Australian inventor, Streamline Beverage has developed a new piece of technology that makes beer, cider and wine on draught visible from the tap. The translucent beer-fount technology allows consumers to see the range of beverages on draught before they’ve been poured, while publicans can also check the quality of the line. “Brewers and winemakers work hard to make sure the product is perfect when it goes into the keg. Then ...

NV Nepenthe Prestige Cuvée Chardonnay Pinot Noir VARIETY The Altitude Prestige Cuvée is a traditional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend; made in the Cremant method. VINTAGE Coming in at an RRP of $20 expect to see this good clean sparkling making waves this Spring Carnival and at Christmas. Good fruit purity and well balanced acidicty. The cooler evenings enjoyed in the Adelaide Hills even during blisteringly hot SA summers (note ...

In a move designed to strengthen the brand’s share of the Australian cider market, Thatchers Gold cider has announced the introduction of 330ml bottles later this year. Cam Pearce, National Sales and Marketing Director for Coopers (which distributes the brand through Premium Beverages) said the 330ml bottles would be fully integrated into Australia by October. “While the UK prefers the 500ml bottle, it is not a size that the Australian ...

Mateus Rosé Original has introduced updated packaging across Australia, featuring a new clear glass bottle. The move was designed to showcase the liquid’s vibrant colouring and allow consumers not familiar with the brand to recognise the product on-shelf as a rosé. Mateus pioneered its original flask-shape bottle when the product came to market in 1942, with the same unique bottle shape (updated in colour only) to continue as a key ...

New Zealand-based Invivo Wine has partnered with television personality Graham Norton for the second Graham Norton’s Own Sauvignon Blanc, the first to be available in Australia. For the line’s flagship release in 2014 Norton, who is a shareholder in the winery, helped to create the limited edition by stomping a barrel of New Zealand grapes. For the 2015 vintage however, the goal was to further his involvement into areas that were much more connected to the development of ...

Hahn Brewers’ Project, a recent initiative from Hahn designed to showcase new beers and styles for occasional beer drinkers, has released its first SKU under the banner— Hahn Radler. The release was modelled off of the traditional European Radler style drink and features a recipe cut with natural lemon (70% lager, 30% natural lemon). Tanya Marler, Lion Brand Director, said Hahn is committed to delivering new products that provide more ...

Ultra-premium Crystal Head Vodka has launched a new expression into a number of first-to-market countries, including Australia. The only release for the brand since its inception in 2008, Crystal Head Aurora moves away from the standard line extension usually seen within category and will sit as a completely different liquid, rather than a flavoured or otherwise modified version of the original product. Accompanying the launch, Crystal Head’s founder — actor, ...

SKYY Vodka has announced the launch of Fused by SKYY, a new RTD range to hit market in September. The added line will focus around providing a natural, less sweet option for the vodka premix category. On the launch Nicole Stanners, Marketing Director - SKYY Vodka, comments: “In recent years vodka premixes have acquired a reputation for tasting overly sugary and filled with artificial colours and flavours. In contrast, Fused by ...

St Agnes has launched into the luxury market with the release of two ultra-premium XOs – the XO Imperial 20 Year Old and XO Grand Reserve 40 Year Old. The two XOs will be officially released 8 August, a date which marks the brand’s 90th anniversary. The XOs join the already widely available XO 15 Year Old. Richard Angove of St Agnes Brandy, says the company is excited to raise ...

Yenda-based Australian Beer Company will launch a new, limited edition Boilermaker beer next week; a craft innovation that spent nine months in a think tank before being brewed in collaboration with renowned spirits ambassadors from CCA’s The Exchange team. A unique small-batch beer with only 280 cases produced, Yenda Green Hop has been engineered strictly to be sold as a Boilermaker serve with Highland Park 12-Year-Old Single Malt in a ...