Distributed by: Domaine Wine Shippers RRP: $23 A rosé release in time for summer, from the Coonawarra winery – Reschke. And one that looks to be popular based on the sell-out of the 2013 in the first week of its release. Tasting notes: The 2014 has been produced entirely from merlot grapes, giving this rosé a unique stand-out characteristic from its category. A ‘grown-up’ and appetising wine, with a bu…

Distributed by: McWilliam’s Wines RRP: Lovedale Semillon ($75) Rosehill Shiraz ($125) Old Hill Shiraz ($125) The latest range from Mount Pleasant, named after and made from the first planted vines at Maurice O’Shea’s iconic vineyards – Old Paddock (founded in 1921), Rosehill (1946) and Charles King’s Old Hill vineyard, founded in 1880 and the vineyard Maurice used to produce his first wines from. Tastin…

Distributed by: Red Island Group RRP: $22 per six-pack A limited edition brew from Quiet Deeds, pointing to a change in direction for the brewery, which plans to produce more unique, small batch brews in 2015. Also the first product from Quiet Deeds in can format. For those who enjoy the technicalities – Quiet Deeds White IPA mixes the hop-character of India Pale Ale, with the wheat base and spice of Belg…

Vintage House Wine and Spirits (VHWS) – the new distribution company of Angove Family Winemakers – will be distributing Hollick Wines nationally in Australia from the first of February. Hollick Wines is owned by Ian and Wendy Hollick, who concentrate on producing wines that showcase regionality, as well as vineyard and varietal characteristics, reinforced in its slogan “Pride of Place”. VHWS will be distr…

Distributed by: The Hills Cider Company RRP: Only available to select on-premise venues, with price varying between venues. Produced in celebration of the Hills Cider Company’s fifth birthday and to recognise its five-year commitment to supporting and showcasing Australian produce. The small batch dry hopped cider will be available at a select number of venues nationwide on Australia Day. Hills Hop Cide…

Distributed by: Red Island Group RRP: Chase Elderflower Liqueur & Chase Rhubarb Liqueur $42.00 Williams Great British Extra Dry Gin $63.00 Chase Potato Vodka $72.00 Chase Marmalade Vodka & Chase Rhubarb Vodka $75.00 Williams Elegant Gin $80.00 Chase Smoked Vodka $90.00   Red Island Group is now distributing Chase Spirits from the UK in Australia. The Chase Distillery is the UK’s first and o…