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PERFECT MATCH TAYLOR'S JARAMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON, PIKES SHIRAZ, HILLS APPLE CIDER

WHAT'S ON? GET OUT AND ABOUT THIS AUTUMN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS AUTUMN 2017

PRODUCT FEATURES

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Store Locations

Perfect match Taylor's Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon, Pikes Shiraz, Hills Apple Cider

Coopers Session Ale

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Paramount Parties Around the World

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New Product Spotlight

INTERNSHIP SOCIAL MEDIA & BRAND | BEER TASTER | BEVERAGE AMBASSADOR ANT | CART ATTEND OFESSIONAL PART-TIME PR | ALCOHOL BEER TASTER AUDITOR | COMPLIANCE N/SCHOLAR BEER HISTORIA | CICERONE

Mr. Smith

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The Kraken Spiced Rum

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Melbourne Martini

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What's on this Autumn

REGION FEATURE

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GET PAID TO DRINK BEER!

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Southern Comfort

In Fact: Absinthe, Answered.

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Best of the Central West Bunnamagoo Chardonnay

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Advertising and editorial enquiries contact: 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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FEATURE

GET PAID TO DRINK BEER! Yeah, we thought that might get your attention! Don’t believe us? Check out some of the jobs we found that have come and gone over the last 12 months. Be sure to keep your ear to the ground and your resume up to date, your drinking prowess could very well be the next family breadwinner!

COMPANY: World of Beer (WOB)

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Social Media Internship

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COMPANY: Carlsberg Singapore

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Beer Taster & Brand Ambassador

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The job requirements listed on the advertised position included: zero experience, 100% Carlsberg pass ion, and ability to work for 4 hours. Plus , the winning applicant received a $20,000 USD salary for their 4 hours of work.

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IT΄S A BIT TROPICALE When Coopers Session Ale was launched on tap late last year this refreshing, summer style Ale with distinct tropical fruit aromas really hit the spot.

With mass trial and strong consumer demand built in the on-trade, we decided it’s time we launched Session Ale in bottles and cans.

From March, your customers can take home something a bit TROPICALE.

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TOP 5 UNDER $25

OYSTER BAY CUVEE BRUT $1999 EACH Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvee Brut is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes which give the wine elegance, finesse and minerality.

LE CHAT NOIR PINOT NOIR $1899 EACH

Hawke’s Bay is arguably the most exciting find for the cultivation of sparkling wine in New Zealand, producing vibrant, fully ripened varietal flavours.

Blood red in colour with a lifted and expressive nose bursting with bright perfume, ripe plum and dark berries. The palate is rich and supple, with a core of sweetly fruited red berry and dark cherry flavours balanced by fresh acidity. Notes of forest floor and smoky spice add complexity before the tannins provide definition to the finish.

WINDY PEAK PINOT NOIR $1399 EACH Medium red with good brightness, classic strawberry and dark cherry, perfumed. Soft, plump, textural, flavours of cherry and wild spice. Good ripeness, flavour and intensity.

Grapes are both hand and machine harvested with a percentage of the hand harvested used for whole bunch inclusion. A combination of winemaking techniques is used to produce a final blend with complexity and balance. These include cold maceration prior to fermentation, inclusion of whole bunches and warm fermentation.

ALAMOS MALBEC $1699 EACH 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 3,000 to 5,000 feet, 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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A’TIVO SPRITZED WHITE $1699 EACH A’tivo is the refreshing new Australian aperitif, perfectly crafted to be enjoyed over ice.

Light and refreshing and softly spritzed, it is designed for social occasions and is perfect for enjoying with friends over great conversation.

Judicious flavours of lime, with supporting hints of lemongrass and lychee give lift to the nose and palate whilst still retaining its essential wine-like drinkability.

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MACADAMIA AND LEMON MYRTLE CRUSTED LAMB COOK TIME

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INGREDIENTS 2 frenched racks of lamb 1 cup macadamia nuts 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon ground lemon myrtle 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

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Set up your barbecue for indirect cooking. Please refer to your handbook for further instructions. Preheat your barbecue for roasting.

Once the barbecue has preheated, make adjustments to the burner control(s) for the roasting setting. Place the lamb racks on and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked to your liking.

Step 2 Using a sharp knife trim most of the fat from the lamb rack, leaving behind a thin layer.

Step 3 In a food processor, process the macadamias, garlic, rosemary, lemon myrtle, salt, pepper and olive oil into a chunky paste.

Step 4 Spread the Dijon mustard over flesh of the lamb racks, press the macadamia crumb onto the outside of the racks of lamb. If desired, wrap the bones in alfoil.

Step 6 Leave to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before carving into individual portions.

JARAMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON

PIKES SHIRAZ

Displaying our typical dark cherry and blueberry The fruit for our Jaraman fruit with hints of grilled wines is sourced from meat, graphite and some celebrated Australian subtle spicy notes. Also wine regions that are has just a touch of charry renowned for that variety. French oak lurking around Our winemakers ensure in the background. that the distinct regional The medium bodied characteristics are palate has layers of preserved and enhanced juicy black cherry and with the fruit as the star blueberry initially, with and any winemaking perhaps a little plum and influence the supporting graphite there too, before act. The wines showcase fine savoury tannins kick the skill and dedication of in at the end. our winemakers to their philosophy of 'respect Clare Valley Shiraz does the fruit'. tend to live in the shadow This Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits generous ripe fruit flavours of the Clare Valley are balanced with elegant, fine tannins, lifted mint character and velvety finish of the Coonawarra.

HILLS APPLE CIDER Made from 100% Fresh Adelaide Hills Apples, fruit driven style, filtered bright straw colour, great acid backbone, vanilla, lime/sherbet characters shine through the pallet that actually tastes like real apples! Well balanced, complex, clean, lightly carbonated cider that finishes dry and fresh making you want more...

cast by our southern colleagues in the Barossa and McLaren Vale, but we produce terrific medium bodied wines year after year that age slowly and gracefully and, in many instances, at a fraction of the price. *Not all products available in all stores

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CHARMING BOLD MYSTERIOUS...

BE MR. SMITH

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WHO IS MR. SMITH?...

Mr. Smith embodies: quality, integrity, style and attainability. Mr. Smith is understated, sophisticated and he lets his products speak for themselves.

Mr. Smith Wines were born from a desire to make a wine of unsurpassed quality at a price that is within reach for everyone. When you drink a Mr. Smith wine, you are drinking a way of life, and you won’t be drinking alone.

When you buy a Mr. Smith wine, you have chosen to take on the Mr. Smith philosophy:

‘To be understated, yet knowledgeable, to be fun but daring enough to be a little different, to break away from the pompous and make up your own mind.’

In a world becoming more about what you are told to do, Mr. Smith wants you to judge for yourself. Step outside of the ordinary and into the mysterious. Drink and enjoy.

For all the wines in the world only one can judge a wine on it’s quality: you! Walk in Mr. Smith’s shoes and be Mr. Smith.

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PARAMOUNT PARTIES AROUND THE WORLD Turn your next festive season into a festive year with our list of the hottest and wildest parties from around the globe. Whether it’s a desert extravaganza, a full-moon rager, or a hell of a street parade, these are the parties worth travelling around the world for.

NORTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

ASIA

COACHELLA California, USA

CARNIVAL Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

FULL MOON PARTY Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

Home of the flower crown, Coachella is one of the biggest and best music festivals on the planet! With hundreds of artists on display, the festival fills to capacity each and every year.

Plus, given the location of the event, you may just find yourself bumping shoulders and sipping a cold one with the odd celebrity or two.

Widely considered “the greatest show on Earth”, Carnival is celebrated in many Latin American nations, however, nobody does it quite like Rio! The celebration is known for its stunning costumes, talented dancers, massive parades and street parties – it also attracts nearly 5 million people each year.

Held on either the night before or after every full moon, these all-night ragers are known to draw crowds of up to 30,000 people. Fireworks, fire breathers, DJ’s, and more – non-stop entertainment ensures the party stays fresh ‘till the wee hours of the morning.

BURNING MAN Nevada, USA An 8-day desert festival that culminates with the burning of a 72ft wooden man.

Burning Man is the ultimate celebration of art, creativity and self-expression.

Each year has a theme which artists are encouraged to interpret. Oh, and no need to bring your wallet - the festival is run on a full barter system!

EUROPE

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

OKTOBERFEST Munich, Germany

ST PATRICK’S DAY Dublin, Ireland

Over the past decade this 16-day event is known to attract (on average) 6 million people who consume almost 7 million litres of beer along with thousands of giant pretzels! Just make sure you remember your Bavarian dress or Lederhosen.

MARDI GRAS New Orleans, USA

LA TOMATINA Buñol, Spain

Mardi Gras is celebrated across the globe, but nobody does it quite like the state of Louisiana. Showcasing amazing floats and quirky costumes, celebrations take place over the two weeks leading up to lent, with each day showcasing a parade as extravagant as the last.

Ok, so maybe this one isn’t quite a party per say, but who wouldn’t want to join in on the world’s largest food fight? On the last Wednesday of August, tomato juice flows through the streets of Buñol as over 30,000 people descend on the small town to create the messiest festival on our list!

KINGS DAY Amsterdam, Netherlands MAWAZINE Rabat, Morocco GLASTONBURY Somerset, England

REGION FEATURE

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MUDGEE ORANGE COWRA

BATHURST SYDNEY

CANBERRA

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WEST COMPLEX REDS, GOLDEN CHARDONNAYS, FINE FOOD, AND A RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE – NSW’S CENTRAL WEST OFFERS A MOUTH-WATERING ESCAPE THAT’S CLOSE TO HOME.

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MUDGEE

OUR PICK BUNNAMAGOO CHARDONNAY The Bunnamagoo Chardonnay uses selected parcels of fruit from vineyards in the Central Ranges of NSW. This popular house style, continues to embrace a variety of hands-on techniques including 100%-barrel fermentation in a mixture of new and older French and Hungarian hogsheads with intermittent stirring and maturation on lees for 11 months.

Exhibiting tropical fruit flavours with subtle fresh cashew notes, this chardonnay retains its typical mouth filling texture and enticing complexity.

2. COWRA

3. ORANGE

4. BATHURST

As the third-largest producer of wine grapes in NSW, winemakers across the Mudgee Region are extraordinarily passionate about impressing your palate.

The temperate climate allows for the slow ripening of grapes, producing red wines of intensity, depth and flavour. With over 40 familyowned cellar doors, the hardest choice will be which to visit first.

From garage cellar doors to distinct historical buildings, Cowra is home to some exceptional wine tasting experiences. With more than 40 vineyards throughout the area, Cowra’s warm days, cool nights and dry, late summers ensure the growth of superior grape varieties.

Known for their organic red and white wines, the regions passion for perfection saw Cowra win ‘Best Red’ in NSW.

With an outstanding reputation for fresh produce and cool-climate wines, Orange will have you wine tasting at cellar doors, touring orchards and sampling local gourmet delights including cheeses, truffles and jams. Be sure to keep an eye out for their delicious events such as F.O.O.D Week and the Orange Wine Festival.

There are many reasons to visit Bathurst and wine is one of them! As a budding destination for food and wine lovers alike, Bathurst excels in the production of vibrant and distinctive cool climate wines. The Bathurst wine region also plays host to the National Cool Climate Wine Show every year - the premier cool climate wine show in the country.

Check Out: Roth’s – The oldest wine bar in NSW (built in 1923) serves up great local wines, tasty bar food and excellent live music.

Check Out: Cowra Japanese Gardens – Classified by the National Trust as “a place of significant cultural, architectural and historic significance”, the multiaward-winning gardens will have you bathing in tranquillity.

Check Out: Borrodell Vineyard – Explore the area via an unforgettable truffle hunt then head back to the vineyard for a pinot noir and truffle dish at the estate’s restaurant.

Check Out: Mt Panorama – As a public road, the circuit’s all yours! Get behind the wheel and take Australia’s most famous racing track for a spin.

Canberra: 4h53m Sydney: 3h34m

Canberra: 3h15m Canberra: 3h23m

Sydney: 2h57m

Sydney: 3h42m

Canberra: 2h15m Sydney: 4h9m

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From cocktails that include cold drip coffee to fresh Australian Limes, Melbourne Martini serves up delicious, ready-to-drink, artfully balanced drinks crafted from Australia’s world-class ingredients.

Our single-serve sizes allow you to take your favourite cocktails with you, from parties to picnics and everything in between. You no longer need to spend your precious party time trying to build a perfectly blended cocktail, the team at Melbourne Martini have done the hard work for you.

A favourite with even the most discerning cocktail connoisseurs, the cult brand has fast become a must-have at every social occasion, taking Australia and the world by storm.

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LATEST & GREATEST

NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

TANQUERAY GIN & TONIC

BEYOND BROKE ROAD PINOT GRIS

DAYS OF ROSE

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Days of Rose is a state of mind, it’s feminine, it’s impulsive and dreamy, it’s summer days spent with friends, it’s secrets shared, it’s falling in love, it’s a feeling.

Tanqueray London Dry Gin & Tonic, pairs our mouth-watering soft citrus signature Tonic, with Tanqueray Gin's most delicate flavour notes, to create a perfectly poised Tanqueray Gin & Tonic.

This blend provides both a soft, delicate flavour complexity with a bright citrus aroma.

Best enjoyed chilled, straight from the bottle or poured into a glass, over ice with a generous squeeze of lime.

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When you need a bottle of wine that stands on its own, go “Beyond Broke Road”. Tyrrell’s award-winning winemaking skills created a range of regional varietal wines which are bold, clean and fresh originating from outside of the Tyrrell’s traditional Hunter Valley home.

“Tyrrell’s Beyond Broke Road” approachable ‘drink now’ style wines.

Beyond Broke Road Pinot Gris has lifted citrus notes with hints of pear and ginger it’s a modern but classic Eden Valley cool climate style.

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Constructed from a complex blend of the alternate varieties Mataro, Cabernet Franc and Nero D’Avola. Intertwined with red and black fruits and spice, this wine has been made to retain the fresh primary fruit characters of these varieties through cool fermentation and anaerobic handling.

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WHAT'S ON THIS AUTUMN As the days get shorter and the evenings get colder it can be tempting to start your Winter hibernation a little early. That’s why we’ve put together a list of events that’ll be sure to keep you warm and active all through the Autumn season.

Hot Dub Wine Machine

Skyfire

Bluesfest

Groovin’ the Moo (GTM)

10 March Hunter Valley, NSW

17 March Commonwealth Park, ACT

29 March – 2 April Byron Bay, NSW

29 April University of Canberra, ACT

A full-bodied day of wine, food and live music. Hot Dub Wine Machine is a music festival that combines one of Australia’s most picturesque wine regions with the top musical talent from the land down under.

Every year Skyfire lights up Canberra with a magnificent 20-minute firework display that’s accompanied by a Hit 104.7 playlist filled with all your favourites. Get down early to Regatta Point, check out the live performances, and secure one of the best seats in the house to a truly spectacular display.

With more than 200 performances across 7 stages over 5 days, Bluesfest is Australia’s premier contemporary blues and roots music festival.

Groove out to the likes of John Butler Trio, Tash Sultana, Seal, Lionel Richie, and Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters, amidst a diverse range of international talent.

GTM is back again in 2018 for more good times, good vibes and good music! With a huge line up including Alex Lahey, Aminé, The Amity Affliction and Baker Boy, this will be one of the biggest events on the Canberra social calendar for 2018.

Black Opal Stakes

Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival

National Folk Festival

Batlow Cider Fest

29 March – 2 April Exhibition Park, ACT

19 May Batlow, NSW

From high-end entertainment to the expression of folklife through community activities, the multifaceted National Folk Festival is the ultimate celebration of all things folk. Populated with themed bars, food and market stalls, circus performers and roving musicians, the National Folk Festival boasts A-list performers from across Australia and the world.

In the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, Batlow throws a huge street party to celebrate the end of the apple harvest. Two stages host a range of local performances while market stalls offer boutique ciders, gourmet food, locally grown produce, and tantalising homemade treats.

11 March Thoroughbred Park, ACT Socialites, punters, and fashionistas unite – it’s Canberra’s premier race day! With non-stop entertainment on and off the track (including an eightrace program and a fashion on the field competition) immerse yourself within the atmosphere and excitement of live local racing.

24 March Mercure Canberra Hotel, ACT Australian breweries showcase their best along with live bands, food, entertainment and a wide range of kids’ activities.

Over 200 beers and ciders will be available for tasting and guests can take part in food matching sessions, hear from guest speakers, and meet the brewers. Once again, the Festival will help raise funds for ACT Cancer Support’s Rise Above organisation.

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Whiskey back in our bottle.

Back to our New Orleans Roots.

SMOOTH DRINKING WHISKEY, ENJOYED RESPONSIBLY ©2018 SAZERAC CO, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. SOUTHERN COMFORT IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK.

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Southern Comfort & Dry $38

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45ml Southern Comfort Original Topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Ale Garnish with a lime wedge

SMOOTH DRINKING WHISKEY, ENJOYED RESPONSIBLY ©2018 SAZERAC CO, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. SOUTHERN COMFORT IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK.

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IN FACT

ABSINTHE, ANSWERED. No spirit sparks more curiosity then the emerald elixir.

Pull out a bottle and you’ll be met with a handful of questions – mostly about whether it’s illegal, if it will really make you hallucinate, and whether or not you’ve seen the movie Euro Trip. Regardless of the inquisition, here are our facts to help clear up absinthe’s murky past.

Where did it come from?

Same Same or Different?

Absinthe was invented at the end of the eighteenth century by Pierre Ordinaire, a French doctor living in Switzerland. By distilling wormwood and several other herbs in an alcoholic base his original intention was to create medicine.

The absinthe you buy and drink today has not changed since it was banned.

It is still made the same way that it always has been – ingredients, method and all!

Psychedelic or nah?

No, not even a little. The hallucinogenic myth stems from the high alcohol content of the drink. Absinthe’s alcohol content will generally range between 50-70% which is substantially stronger than other spirits (including whiskey’s at 40%).

After pouring absinthe within your glass, a sugar cube is placed upon an absinthe spoon (a spoon with holes in it) and rests atop the glass. To release the spirits full flavour and aromatic character, water is added by means of a drip and dilutes the sugar cube in the process. Traditionally, the drink is served with four-parts water and one-part absinthe.

What about the Green Fairy?

Didn’t some famous people drink it?

Although being absinthe’s most popular nickname, the drink won’t make you see a green fairy. With huge popularity amongst high profile artists in the late 19th century, it is said that the green fairy brings the gift of artistic inspiration. It therefore coined another moniker – the green muse.

Given its popularity among artistic personalities throughout history, the spirit has always been associated with creativity. Famous painters and writers such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, and Ernest Hemingway are all known to have been absinthe enthusiasts. In more recent times, musician Marilyn Manson has developed his own brand of absinthe Mansinthe.

Is it illegal?

Not anymore! Having been accused of turning children into criminals, encouraging loose morals and inspiring murders, the spirit was illegal around the world for almost a century.

The ban was lifted in 2007 however, after it was concluded that the level of thujone (the questionable chemical in wormwood) in the spirit was safe for human consumption.

How do you drink it?

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STORE LOCATIONS ACT AINSLIE Ainslie Cellars BANKS Local Liquor Banks (IGA) BELCONNEN Lighthouse Bar & Restaurant BONYTHON Local Liquor Bonython Express Supermarket CAMPBELL Campbell Discount Liquor CANBERRA IGA East Row CASEY Casey Supabarn CHAPMAN Chapman Food & Liquor Market COOK The Cook Grocer CRACE Crace Supabarn CURTIN Statesman Hotel DEAKIN Deakin IGA EVATT Evatt IGA FARRER Farrer IGA FLOREY Florey Supaexpress FORDE Forde Supermarket GARRAN Garran Friendly Grocer GOWRIE Gowrie Friendly Grocer GRIFFITH Griffith Shop Rite HOLDER Holder Foodworks HOLT Holt IGA HUGHES Local Liquor Hughes KALEEN Kaleen Supaexpress KAMBAH Kambah Inn KAMBAH Local Liquor Kambah KAMBAH Local Liquor Kambah (Drakeford) KINGSTON Supabarn Kingston LYNEHAM Local Liquor Lyneham LYONS Local Liquor Lyons MELBA Melba IGA MONASH Monash Spar Supermarket MURRUMBATEMAN Local Liquor Murrumbateman NARRABUNDAH Local Liquor Narrabundah (Friendly Grocer) NGUNNAWAL Ngunnawal IGA NICHOLLS Nicholls IGA OAKS ESTATE Vintage Cellars Oaks Estate O’CONNOR O’Connor IGA PALMERSTON Palmerston IGA RED HILL Red Hill Supaexpress RICHARDSON Richardson Supaexpress SWINGER HILL Local Liquor Swinger Hill THEODORE Theodore Supermarket WARAMANGA Waramanga IGA YARRALUMLA Yarralumla IGA

CENTRAL / NORTH COAST ARMIDALE BATHURST BELLINGEN BILAMBIL BULAHDELAH CLARENCE TOWN CLUNES COFFS HARBOUR COLLARENEBRI COOLONGOLOOK COONAMBLE GLEN INNES

Armidale Liquor Company Westpoint Cellars Bellingen Providore Bilambil Cellars The Lady Jane M/Inn + Liquor Supplies Erringhi Hotel Clunes Store & Cellars Pier Hotel Coffs Harbour Tattersall’s Hotel Collarenebri BP Roadhouse Coolongolook Coonamble Cellars Club Hotel Glen Innes

ISLINGTON KEMPSEY KENDALL LAURIETON LORD HOWE ISLAND MULLUMBIMBY

Islington Cellars Southside Cellars Kendall Beer & Wine Laurieton Cellars Lord Howe Island Court House Hotel Mullumbimby Nabiac General Store Nambucca Liquor Narromine Hotel Federal Hotel The Clare Castle Hotel

NABIAC NAMBUCCA NARROMINE QUIRINDI RAYMOND TERRACE SCOTTS HEAD Scotts Head Liquor Store SOUTH LISMORE Station Hotel South Lismore SOUTH WEST South West Rocks Cellars ROCKS TAMWORTH Longyard Hotel Tamworth TUCABIA Tucabia Village Store TWEED HEADS Local Liquor Panorama Tweed Heads TWEED HEADS The Bay Boozatorium URALLA TJ’s Cellars Uralla URUNGA Urunga Cellars WALGETT Gateway Hotel Walgett WOOLGOOLGA Woolgoolga Beach Bottleshop

CENTRAL COAST BUDGEWOI KARIONG TERRIGAL WEST GOSFORD WOY WOY

The Coast Hotel Kariong Tavern Terrigal Cellars Oldfield Cellars The Old Pub Hotel

CENTRAL NSW DUBBO Sids Bottleshop WELLINGTON Quain’s Liquor WEST WYALONG Tattersalls Hotel West Wyalong

COUNTRY NSW ADELONG Spar Supermarket Adelong WAGGA WAGGA Riverina Co-Op

HUNTER VALLEY SINGLETON Club House Hotel

SOUTH COAST & SOUTHERN NSW ALBION PARK Albion Park Cellars BRADFORDVILLE Bradfordville Supermarket BRAIDWOOD Local Liquor Braidwood (IGA) BUNGENDORE Bungendore Cellars BURRILL LAKE Burrill Lake Cellars DALMENY Local Liquor Dalmeny (IGA) DENILIQUIN Railway Hotel Deniliquin DENILIQUIN Riverina Cellars EROWAL BAY Erowal Bay Liquor Store FIGTREE Figtree Cellars GOULBURN Empire Hotel - Goulburn HARDEN Local Liquor Harden Super IGA HELENSBURGH Centennial Heritage Cellars HILL TOP Hill Top Villiage Store HORSLEY Horsley Village Cellars KANGAROO Friendly Inn Kangaroo VALLEY Valley LAKE HEIGHTS Lake Heights Cellars

MERIMBULA NAROOMA STANWELL PARK THIRROUL THIRROUL TUROSS HEAD

Merimbula Lakeview Hotel Narooma Plaza Cellars Stanwell Park Cellars Ryans Hotel The Beaches Hotel Tuross Cellars

SYDNEY REGION BARDWELL PARK Bardwell Park Cellars BEROWRA HEIGHTS Berowra Village Tavern BONNET BAY Bonnet Bay Supermarket & Liquor BROADWAY Sydney Cellars BURWOOD Avondale Hotel CAMBRIDGE PARK Cambridge Park Cellars CAMPSIE The Wineman Campsie CHESTER HILL Chester Hill Liquor CONCORD Pine Inn-Concord CROMER Cromer Cellars CRONULLA BottlO’Briens-Cronulla DULWICH HILL Dulwich Hill Cellars ENMORE Enmore Fine Wines GLEBE Kauri Foreshore Hotel GLENFIELD Glenfield Cellars GRANVILLE Granville Cellars GUILDFORD Guildford Cellars HEBERSHAM Liquor Loft Hebersham MASCOT Mascot Liquor Supply MOSMAN Mosman Cellars NORTH CURL CURL North Curl Curl Cellars NORTHBRIDGE Northbridge Hotel OAKDALE Local Liquor Oakdale OYSTER BAY Oyster Bay Cellars PARRAMATTA The Royal Oak Hotel Parramatta PITT TOWN Pitt Town Bottleshop RICHMOND Richmond Inn SANS SOUCI Sans Souci Supabarn SHALVEY Shalvey Liquor Supply SILVERDALE Local Liquor Silverdale STRATHFIELD Strathfield Cellars SURRY HILLS Surry Hills Fine Wines SYLVANIA Sylvania Cellars THIRLMERE Local Liquor Thirlmere ULTIMO Liquor and Wattle WAVERTON Waverton Fine Wines WEST HOXTON West Hoxton Liquor WESTMEAD Westmead Liquor Shoppe WILLMOT Willmot Friendly Grocer YARRAWARRAH Yarrawarrah IGA

VICTORIA WODONGA Federation Cellars

RED BOTTLE SYDNEY Red Bottle Pitt Street SYDNEY Red Bottle Sussex Street SYDNEY Red Bottle Elizabeth Street Red Bottle Central CHIPPENDALE Chippendale ALEXANDRIA Red Bottle Alexandria PYRMONT Red Bottle Pyrmont HAYMARKET Red Bottle China Town

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