour

The CrestThe Tanqueray Family Crest is on the top of every bottle.

The pineapple is the ultimate sign of hospitality, quality and

discernment.

The BottleThe Bottle is designed

around the 3 piece cocktail shaker and has followed this

principle since 1948.

The Royal WarrantTanqueray is one of only a few gins to be awarded

a royal warrant.

The CraftMade in a 4-step distillation process: the botanicals are

dropped into the neutral spirit and condensed for a richer

flavour. We like to think that the neutral spirit is the canvas and the botanicals are the paint to

the masterpiece.

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The QualityEach bottle has the Tanqueray

seal. This is the sign of the quality and the seal of approval.

The BotanicalsTanqueray London Dry Gin

uses four botanicals to create a balanced gin; Juniper, Coriander,

Liquorice and Angelica.

The HeritageTanqueray London Dry Gin was

first created in Bloomsbury in London by Dr Charles Tanqueray

after he decided to go against the grain and choose the still in

favour of the cloth.

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An exceptionally smooth liquid and deeply infused

with the favours of botanicals. Tanqueray

London Dry Gin is a balanced spirit that cuts through the

mixer and is the perfect base to every gin cocktail; which is why it is the bartenders’

favourite gin.

Created in 1830 by Charles Tanqueray; innovator,

visionary and star of the Bloomsbury scene.

He travelled the world, defied expectations,

challenged conventions all whilst having a ball and

making the world’s best gin!

PRODUCT FEATURE

$4199

each

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THE BETTER WAY TO BUY

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Drync

What they say:An app that makes it fun to shop, browse, scan and learn about wine. Simply scan the wine label for prices, professional and general reviews, ratings and comments with the option to leave your own tasting notes.

What we say:Ever enjoyed a glass of wine and then completely forgotten its name? This app is for you. Simply scan the label as you’re drinking it and Drync will store the name to remind you next time you’re at your Local Liquor store. With access to over 10 different wine databases, you’ll never miss a great wine again!

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Mixology

What they say:Mixology offers almost 8000 different drink recipes made from over 1000 ingredients – so there’s definitely something for everyone. Use the Liquor Cabinet function to list your available ingredients and find out what you can make on the spot, or browse for nearby liquor stores via the apps’ Maps and GPS integration.

You can also learn the tricks of the trade from the included bartending terminology and technique guides.

What we say:If you’re throwing a party (New Year’s Eve anyone?) or want to make use of that bottle of vodka that’s been sitting in the liquor cabinet, this app lets you play bartender to unveil a world of mixed drinks.

Ratings:

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APPS ON TAP

Apps are making everything easier –

shopping, travelling, eating out and now…drinking.

So here’s the rundown on some of our favourites:

APP REVIEWS

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What they say:An app that combines two of the best things in life: friends and beer. Users can share reviews, ratings and photos of the beers they drink with friends around the world. They can also explore popular bars and beers in their area, find out what their friends are drinking and earn badges for trying out suggested beers.

What we say:Great for when you’re at your local deciding what new beers to try out. The only down side is it doesn’t offer barcode scanning so you have to manually enter beers.

Ratings:

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REGION FEATURE

THEY CALL IT THE LAND OF THE LONG LUNCH. And for good reason; with its easygoing charm and gorgeous scenery, the Adelaide Hills has stolen away more than a couple of casual afternoon sit-downs from visitors. It probably also helps that the region is responsible for producing some of the best wines our country has to offer.

HEAD FOR THE HILLS

Ask someone about great Adelaide Hills wine and there’s a good chance they’ll mention Sauvignon Blanc. It’s no coincidence really, seeing as more than thirty-five percent of the sixty or so vineyards in the area plant that variety. It is a coincidence, however, that geology and climate could so perfectly come together to form one of the world’s great cool climate wine regions.

Just 30-odd kilometres from Adelaide’s CBD, the temperature of the Hills is around five degrees cooler than the city, and the rolling terrain and higher rainfall allows for a range of microclimates to form. These cooler conditions during the

The 2014 season was particularly good for

the Adelaide Hills, and you won’t struggle to pick up any number

of fantastic light whites or rich reds

from the region.

For just $16.99 per bottle, St Amand Sauvignon Blanc

embodies the very best the area has to

offer. Zesty green herbs combined with

the classic tropical hints of passion fruit,

citrus and lychees make this an easy-

drinking wine for year round enjoyment.

growing and ripening seasons maximise the fruity character of grapes to create the sort of crisp, dry, tropical whites the region is so well known for.

Still, Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blancs are traditionally lighter in flavour than their national (and international) counterparts, and make for easier pairing with a wider variety of foods. But don’t think that being easy drinking makes them any less noteworthy. The wines coming out of this area are some of the best you’ll get anywhere in the world. These are wines with pride of place, soul, and the flavours to match.

For those with the travelling bug, the geographic location and climate also makes the Adelaide Hills one of only a handful of places in Australia to experience four truly distinct seasons. And with quaint villages welcoming tourists year-round, this is an area well worth a visit.

But when all’s said and done, we think the true hero in the Land of the Long Lunch will always be the Sauvignon Blanc.

And that’s a really good thing for the rest of us.

FOR TOURIST INFORMATION VISITADELAIDEHILLS.ORG.AU

Adelaide Hill’s biggest wine event CRUSH FESTIVAL

22–24 January, 2016

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THE BROTHERS’ STORYWhile Alex and Theo Giesen were initially travelling abroad in Australia and then through New Zealand, they quickly fell in love with the lands. The brothers noticed a limited range of wines available during a chance visit to a local wine shop, with most bottles from the warmer North Island. Alex and Theo agreed the cooler climate of the South Island would be an ideal place to grow certain wines like Riesling, a popular German varietal. This was the catalyst to purchase their first land, in Burnham on the outskirts of Christchurch.

Alex and Theo contacted their brother Marcel, who was still in Germany, and explained the purchase. Marcel joined his brothers in New Zealand a few years later after completing a degree in winemaking. The brothers’ shared business values and love of wine prompted them to start Giesen Wines. Together, the brothers cultivated what was at that point the world’s southernmost vineyard. The vineyard quickly proved to be an ideal and unique growing environment – one where the brothers could bring their knowledge of growing in colder climates.

GROWING UP IN GERMANY AS THE SONS OF A STONEMASON may not be the most likely start for the founders of a New Zealand winery, but when you look closer, wine is practically running in Theo, Alex and Marcel Giesen’s veins. For centuries, their family members have been involved in the culinary and wine trades, as sommeliers, restaurateurs and other related careers. As youths, the boys had a hobby vineyard that first ignited their interest in grapes.

GiesenSmall Batch

Pinot Noir

$2490 each

Giesen Pinot Gris

$1490 each

Giesen Sauvignon

Blanc

$1490 each

Starting out as small fish in a small industry did not discourage the brothers. They continued to work at what they loved and bring their passion for wine to every bottle they touched. Even from the first vintage, the Giesen brothers showed an insight into the terroir of the region that is unparalleled: their first vintage included a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, of which the region is now renowned for.

Since then, the brothers have dedicated more than 30 years of their lives to producing world-class wines. In this time, Giesen Wines has seen remarkable growth and brought in international specialists for all components of the operation to produce an unforgettable wine experience that has in turn created a loyal following.

Today, Giesen are proud to have operations throughout the Marlborough region. The company is built on the brothers’ shared passion and family values – every member of the Giesen Wines team works together on building up and maintaining the reputation of the Giesen name worldwide.

WINE IS PRACTICALLY RUNNING IN THEO, ALEX AND

MARCEL GIESEN’S VEINS

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Giesen’s Range

See the full Giesen range at

GIESEN.CO.NZ

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goatbeer.com.au

NEWGOAT

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18 YEARS• Have been brewing since 1997• Situated in Richmond• Still crafting specialty brews onsite such as rare breeds cross breeds, inbreeds and barrel breeds.

BARREL BREED BARLEY WINE• Barrel Breed Barley Wine• AIBA champion beer 2015• Matured in Lark whisky barrels • More Barrel Breeds coming

NEW PALE ALEThe last couple of years we’ve been messing around with an ale we’ve been calling North Street Pale Ale. It’s really only been available on tap here in the brewery until now. Anyway, this beer has slowly evolved into something we like a lot, and we’ve now put a batch in 330ml bottles and kegs to send out into the greater beer community. It’s a a hop driven ale boasting an all American hop line up. Expect pine, citrus and fruity goodness. 5.2% ABV. Let us know what you think.

THE BREWERYYou can visit the Richmond brewery on a Wednesday or Friday from 5pm, taste all the beers and witness new Goats coming into the world. At 6:30pm on Wednesdays there are free brewery tours available too.


goatbeer.com.au

NEWGOAT


18 Years – Have been

brewing since 1997

– Situated in Richmond

– Still crafting specialty brews onsite such as rare breeds cross breeds, inbreeds and barrel breeds.

The BreweryYou can visit the Richmond brewery on a Wednesday or Friday from 5pm, taste all the beers and witness new Goats coming into the world. At 6:30pm on Wednesdays there are free brewery tours available too.











MOUNTAIN GOAT

NEW THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS WE’VE BEEN MESSING AROUND WITH AN ALE WE’VE BEEN CALLING NORTH STREET PALE ALE. It’s really only been available on tap here in the brewery until now. Anyway, this beer has slowly evolved into something we like a lot, and we’ve now put a batch in 330ml bottles and kegs to send out into the greater beer community. It’s a hop driven ale boasting an all American hop line up. Expect pine, citrus and fruity goodness. 5.2% ABV. Let us know what you think.

Mountain Goat North Street Pale Ale

Mountain Goat Pale Ale

$1999 6 pack

Mountain GoatHightail Ale

$1999 6 pack

Mountain GoatSteam Ale

$1999 6 pack

Barrel Breed Barley Wine

– Barrel Breed Barley Wine

– AIBA champion beer 2015

– Matured in Lark whisky barrels

– More Barrel Breeds coming

BREWED INRICHMOND,

MELBOURNE

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NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

MAGNERS BLONDE85% LESS CARBS, NO ADDED SUGAR, REAL CIDER TASTE. Premium international cider brand Magners has just launched a new low-carb cider called Magners Blonde, and at 99% sugar-free, it has the lowest carb and calorie content in the cider market.

Better yet, Magners Blonde can boast 85% less carbs than most other brands out there, without sacrificing any of the brand’s legendary unique flavour. Still crafted using the same 17 varieties of apples grown in the Magners orchards and then blended in their iconic cidery in Clonmel, Ireland, Magners Blonde delivers a real cider taste but without the high sugar and carbs of regular cider.

Magners Blonde offers drinkers a more sessionable cider that they can enjoy without the concern of a high carb or sugar intake

ABSOLUT BOTANIKIn a world of artificial RTDs, ABSOLUT brings a refreshingly simple offering to the market.

ABSOLUT BOTANIK is a mix of ABSOLUT single sourced Swedish vodka flavoured with traditional botanicals inspired by Sweden. Creating a contemporary drink that’s slightly sparkling.

REDD’S APPLE-ALERedd’s Apple-Ale is a refreshing crisp beer with a smooth apple finish.

Expertly brewed using quality Australian malt together with delicious crisp apples, it’s crisp like an apple and brewed like a beer.

Branch out and try something different.

HOW IS IT BREWED?Redd’s Apple-Ale is brewed to be an easy drinking, refreshing and contemporary beer with lower bitterness.

Through the filtration process we add apple flavour via apple juice concentrate to bring out the subtle sweetness of the brew.

The result is a contemporary style beer with a smooth apple finish.

Magners Blonde

4x330mL

$1199 4 pack

BERRY LIMEBLUEBERRY, LIME & CUCUMBERWith their keen eyesight, the raven seeks out wild blueberries.

BERRY PEARLINGONBERRY, PEAR & RHUBARBThe regal deer seeks out tart, jewel coloured lingon in the forest.

BERRY APPLECLOUDBERRY, APPLE & VANILLAIn the forest, bears hunt the shrubbery for juicy, tart cloudberries.

Absolut Range

4x375mL

$1799 4 pack

Absolut Range

4x330mL

$1799 4 pack

Redd’s Apple-Ale

330mL

$1499 6 pack

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SOVINO SUMMER 2015

Parkes Elvis Festival6–10 JANUARY

Channel ‘the King’ and head out to Parkes for their annual tribute party featuring the best Elvis tribute artists in Australia. This year’s theme is ‘Fun in Acapulco’ so grab your maracas, put on a sombrero and enjoy five days of jam-packed nonstop entertainment including the Northparkes Mines Street Parade, the Miss Priscilla Dinner, Poets’ Breakfast, busking, dancing, cake decorating and much more!

GET OUT AND ABOUT WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

WHAT’S ON

Summernats 297–10 JANUARY

The annual Street Machine Summernats Car Festival is Australia’s biggest horse power party where over 2000 elite street machines descend on Canberra. Coming from around the world, entrants display to a crowd of over 100,000 people. Summernats 29 delivers almost four days of high octane action including the City Cruise, the crowning of the Street Machine Summernats Grand Champion, Dyno Dynamic’s Horsepower Heroes, Federal Tyres Miss Summernats competition, and the world’s biggest burnout competition, the Liqui-Moly Burnout Masters.

Thredbo Blues Festival15–17 JANUARY

This year’s Thredbo Blues Festival boasts one of the most celebrated line-ups ever featuring 25 of Australia’s greatest Blues acts including Russell Morris and Gail Page – 2016 ‘The Voice’ finalist. Held in the scenic surrounds of the snowy mountains, the village is known for its parties and events, and the blues festival is its biggest drawcard during summer.

Bathurst 12 hour5–7 JANUARY

This international endurance race takes place over 12 gruelling hours at Australia’s spiritual home of motorsport - Mount Panorama. From dawn to dusk, international teams racing performance and production cars do battle on one of the world’s most respected racetracks.

Country Music Festival15–24 JANUARY

It’s the largest music festival in the southern hemisphere bringing together country performers from across Australia over ten days of song, festival and fun. With thousands of events, over 700 musicians and even more performances, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Sydney Festival7–26 JANUARY

Sydney’s streets come alive for the Sydney Festival with vibrant and eclectic shows across the city put on by world-renowned and local creatives. More than 1000 artists deliver 400 performances at 30 venues – so there’ll be something for everyone, including huge outdoor concerts and intimate shows that showcase the city’s diverse cultural scene.

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Celebrating over 160 years

of heritage and the true

character of the Barossa.

Made to be enjoyed responsibly

OUR HOMEOUR SIGNATURE

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THE BAROSSA IS THE HOME OF JACOB’S CREEK. The Gramp & Sons winery has been in the Barossa for over 160 years, after being founded by pioneer Johann Gramp when he planted his first vines on the banks of Jacob’s Creek in 1847. It continues to be an intrinsic part of the heritage and development of this thriving wine region.

JACOB’S CREEK RESERVE BAROSSASignature Series

Jacob’s Creek ReserveBarossa

Signature Cabernet

Sauvignon

$1690 each

Jacob’s Creek ReserveBarossa

Signature Shiraz

$1690 each

THE RANGE

The Barossa is one of Australia’s most famous wine regions. Outside of Australia the Barossa is one of the most recognised destinations in South Australia. This fame is based on its long term reputation for producing high quality wines, most notably Shiraz.

Introducing Jacob’s Creek Reserve Barossa Signature Series.

Jacob’s Creek is inspired by our home in the Barossa, this valley with all its charms and challenges, this tight- knit community of wine & food artisans.

The wines crafted here are an expression of the diverse community, their stories and experiences.

Jacob’s Creek Reserve Barossa Signature Shiraz displays a medium to full-bodied palate that showcase the classic varietal plum and forest berry flavours complemented by light vanilla and regional chocolate notes. The supple ripe tannins are typical of the best Barossa Shiraz, culminating in a long, satisfying finish. This wine matches great to hard cheeses or hearty meat dishes.

Jacob’s Creek Reserve Barossa Signature Cabernet Sauvignon displays a full body palate that showcases the classic varietal characteristics of dark fruit flavours, complemented by light vanilla and chocolate notes. The dense ripe tannins are typical of Barossa Cabernet, which complements the oak and dense fruit. This wine is the perfect match to Australian Red Meat.

INSPIRED BY OUR HOME IN THE BAROSSA, THIS VALLEY WITH ALL ITS CHARMS AND CHALLENGES

In 2015, Jacob’s Creek are proud to release our “Barossa Signature Series”, a range of super-premium red wines crafted from selected vineyards in the Barossa that pay homage to our home and the signature varietals of the region: Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon.

Super-premium red wines crafted

from selected vineyards in the

Barossa

PRODUCT FEATURE



Matilda Bay Lazy YakMatilda Bay says Fat Yak’s less active sister, Lazy Yak, is “…best enjoyed while doing a whole lotta nothing,” and this is entirely true. Whilst other beers want to be finished quickly, Lazy Yak’s sweet flavour begs you

to take your time and savour every drop, making it the perfect beer for winding down at the end of a long day or whiling away a Sunday afternoon.

I’ll be coming back for more Lazy Yak.

Matthew, Armidale

St Amand cabernet sauvignonThis bold, fruit driven, deep, red is sure to please! I enjoyed mine over the weekend with a cheese

and antipasto platter and the only thing that I could fault is that there wasn’t another bottle! Definitely

my new go to for BBQ’s and other social events as it would go down a treat for any red drinker!

Jess, Deniliquin

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what our official taste testers are saying

02Vikings believed that a giant goat with udders that provided endless beer was waiting for them in Valhalla.

03Because clean water was so hard to find in the middle ages, people drank beer as a safer option.

04The strongest beer in the world has a 67.5% alcohol content.

05Beer was not considered an alcoholic beverage in Russia until 2013.

BIZARRE BEER FACTS

IN FACT

06At the Wife Carrying World Championships in Finland, first prize is the wife’s weight in beer.

09British Queen Elizabeth I drank a quart of beer every morning with her breakfast.

11The alcoholic content of beer is caused by bacteria feeding on yeast and then defecating.

12Beer is the third most consumed beverage in the world, after water and tea.

13Collecting beer mats or coasters is called tegestology.

‘‘BEER IS PROOF THAT

GOD LOVES US AND WANTS

US TO BE HAPPY’’

— BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

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BEER’S BEEN AROUND FOR OVER 6,000 YEARS. AND THAT’S GIVEN US PLENTY OF TIME TO DO SOME PRETTY WEIRD STUFF WITH IT. Here are 15 bizarre beer facts to quench your thirst for knowledge.

07A pint of beer is lifted on average ten times whilst being consumed. 14

In 13th century Europe, babies used to be baptised with beer.

15In ancient Babylon, the father of the bride would supply his son-in-law with a months supply of free mead, or ‘honey beer’. That’s how we got the word ‘honeymoon’.

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The ancient Babylonians took their beer making seriously. If you brewed a bad batch, your punishment was to be drowned!

THE MINIMUM DAILY WAGE IN ANCIENT EGYPT WAS TWO CONTAINERS OF BEER; and it is estimated that the builders of the ancient Egyptian pyramids were paid a total of 231,414,717 gallons.

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Matilda Bay Lazy YakMatilda Bay says Fat Yak’s less active sister, Lazy Yak, is “…best enjoyed while doing a whole lotta nothing,” and this is entirely true. Whilst other beers want to be finished quickly, Lazy Yak’s sweet flavour begs you

to take your time and savour every drop, making it the perfect beer for winding down at the end of a long day or whiling away a Sunday afternoon.

I’ll be coming back for more Lazy Yak.

Matthew, Armidale

St Amand cabernet sauvignonThis bold, fruit driven, deep, red is sure to please! I enjoyed mine over the weekend with a cheese

and antipasto platter and the only thing that I could fault is that there wasn’t another bottle! Definitely

my new go to for BBQ’s and other social events as it would go down a treat for any red drinker!

Jess, Deniliquin

Some say it’s the best job in the world. Do YOU have what it takes to be an Official Local Liquor Taste Tester.

Check out the Local Liquor Facebook page to find out more.

what our official taste testers are saying

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