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SPICE UP YOUR CHRISTMAS IN JULY WITH TRADITIONAL GERMAN GLÜHWEIN 10

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10 AMAZING MOMENTS IN WINE HISTORY

HIBERNATION? JUST SAY NO. Fight back the winter sleep

Think you know your wine?

Bet you didn’t know all this.

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FINISHED IN AGED WHISKY BARRELS RICHER . DEEPER .

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100% Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon finished in Irish Whiskey casks.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS WINTER 2016

PRODUCT FEATURES

20 15 Top 5 Winter Warmers

6 Perfect Match: Roast Pork

07 Hot, hot, hot!

Spice up your Christmas in July

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Warm up with Whisky

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Lindeman's Gentleman’s Collection

12 Cerveza Aguila Celebrate the spirit of enjoyment

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Woodford Reserve

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Hibernation?

Just say no.

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In fact: 10 moments in wine history

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Tempus Two

New Product Spotlight What’s on this winter?

Events to get you out of the house

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Advertising and editorial enquiries contact:

Barossa Valley Home of the big red

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Craig Hazelton T 1300 408 399 E Craig.Hazelton@ilr.net.au

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

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HIBERNA JUST S 2

Get into hot water

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Get outta here

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YOUR BODY AND BRAIN MAY BE TELLING YOU TO CURL UP ON THE COUCH FOR A LONG WINTER SLEEP. FIGHT BACK! REMEMBER WHAT BILLY CONNOLLY SAID: “THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS BAD WEATHER, THERE’S ONLY THE WRONG CLOTHES.”

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Party like it’s summer.

The more bodies you can cram into a space, the warmer it gets. Host a cocktail shindig and get everyone to bring their favourite recipe. Make it fancy dress, play ‘How to Host a Murder' or rent a Karaoke machine (better warn the neighbours – or invite them).

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Plan a weekend getaway at a hotel with a Jacuzzi – preferably an outdoor one with a view. Trip Advisor can point you in the right direction. Nothing beats a hot tub in a cold atmosphere.

Best shared with someone you know very, very well.

Get on a plane and head to some place warm, like Bali, Thailand or Cairns.

Keep an eye out for those red-hot special deals that crop up at this time of year.

Our favourites:

–– Con Dao, Vietnam –– Krabi, Thailand –– Seminyak, Bali

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Eat the heat

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Pull an Olympics all-nighter

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Challenge your tonsils with something hot and spicy.

We’re thinking curry, chilli and hot sauce. Start with Lonely Planet’s The World’s Best Spicy Food – it’s available online. And of course, keep something cool and refreshing on hand to wash down the fiery food.

Go the green and gold!

Check out the program, pick a night when the Aussie medal hopes are in action and invite your mates over to watch it live from Rio. Face painting and supporter gear optional. Liquid refreshment compulsory. Likely prospects: –– Swimming August 6-13 –– Track cycling August 11-16 –– Men’s hockey August 6-12

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Test drive heated seats You may not actually be in the market for a new car, but how’s the salesman to know? Test drive something different and check out the heated seats.

They come standard on these models: –– Volvo C30 T5 R-Design –– Skoda Superb Elegance 118KW TSI –– Lexus CT200h Sport Luxury

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Pocket the warmth Following your favourite teams? Drag yourself away from the telly and enjoy the great atmosphere live at the ground. Beat the chill by picking up a couple of pocket hand warmers from any camping store and you’ll be super toasty as you cheer yourself hoarse.

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Learn to snowboard

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Tackle the Territory

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All the ski resorts have snow sport schools where they can get you on your way. Work up a sweat by joining a class or getting private lessons. And, hey – wear a helmet!

There’s no such thing as winter in the top end. It’s called “The Dry” and it’s when the fun starts. Plan a trip to take in the infamous Beer Can Regatta or the V8 Supercars event. Otherwise head for the Alice on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend to watch Australia’s toughest motor sport event – the awesome Finke Desert Race.

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Sing in the rain

Don’t fight it, embrace it. Hire an old rainy-day movie or go see the new production based on the Gene Kelly classic Singin’ in the Rain. It’s at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre from 9 July.

Rainy day movies we like:

–– Singin’ in the Rain (1952) –– Seven Samurai (1954) –– Blade Runner (1982)

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TEMPUS TWO NOTHING SAYS STYLE QUITE LIKE A FLUTE OF FIZZ – ARGUABLY THE MOST APT ACCESSORY FOR ANY EVENT OR CELEBRATION. BUT WHERE DO RED AND WHITE VARIETIES FIT INTO STYLISH OCCASIONS? TEMPUS TWO WINEMAKER, ANDREW DUFF, TALKS TO US ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LETTING OTHER VARIETALS INTO YOUR SOIREE, TOO. Mention the words ‘Tempus Two’ to any wine enthusiast and you’ll likely invoke images of style, quality and fashion. With its roots firmly planted in one of Australia’s oldest wine regions, the Hunter Valley of NSW, you’re also likely to conjure images of the region’s famed Semillon grape and Tempus Two’s award-winning, architecturally designed Cellar Door, which is set to the backdrop of rolling green vineyards.

But for winemaker, Andrew Duff, ‘Tempus Two’ represents opportunity, vision and an appreciation for the finer things in life.

“When Tempus Two launched in 1998, the objective was to create a range of wines that looked as good as they tasted. It made sense to us; why not make the source as sophisticated as the drop? Soon, by blending substance with style, we were able to create a range of wines that captured the hearts of a unique and stylish crowd, and that’s where we’ve been ever since,” said Duff.

“This association with style allowed us to play in a space that valued the essence of tradition (winemaking) and the magic of innovation through packaging and design.

It also opened the door for us to partner with like-minded brands and build an image as the go-to brand for wine and style enthusiasts alike.”

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SO HOW HAS TEMPUS TWO’S STYLISH IMAGE HELPED SHAPE WINE OCCASIONS IN AUSTRALIA?

TEMPUS TWO VARIETALS RANGE

“Everybody knows that the sound of a champagne cork popping is synonymous with occasion. At Tempus Two, we’d like to think our Sparkling wines rival some of the most conventionally popular champagnes on the market, and so we have always placed a strong emphasis on our sparkling portfolio."

“But we also like to shine the light on our red and white offerings to try and break the mould when it comes to drinking wine in style.

We create wines that are affordable, luxurious and artisan while showcasing familiar and new varietals in innovative, eye catching packaging. This makes them

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perfect for everyday and special occasion consumption – such as our Tempus Two Semillon Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz . Whether you’re taking them to a dinner party or just sharing a bottle with a loved one at home, these wines will always make the occasion enjoyable.”

As the official wine partner of events such as MercedesBenz Fashion Week Australia and the JEEP Portsea Polo, there’s no doubt Tempus Two knows how to play the style game. Whether you enjoy a smooth red with your meal or a glass of crisp Semillon Sauvignon Blanc on a warm day, Tempus Two has a wine for every chic occasion.

Tempus Two

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Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

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TOP 5 WINTER WARMERS

TOP 5 WINTER WARMERS FILL UP YOUR CELLAR without emptying your

wallet with these great value winter warmers: BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATE GRENACHE SHIRAZ MOURVÈDRE

BRAND’S LAIRA BLOCKERS CABERNET SAUVIGNON

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“Delicate violet with a burst of fresh summer fruits on a velvety texture.”

A classic Coonawarra Cabernet with a powerful yet elegant structure displaying pure dark berry fruits of blackberry and cassis complemented by dusty cedar oak.

The wine has a long finish with a solid fine grain tannin structure and lingering fruit flavours.

The perfect accompaniment for slow cooked lamb shanks and hearty stews.

Uniquely expressive in character with depth of flavour, elegance and finesse, this contemporary wine is made to enjoy upon release, yet it will reward with further cellaring.

BARGAIN BOTTLES ALAMOS 2014 MALBEC $1799 RRP Alamos crafts quality wines from Argentina, offering the best of Mendoza’s high altitude vineyards at an incredible value. Alamos grapes are grown at the foothills of the Andes Mountains at elevations of 900 to 1500 metres, where intense sunlight, cool evening temperatures and mineral-rich irrigation from mountain snowmelt translate to rich wines with intense flavour characteristics.

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GRANT BURGE 5TH GENERATION BAROSSA VALLEY SHIRAZ $1499 RRP As a fifth generation vigneron this range pays homage to the winemaking endeavours of Grant’s forefathers whilst showcasing the exemplary fruit and unrivalled quality which only the Barossa can produce. The 2014 5th Generation Barossa Valley Shiraz is rich and ripe, with a fleshy mid-palate and fine tannins enhancing the richness of the blackberry and vanilla flavours.

JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE FIRE $4999 RRP What happens when you bring together exceptionally smooth Jack Daniel’s and smoking hot cinnamon?

You get a new kind of shot.

One that’s designed to spark celebrations and destined to become a part of unforgettable nights.

That’s Jack Fire.

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PERFECT MATCH

ROAST PORK MOUNT LAWSON CHARDONNAY A Chardonnay from Bunnamagoo that hits all the right buttons offering drinkability and charm. There’s nothing better than settling down with a wine that is going to keep the hoards happy and that’s exactly what this Chardonnay does. Full of flavour in the riper tropical and melon spectrum with a creamy and long palate that’s even better when slightly chilled.

Fine bouquet with aromas of nectarines, lemon and hints of honeyed toast. The palate has medium weight and a creamy texture that integrates with subtle French oak characters which provide length. A portion was fermented in older French Oak water bent barrels and then re-blended with a volume that was matured in stainless steel on lees.

The wine finishes softly with pleasant lingering flavours.

ROBERT OATLEY SIGNATURE SERIES GRENACHE SHIRAZ MOURVEDRE (GSM) A wonderful rendition of the Rhone style GSM, epitomising Bob Oatley’s mantra that first and foremost all wines should be a “darned good drink”.

A blend of 50% Grenache, 45% Shiraz and 5% Mourvedre (Mataro) from southern McLaren Vale, this delivers immediate appeal with macerated red fruits and musk from Grenache, structure & longevity via Shiraz, with Mourvedre’s gamey notes and minerality.

PHILIP SHAW CHARACTER SERIES THE IDIOT SHIRAZ The Philip Shaw Character Series Idiot Shiraz is estate grown on the Shaw’s Koomooloo cool climate vineyard in Orange NSW. The Idiot Shiraz wine is true to both its region and varietal. The wine has a fragrant bouquet with bright red fruits leading into a supple, elegant palate. Succulent juicy red berries and spice framed by fine savoury tannins; a wine to be enjoyed on all occasions; especially with pork.

A Trophy & double Gold Medal winner at the Royal Hobart Wine show, its perfect for a slow cooked pork shoulder with fennel and garlic - Enjoy now to 2022.

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Signature GSM

The Idiot Shiraz

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DISCOVER THE TASTE OF THE SINGLETON. Deliciously crafted with rich, baked fruit notes from maturation in sherry and bourbon oak casks.

The SINGLETON words and associated logos are trade marks. Š Diageo 2015

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THERE’S A WHISKY FOR EVERY MOMENT This is your moment. Right now… because with more whisky producers crafting more flavours than ever before, this is a truly exciting time to begin your adventures in the world of whisky.

The Singleton of Dufftown Distillery, founded in 1897

SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN SPEY CASCADE The immediately pleasurable whisky experience.

THE WHY A whisky that bursts with flavour, smooth, rich and balanced. Perfect smoo for the th new single malt explorer.

THE NOTES Surp Surprising and complex on the nose, full flavours of dark berry nose fruits, with a creamy character fru and a fragrant, oaky finish. a

THE SERVE Neat, with water, on the rocks or in cocktails; a whisky for every moment.

Try the Berry Jam Sour (featured left).

THE ACCOMPANIMENTS Chocolate truffles.

Once considered a restrictive spirit in terms of how we enjoy it; fans of whisky around the globe are now pushing this drink in thrilling, new directions; and finding fantastic flavours and textures to enhance everyone’s enjoyment of this delicious dram.

Choosing your starting point can be a little daunting. However, with their smooth starts, sweet notes and soft finishes; Singleton of Dufftown Spey Cascade and Dimple 12 offer a perfect launch pad for anyone new to whisky, as well as enough complexity and heritage for any aficionado.

Dimple 12, for example, is the product of the oldest distilling family in Scotland, the Haigs,

who created their first whisky around 1890.

Whilst the Singleton whiskies are crafted in three of Scotland’s famous highland distilleries – with Dufftown being founded in 1897.

Singleton Berry Jam Sour 50ml Singleton Spey Cascade 25ml lemon juice 2tbsp raspberry jam 1 egg white Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with 1 ice cube and shake vigorously for 20 seconds (to break up the egg white).

Then add lots of ice and shake again.

Strain into a rocks glass with ice cube.

(1.6 standard drinks)

WINE PARALLELS For those who appreciate a glass of merlot.

DIMPLE 12 A rich and rounded, deluxe blended scotch whisky.

Recently though, they’ve been named perfect drams for anyone who loves chocolate, as their berry and vanilla flavours help to draw-out the sweetness in the cocoa. So for an easy, but seriously indulgent dessert, read the tasting notes right to perfectly pair each whisky with a matching chocolate – and start planning your next whisky adventure.

THE WHY

After all, whether it’s a relaxed barbecue in the backyard, or an elaborate dinner in the dining room… there’s a whisky for every moment, and everyone.

THE ACCOMPANIMENTS

Aged for a minimum of 12 years – in sherry casks to soften and enrich the blend.

THE NOTES No obvious smoke but bitter sweet mocha tones; from the combination of rich fruits and subtle smoke from the West Coast whiskies.

THE SERVE Neat, with water or on the rocks. The rich fruity flavours are perfect for mixing in cocktails or serving with food.

Dark chocolate biscuits, like Tim Tams.

WINE PARALLELS Golden, honeyed fruity chardonnay.

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HOT,HOT,HOT! SPICE UP YOUR CHRISTMAS IN JULY WITH TRADITIONAL GERMAN GLUHWEIN PEEL LARGE SECTIONS OF ORANGE, LEMON AND LIME, THEN JUICE THE ORANGE. SIMMER ORANGE JUICE, WATER, CITRUS PEELS, SUGAR AND SPICES FOR UP TO AN HOUR. ADD BRANDY AND A BOTTLE OF WINE.

In Germany it’s traditional to drink hot spiced wine during the Christmas holidays, but the Germans aren’t the only ones to enjoy this winter warmer. It goes by different names: mulled wine in England, gløgg in Scandinavia and vin chaud in France.

and belonged to one Count John IV of Katzenelnbogen (try saying that after a few steaming tankards). Count John was the first documented grower of Riesling grapes, it seems he ordered them to be planted around one of his many castles.

Historians have traced the tradition as far back as ancient Egypt (around 3150BC).

Their recipe including pine resin, figs and a variety of herbs might not be the go for modern palates. The Romans were also big on spiced and honeyed wine and it’s one ancient tradition that never seems to have gone out of fashion.

The name Glühwein literally means “glow wine” and comes from the red-hot iron that used to be plunged into the wine to heat it. If you’re brave you could try Feuerzangenbowle (Fire-tongs Punch), which is when you set a rum-soaked sugar cube on fire and let it drip into the hot wine.

Otherwise, just have a go at the easy recipe below, guaranteed to make you feel that all your Christmases have come at once.

The oldest Glühwein drinking vessel is still in existence and dates back to around 1420AD

Ingredients

Method

1 bottle of dry red wine

Peel large sections of skin from orange, lemon and lime. Over medium heat in a medium sized saucepan, pour in sugar and water, then add the peels and juice of the orange. Add the vanilla bean, cloves, star anise, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg gratings. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about an hour. The liquid will reduce, so after around 30 minutes, add in about a half cup of wine. This allows the flavours to infuse and will create a syrup.

1/2 cup of brandy 1 cup water 1 large orange, peeled then juiced 1 lemon, peeled 1 lime, peeled (optional) 1/2 cup sugar 5-6 whole cloves 1 nutmeg, about 10 gratings 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, halved 2 star anise

When your syrup is ready turn the heat down to low and pour in the bottle of wine and brandy.

Bring back to a gentle simmer and heat for about 5 minutes or depending on how much alcohol you want to burn off you can simmer a bit longer.

Ladle it into glasses and serve warm.

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HOME OF THE BIG RED

OUR PICK Barossa Valley Estate GRENACHE SHIRAZ MOURVÈDRE Depth of flavour, elegance and finesse.

SAY BAROSSA VALLEY TO A WINE-DRINKER AND WHAT IMMEDIATELY COMES TO MIND IS SHIRAZ. While there’s now considerable diversity in the region’s wines, it’s for the distinctive reds that the Valley is most famous.

It wasn’t always so. When the early settlers arrived in the Barossa in the 1840s, they first produced rather undistinguished white wines. These were Germanspeaking Silesian settlers, fleeing religious persecution in their homeland. Even today, the German heritage remains in the Barossa, with church steeple and an appetite for sausage, pickles and the hand-made noodles called Spätzle.

By the 1890s, many of the names you’ll see today – Gramps, Seppelt, Yalumba, Henschke – were already in the wine-making business.

For many years, most of their output was in fortified wines like Tawny (Port), Sherry and Muscat. Then, in 1947, Gramps produced the Barossa’s first dry red table wines since the 1860s.

It was the start of something big. The Barossa still had many old vines, having avoided the phylloxera plague that wiped out vines in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland in the late 19th century. Today, you’ll still find productive vines here that are more than 125 years old, possibly the oldest in the world. Called “Ancestor Vines” these hardy veterans are usually dry-grown, lowyielding vines producing wines of great flavour and intensity.

There are more than 13,000 hectares of vineyards in the Barossa. The old vines tend to be found on the cooler hillsides, while those on the warm valley floors are irrigated. And it’s not all Shiraz. Other varieties grown here include Grenache, Mourvedre (otherwise known as Mataro), Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay and Semillon.

DISCOVERING THE BAROSSA VALLEY

Get airborne. Zoom over the vineyards in a chopper, or float peacefully in a hot air balloon.

With more than 80 cellar doors to visit you’ll have plenty to keep you occupied.

But there’s even more to do in this beautiful part of the world.

Barossa brewing company.

Located in a historic wheat store in Greenock, this craft brewery produces small batches of pure, traditionally fermented beers.

Tour by trike, bike or vintage car. Get the wind in your face on a motor-trike or make like Gatsby in a stylish vintage car. Or go for pedal power on the high-quality, 40 km sealed cycling track from Angaston to Gawler.

Seppeltsfield. This historic complex is a must-see. You can even sample a vintage Tawny (Port) from the year of your birth.

Food and wine trails.

On the Butcher, Baker, Winemaker trail you’ll discover just how much of the German tradition remains. Or pair wine with cheese on the Barossa Cheese and Wine trail.

FOR TOURIST INFORMATION BAROSSA.COM

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BRING OUT THE ’ s n a m e d n i L GENTLEMAN WITH Co llectio n ATTENTION MODERN AND ASPIRING GENTS! If you’re on the quest for a distinctly cultured wine experience that adds a little swagger to your stride, a chuckle to the table or a nod from your learned friends, behold the Gentleman’s Collection.

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The Gentleman’s Collection By Dr. Henry John Lindeman consists of four masculine, yet easy drinking red and white wines suitable for the discerning modern gentleman – each made with a dash of fortified for rounded refinement.

The Gentleman’s Collection was inspired by a true gentleman of the winemaking world; Dr. Henry J Lindeman. An upstanding man of formidable character and an Australian winemaking pioneer, Dr. Lindeman founded Lindeman’s in 1843 and quickly established a reputation for making quality table wines.

A doctor by trade, he set his sights on civilising the hard-drinking colony of 1800s Australia by introducing them to more gentlemanly pursuits; mainly the enjoyment of a refined drop.

THE GENTLEMAN’S COLLECTION

The rules for being a gentleman today are not as simple or well defined as they used to be and being a modern gentleman is no simple feat. The new Gentleman’s Collection offers wines fit for the gentleman who is, and the gentleman who wishes to be. The Gentleman’s Collection comes complete with a set of ‘rules’ on the bottle that provide a helpful guide to chivalry and integrity in the modern era.

An appreciation of good wine is an essential part of the gentlemanly mix – but sometimes navigating through the endless choice of wines can be a tricky process. The Gentleman’s Collection makes it easy to select a good drop that impresses the palates of many a friend.

Featuring a handsome Cabernet Sauvignon, a full-bodied Red Blend, a stately Shiraz and a charming Chardonnay.

Gentleman’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Gentleman’s Collection Shiraz 2014

Gentleman’s Collection Red Blend 2014

Gentleman’s Collection Chardonnay 2015

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With rich notes of blackcurrant and cassis a smooth finish and aroma of blueberry and violet, this variety is the perfect companion for a sophisticated soiree. Pair with pasta, red meat or a cheese platter to truly impress.

A fine wine by anyone’s standard, this Shiraz displays aromas of raspberry coulis with a hint of sweet spice.

With hints of raspberry and plumb, the Shiraz is a reliable crowd pleaser and safe option to bring along to meet the parents.

This perfectly polished red blend features the best that Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon have to offer. Like a true gentleman, the red blend complements but never upstages – enjoy with an antipasto platter or steak.

Positively charming and refreshingly crisp, this medium-bodied Chardonnay displays tropical fruit flavours, a toasty oak mid-palate, and hints of honey dew and cantaloupe. Translation: a fine white wine by any standard, the Chardonnay is an allrounder sure to please even the pickiest of wine drinkers. *Not all products available in all stores

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CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF ENJOYMENT

THE BALANCE OF TWO ROW PALE MALT GIVE THIS BEER A CLEAN, SMOOTH, FULL FINISH; BUT AT THE SAME TIME IT IS LIGHT AND REFRESHING; SO IT’S EASY TO DRINK. THIS MAKES IT DIFFERENT TO OTHER SOUTH AMERICAN BEERS ON THE MARKET. PERLE AND NUGGET HOP VARIETIES (UNIQUE TO SOUTH AMERICA) ARE ALSO USED IN COMBINATION TO GIVE AGUILA GOOD BITTERNESS AND A SPICY, SLIGHT HERBACEOUS CLEAN PALATE. IT ALSO HAS SUBTLE ESTERS, HELPING TO DELIVER A BALANCED PROFILE – THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH LOW TEMPERATURE FERMENTATION.

Aguila (“Ahh-gee-laa”) was first brewed in Colombia in 1913. Since that day, Aguila has inspired Colombians to squeeze the juice out of life regardless of the circumstances around them. After all, Aguila in Spanish stands for “eagle” which is the Latin symbol for freedom. In Colombia they dance football, greet with a hug, walk with a rhythm, laugh while they talk, and when at their carnivals, the best costume is their joyful attitude.

Aguila, the largest beer in Colombia, inspiring Colombians to show their capacity for enjoyment that identifies them and we seek to do the same for Australians to celebrate the spirit of enjoyment as well.

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LATEST & GREATEST

NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

St Agnes VSOP’

Blossom Hill Sauvignon Blanc

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750mL

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The Owl & The Pussycat Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 750mL

$1199 RRP

ST AGNES VSOP NOTHING REPRESENTS THE PATIENT REWARDS OF TIME AND THE CAREFUL MASTERY OF CRAFT LIKE BRANDY. Every bottle of St Agnes pays tribute to a story of time and effort. Every bottle should be considered a gift, even if it is to yourself.

VSOP by St Agnes.

Traditionally double distilled using copper pot stills made

by H. Jennings of Adelaide.

Patiently aged in small oak in our historic barrel halls, with the artisan skill of our Master Distiller judging the perfect age and blend. The character of time revealed in a richly coloured, medium bodied brandy. Oak adding smooth vanilla notes with depth and complexity.

*Not all products available in all stores

BLOSSOM HILL SAUVIGNON BLANC Our Blossom Hill Sauvignon Blanc from sun-kissed vineyards in South Eastern Australia is refreshingly crisp and zesty. Tropical and passionfruit aromas burst from the glass, while every sip zings with mouthwateringly fresh citrus flavours.

Food: Enjoy with tasty meals like Thai Green Curry for some delicious zang to this zing! This light white wine is also perfect to share with friends over great, spicy conversation!

THE OWL & THE PUSSYCAT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 Nose: Fresh blackcurrant aromas, leafy notes and cedar, vanilla and five spice French oak characteristics.

Palate: Blackcurrant and plums accentuate the palate, with hints of vanilla and milk chocolate, with the structural integrity of Cabernet tannin, shining through, followed by a balancing fruit acidity.

Food: Lamb Loin with parsnip mash, and greens; soft Brie, Stilton or Camembert.

WHAT’S ON

WHAT’S DOING IN WINTER?

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Truffle Festival FROM JUNE 22

Winter

The Peak Festival

Ever tried a truffle? They’re not just for snooty gourmets.

This magic ingredient can transform pizza, pasta or even beer. The Truffle Festival – Canberra Region kicks off in late June and runs through to August. Try truffled ale at Canberra’s Bent Spoke Brewery and find truffles on the menu all around the region.

Bello Winter Music 7-10 JULY

HERE’S A GRAB-BAG OF EVENTS TO GET YOU OUT OF THE HOUSE IN THE MONTHS TO COME. State of Origin

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Beer & Cider Festival

JUNE 22 & JULY 13

10-13 JUNE

19 JUNE

We really don’t have to remind you about this one, do we?

Will the Blues get their revenge for the mauling they copped in Game 3 last year? If you can’t make it to the games, be sure to lay on generous supplies of your favourite beverages, put on the team colours and invite your mates to cheer from the couch.

Celebrate the opening weekend of the 2016 snow season at Perisher Valley.

There may or may not be any snow, but the vibe will certainly be cool. Hear more than 30 artists including indie-folk darlings Tinpan Orange, the Jordan C Thomas Band, fiery bohemian rocker Felicity Lawless and the feel good Australian earth sound of OKA. For great value check out the weekend festival pass and accommodation packages.

The Central Coast Craft Beer and Cider Festival brings together local brewers as well as regional brewers from all over Australia. It’s a chance to sample a huge variety of craft beer and cider varieties. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast (and who isn’t?), a cider connoisseur, a Craft novice or a home brewer there’s a lot to discover. It’s on at the Kincumber Hotel, in Kincumber.

Bello Winter Music is the perfect excuse to get away for a weekend and shake off the winter blues. As well as the music, Bellingen (Mid North Coast of NSW) comes alive with street theatre, workshops and free events.

While you’re there check out Bellingen Brewery & Co., Bellingen’s local craft brewery and boutique bar.

City2Surf 10 AUGUST It’s epic! Join the world’s largest fun run with a 14km course, 85,000 participants and new heroes made every year on the journey from the Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach.

You'll be doing a good deed.

The City2Surf has raised more than $4 million for charity since it started in 1971.

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OLD FASHIONED B E C O M E S A MODER N M A RVEL .

Raise your crystal-cut glasses to the king of the classic cocktail – the Old Fashioned.

First appearing in 1895, its modern revival hints at a return to a more discerning, no-nonsense approach to cocktails. And at Woodford Reserve, we heartily applaud such thinking.

Now, we’d like to applaud the world’s top bartenders for choosing Woodford Reserve as the whiskey of choice when it comes to creating an Old Fashioned.*

THE OLD FASHIONED A classic American cocktail with great history, that’s perfect right now.

INGREDIENTS • • • •

60 mL Woodford Reserve 15 mL Demerara Syrup 3 dashes Angostura Bitters 2 dashes Regans’ Orange Bitters

INSTRUCTIONS Add the above ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.

Stir the ingredients for 30-40 seconds and then strain into a serving glass.

Finally, garnish with a lightly expressed orange peel and enjoy.

We invite you to discover Woodford Reserve for yourself.

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 43.2% Alc. by Vol., The Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, KY ©2016

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ENJOY OVER 200 FLAVOURS FROM A SINGLE SIP. The Old Fashioned is the perfect drink to showcase the flavour of a perfectly crafted bourbon – and Woodford Reserve is all about flavour.

Did you know that Woodford Reserve bourbon has over 200 detectable flavours? The perfectly balanced taste of Woodford Reserve includes bold grain and wood notes, to sweet aromatic, spice, and fruit and floral notes. Woodford Reserve makes the best Old Fashioned because of its rich, complex, and balanced flavour profile.

All bourbon is created using the same five sources of flavour, but Woodford Reserve does something special with all five.

Our whiskeys are crafted through a process that creates bourbon, rich in complexity, with a distinct taste and crisp, clean finish.

GRAIN RECIPE Our grain recipe includes 18% rye, which is high for a bourbon, but allows our whiskey to have a spicy character.

WATER SOURCE We use iron-free limestone-filtered water, which is full of rich minerals.

FERMENTATION Our fermentation process is among the longest in the industry. It creates a great depth of character and a complex range of flavours.

DISTILLATION The perfectly balanced flavour of Woodford Reserve comes from a careful batching process of whiskey distilled in pot stills and whiskey distilled in column stills.

MATURATION To qualify as bourbon, Woodford Reserve must be entered into new, charred, white oak barrels. Barrels are selected based on flavour, not age.

A WORLD OF COPPER POT STILLS AND TOASTED WHITE OAK BARRELS. The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a national historic landmark, in 1812.

The Woodford Reserve Distillery is home to cypress wood fermenters, iconic copper pot stills, and heat cycled warehouses for maturing barrels – every aspect of our process helps give Woodford Reserve its colour and signature flavour.

Woodford Reserve 700ml

*Source: The world’s 50 best-selling cocktails, Hamish Smith, 17 April 2015, Drinks International Not all products available in all stores.

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IN FACT

10 AMAZING MOMENTS IN WINE HISTORY THINK YOU KNOW YOUR WINE? BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW ALL THIS. HERE ARE 10 GREAT (OR POSSIBLY NOT-SO-GREAT) MOMENTS TO PONDER NEXT TIME YOU’RE ENJOYING A GLASS OR TWO.

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In 2011, February 18 was declared National Wine Drinking Day in the USA. But it’s also National Battery Day – a different way to get a buzz?

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“PENICILLIN CURES, BUT WINE MAKES PEOPLE HAPPY.” — ALEXANDER FLEMING, DISCOVERER OF PENICILLIN.

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Australia’s first wine medal was won in 1822. Gregory Blaxland – one of those blokes who got famous for crossing the Blue Mountains – sent one of his red wines to London where it won a silver medal from the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.

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The oldest bottle of wine in existence today dates from Roman times (around 325 A.D.) and is on display in a German museum. It was found in 1867 during excavations of a house.

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In 1985, it what may have been the world’s biggest wine fraud, a billionaire paid £105,000 (AUD$200000) for what was supposedly a bottle of 1787 Chateau Lafite from a hidden cache that once belonged to US President Thomas Jefferson. It’s now believed to be a fake.

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In 2015, the billionaire’s purchase was topped by a limited edition 12-litre bottle of Chateau Margaux 2009.

Sold in Dubai for £122,380 (AUD$230,460) it set a new world record for the most expensive bottle of wine ever.

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In McLaren Vale in 2011, a forklift driver dropped a pallet carrying 462 cases of $200-a-bottle Mollydooker Velvet Glove Shiraz, smashing a third of the winery’s annual production. At the time, winemaker Sparky Marquis told reporters it looked like a “murder scene” but smelled “phenomenal”. The wine was insured.

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Around 1909, when Dame Nellie Melba wanted to bathe in champagne, the owner of Great Western was happy to oblige. The diva bathed behind a screen. Legend has it that cellar-hands later bottled the bubbly and claimed that, although 152 bottles went in, 153 bottles came out.

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It was one of the wine industry’s biggest scandals.

In 1985, German scientists discovered that some Austrian winemakers were adding diethylene glycol – a toxic substance also used in antifreeze – to make dessert wines sweeter. No-one died, but the industry took years to recover.

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In 2013, China overtook France as the world’s largest consumers of red wine, drinking 1.865 billion bottles that year. But the French still drink more wine per person per year.

10 The first vintage from the Fukushima Ose Winery, built by the Mitsubishi Corp.

Disaster Relief Foundation to boost local recovery from the March 2011 disaster, has been released. The unfortunately named “Fukko Wine” (recovery wine) – is a mix of sparkling wine and a cider and is made entirely from fruit grown across Fukushima Prefecture. It’s intended to send a message that the prefecture’s produce is safe and dependable.

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