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TABLE OF CONTENTS AUTUMN 2019

PRODUCT FEATURES

Top 5 Under $25

The Kraken

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DRINKS BY THE DECADE A taste of cocktail history.

Perfect match Taylor Made Chardonnay Philip Shaw 'The Wire Walker' Pinot Noir Calabria Three Bridges Cabernet Sauvignon

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Big-Ticket Tipples

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New Product Spotlight

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Squealing Pig

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Woodford Reserve

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Asahi Super Dry Black

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MCW Reserve 660

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What's on this Autumn

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Port of Call

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Store Locations

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Sydney's Art of the Craft

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DRINKS e d a c e d by the From light spirits to dark, juice mixers to soft drink, and simple methods to the more complex – cocktails, like fashion, have been through many a trend over the years. For a taste of cocktail history, we’ve curated a list of each decades biggest hit for you to ‘research’. #ThrowbackThursdayTipple anyone?

1910-19

1930-39

Manhattan

BLOODY MARY

The birthplace of the Manhattan remains hazy at best however, a popular belief suggests the cocktail was created at the Manhattan Social Club during the turn of the century.

• 30ml Sweet Vermouth • 60ml Rye Whiskey • 2 dashes of bitters • 1 cherry/orange peel for garnish

Originally just half vodka and half tomato juice, the Bloody Mary was the morning pick me up back in the day and remains a brunch favourite today.

• 45ml Vodka • 20ml lemon juice • 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce • 5 dashes of Worcestershire sauce • Pinch of salt • Pinch of pepper • 150 ml Tomato juice • 1 stick of celery for garnish

1920-29

1940-49

CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE

Mai Tai

Unlike many other classic cocktails, the Champagne Cocktail is yet to make a roaring comeback.

Perhaps the 2020’s could see its resurgence?

• 10ml Cognac • 1 Sugar cube • 2 dashes of bitters • 1 cherry/orange peel for garnish

Although debatable, a man by the name of Victor J. Bergeron claimed to have invented the Mai Tai in 1944, the name was allegedly taken from the Tahitian word for ‘good’.

• 30ml white rum • 30ml dark rum • 15ml orange curacao • 15ml amaretto liqueur • 15ml sugar syrup • 1 lime, juiced • 60ml orange juice

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1990-99

Martini

Long Island Iced Tea

The first James Bond novel was published in 1953. You do the maths.

• 75ml Gin • 15ml dry vermouth • Lemon peel twist/olive for garnish

1960-69

Whisky Sour During the 60’s whisky was king.

While an Old-Fashioned was an obvious choice, a Whisky Sour was known to kickstart the party.

• 60ml Whiskey • 30ml lemon juice • 15ml sugar syrup • 15ml egg white • 1 cherry/orange peel for garnish

1970-79

Harvey Wallbanger After the dark spirited 60’s, clear spirits took command in the 70’s; no spirit more so than Vodka. Mixed with some simple, full flavoured fruit and you had a now-forgotten classic The Harvey Wallbanger.

• 45ml Vodka • 120ml orange juice • 15ml Galliano • 1 cherry/orange peel for garnish

1980-89

B-52 A layered, super sweet shot, the drink was named after the new wave band, The B-52s. How very, very 80’s.

• 15ml Kahlua • 15ml Bailey’s • 15ml Triple Sec

The Long Island Iced Tea was created in – you guessed it – Long Island, New York. Although invented years earlier, the cocktail made its mark during the 90’s and has remained a popular drink of choice to this day.

• 15ml Triple Sec • 15ml Light Rum • 15ml Gin • 15ml Vodka • 15ml Tequila • 30ml Sour mix • 210ml Cola • 1 lemon wedge for garnish

2000-09

Cosmopolitan Although delicious, it’s no secret the Cosmopolitan gained huge popularity from its starring role in the hit TV Show Sex and the City.

• 45ml vodka • 15ml Cointreau • 30ml cranberry juice • 1 squeeze of fresh lime • 1 orange peel for garnish

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Old Fashioned Another prime example of pop culture’s influence over the popularity of cocktails; a little more than a century later, the iconic cocktail has made a comeback thanks to Mad Men’s leading man, Don Draper.

• 60ml rye whiskey • 3 dashes of bitters • 1 sugar cube • 1 cherry/orange peel for garnish

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TOP 5 UNDER $25

TOP 5 > UNDER $25

JACOBS CREEK DOUBLE BARREL CABERNET SAUVIGNON

BERESFORD MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ

The nose shows an intense mix of varietal cassis, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, vanilla and charry oak. With a taste that’s smooth and beautifully integrated, the complex palate offers dark fruit and smoky oak, with notes of vanilla and spice and fine textural tannins.

A rich full palate, with fleshy mulberry fruits.

Subtle use of oak further adds complexity with good flavour and balance with some fine, powdery tannins evident. A well-balanced wine with great depth, length and structure.

TOP 5 > UNDER $25

HARE & TORTOISE PINOT GRIS Pale in colour with radiant green and yellow hues.

Freshly cut pear, lemons, ginger and faint pine needle aromas lead to a mouth-filling burst of fruit flavour. Pear, green apple, light spices and white flowers on the palate are pulled tight by refreshing acidity. A satisfyingly easy wine to have on its own but will partner well with fresh salads, seafood and white meat dishes.

BERTON RESERVE CHARDONNAY THE CROSSINGS SAUVIGNON BLANC An elegant and fresh style wine, with tropical fruit flavours and hints of citrus. The palate is filled with pure fruit flavours, nicely balanced with a crisp mineral finish.

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This wine has generous aromas of white peach beautifully balanced by spicy oak with toasty undertones of vanilla and cinnamon.

A rich and toasty palate shows flavours of honey dew and peach with hints of lime which linger to create a lovely, balanced wine with a long and persistent finish.

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ONE PAN CHICKEN POT-ROASTED WITHSHANKS BOCCONCINI LAMB AND OLIVES

PERFECT MATCH

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) • 2 large Chicken Breast Fillets • 2 teaspoons dried oregano • 1 tablespoons olive oil • 1 brown onion, thinly sliced • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced • 400g can cherry tomatoes • 400g can diced tomatoes • 1 cup (120g) pitted mixed olives • 180g bocconcini, coarsely torn • 1/3 cup (90g) basil pesto

TAYLOR MADE CHARDONNAY

METHOD STEP 1 Cut each piece of chicken in half horizontally. Sprinkle the chicken with oregano.

Season. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook the chicken for 2 mins each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a large heatproof plate.

STEP 2 Heat remaining oil in the pan. Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1 min or until onion softens. Add cherry tomato and diced tomato and bring to the boil.

STEP 3 Return the chicken to the pan with the olives and bocconcini. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 8 mins or until the chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly. Serve drizzled with pesto.

This is a wine with great delicacy showcasing white stone-fruit flavours along with attractive subtle brioche character.

The barrel fermentation brings a delightful creaminess to the midpalate. Overall, the wine is beautifully balanced with well-integrated oak acting in support of the fruit and the tight acidity ensuring freshness. The length is superb and the wine finishes with enjoyable persistence.

PHILIP SHAW 'THE WIRE WALKER' PINOT NOIR

CALABRIA THREE BRIDGES CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The Wire walker is garnet red in colour.

Perfumed and fragrant.

This wine displays a generosity of ripe berry fruits complimented by savoury spice. The palate is generous offering sumptuous fruit framed by elegant supple tannins.

Three Bridges, adjacent to the historic Calabria Winery were built in the early 1900’s to supply water from the Snowy Mountains via the Murrumbidgee River.

A full-bodied smooth palate with big notes of ripe fruit and five spices integrating with vanillin oak, providing complexity, ensuring a well-balanced, mouth filling and flavoursome finish.

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*Source: IRI Liquor Unweighted $ Bottled Still Rosé QTR to 20/01/19

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BIG-TICKET TIPPLES Though basic ingredients of certain alcohols may be incredibly similar, the taste, age and packaging can make a world of difference in the final price of a drop. While buying a seven-figure bottle of liquor may not be at the top of your grocery list, here’s a sneak peak in to some of the world’s most affluent liquor cabinets.

THE DALMORE 62

DIVA VODKA

$300,000

$1.4 MILLION

Whilst ridiculously expensive, if you were able to withhold the temptation of opening a bottle of Dalmore 62, it would prove to be quite the investment.

This whiskey spent 62 years in a cask before Dalmore transferred it in to just 12 bottles, making it one of the rarest alcohols on the planet.

Wondering how a bottle of Vodka can sell for upwards of a million dollars?

Well, DIVA Vodka is made with natural spring water, triple distilled and filtered through charcoal before being filtered through sand that was made from diamonds and gem stones. Oh, and it comes in an exquisitely designed bottle that features Swarovski crystals stacked through the centre.

THE MACALLAN 64-YEAR-OLD IN LALIQUE $630,000 The most expensive whiskey ever sold.

This rare Scotch was vatted from three sherry-seasoned Spanish oak casks — the first was filled in 1942, the second in 1945, and the third in 1946.

And, in honour of the 150th anniversary of the birth of famed crystal artisan Rene Lalique, Macallan decided to bottle the blend in a one-of-a-kind Lalique decanter.

HENRI IV DUDOGNON HERITAGE COGNAC GRANDE CHAMPAGNE $2.8 MILLION If the jaw-dropping 100-year old aging process of Henri IV wasn’t enough, how does a sterling platinum, 24-carat gold bottle covered in 6,000 diamonds sound? Named in homage of King Henri IV, this drop is one of the rarest Cognac’s in the world.

PASIÓN AZTECA, PLATINUM LIQUOR BOTTLE BY TEQUILA LEY $4.8 MILLION The most expensive tequila in the world.

While the liquor itself has only been aged four years, the million-dollar price tag stems from the packaging. A platinum and white-gold bottle that features 6,400 diamonds. Just make sure you still have money left over for some lime and salt!

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SYDNEY’S ART OF THE CRAFT WHILE BEER CAN BE PURCHASED FROM ANY BAR, THERE'S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT DRINKING IT RIGHT FROM THE SOURCE. INDEPENDENT BREWERIES ARE OPENING AT A RAPID RATE ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY AND THE HARBOUR CITY IS NO EXCEPTION, HERE’S A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITES FROM THE REGION.

THE GRIFTER BREWING CO Established in early 2012, The Grifter Brewing Company began when three home brewers were offered the space to make a commercial batch of beer in the just-about-to-open Young Henrys brewery.

Their first keg sold out in two hours and it became clear it was time to trade-in their apartment kitchen for a proper brewery. Quality over quantity is always the motto as they focus on producing unique beers that remain highly drinkable.

MUST-TRY Grifter Pale Ale #38 - Gabs’ Aussie Craft Beer Hottest 100 Countdown ADDRESS 1/391-397 Enmore Rd Marrickville NSW 2204

MODUS OPERANDI

SAUCE BREWING CO

After a beer-inspiring motorhome adventure around the USA, Grant and Jaz Wearin returned home to the Northern Beaches with one mission – brew the best beer in Australia.

Modus Operandi is Latin for ‘method of operation’ and this brewery’s process is nothing short of impressive.

Their beer is brewed with fresh, live yeast flown in from the USA and paired with the finest specialty malts and hops sourced from all over the globe. Every single Modus Operandi can, or keg displays a packaged-on date and is kept permanently cold, so you know you’re drinking fresh, local beer.

Sauce Brewing Co launched in to Sydney’s inner west in 2016. Lovers of diversified craft beer, the brewers take pride in creating flavoursome beers that can be enjoyed by everyone. In their own words, “Whether you’re a hop-head, a sour-freak, or you just like good quality, drinkable ales, we have a beer for you.”

MUST-TRY Mega Hop Sauce (Double IPA) ADDRESS 1A Mitchell Street Marrickville NSW 2204

OUR PICK

YOUNG HENRY’S NEWTOWNER APA Young Henrys wouldn’t be what it is without Newtown. It’s our home, community and inspiration.

So, when the suburb celebrated its sesquicentenary and we were invited to brew a unique beer to celebrate, we jumped at the chance. The resulting beer was an Aussie Pale Ale called Newtowner.

YOUNG HENRYS “Serve the people” is Young Henry’s motto and damn, do they do it well. As popular today as the day it opened, the brewery has become integrated with its local community like few others.

Most notably, the brewers at Young Henry’s have collaborated with the likes of Dune Rats and the Foo Fighters in the past to make unique, refreshing flavours.

MUST-TRY Sonic Prayer (American IPA) #32 - Gabs’ Aussie Craft Beer Hottest 100 Countdown

MUST-TRY Newtowner (APA) #4 - Gabs’ Aussie Craft Beer Hottest 100 Countdown

ADDRESS 14 Harkeith Street Mona Vale NSW 2103

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OLD FASHIONED BE C O M E S A M ODER 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, 40% 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. *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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ASAHI SUPER DRY BLACK A CRISP NEW SUPER DRY STYLE LAGER. BOLD AND REFRESHING, ASAHI SUPER DRY BLACK VENTURES INTO NEW TERRITORY FOR DARK BEER. USING THE SAME YEAST STRAIN AS ASAHI SUPER DRY, ASAHI SUPER DRY BLACK IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER DARK BEER.

BY INHERITING THE DNA OF “KARAKUCHI” (DRY), ASAHI SUCCESSFULLY BLENDED THE RICH AROMA AND FLAVOUR WHILE MAINTAINING THE SMOOTHNESS OF ASAHI SUPER DRY. ABV: 5.5%

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LATEST & GREATEST

NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

DE BORTOLI PINOT G Define your shine, express your individuality, and stand out from the crowd, while enjoying your next party favourite! Subtle aromatics of pear, lemon zest and a hint of herbs with a light and dry palate.

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PETER LEHMANN ‘THE BOND’ SHIRAZ

THE OWL & THE PUSSYCAT ROSE

A youthful dark purple colour with bright edge. Displaying aromas of mocha and aniseed with a full-bodied palate — generous with toasted oak and vanilla notes, derived from time maturing in barrel. Along with vibrant fruit flavours, this wine has a smooth mouth feel and soft finish.

Rich yet elegant characters of strawberries, cream and tropical fruit.

The palate has a great mouthfeel that wraps around a pristine lengthy acid line.

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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.

Black Opal Stakes 10 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.

Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival 16 March Mercure Canberra Hotel, ACT The family-friendly 12th annual Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival will feature breweries from all over Australia along with live bands, food, entertainment, and a wide range of kids’ activities.

Over 200 beers and ciders will be available for tasting and visitors will be able to take part in beer/cider food matching sessions, hear guest speakers, and meet the brewers.

Skyfire

Canberra Comedy Festival

16 March Commonwealth Park, ACT

18 – 24 March Various Venues, ACT

Every year, Skyfire lights up the shores of Lake Burley Griffin’s central basin with a magnificent display of fireworks 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.

Local, national and international comedy superstars unite to present more than 70 shows across the capital for a week (and a belly) full of laughs.

Batlow Cider Fest

Hot Dub Wine Machine

Bluesfest

Groovin’ the Moo (GTM)

23 March Hunter Valley, NSW

18 – 22 April Byron Bay, NSW

28 April Exhibition Park, 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 borne from Australian soil.

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 Jack Johnson, Iggy Pop, Ben Harper, Paul Kelly, and Tash Sultana amidst a diverse range of national and international talent.

Holy cow! GTM is back in 2019 with a mouth-watering line-up and a new venue to call home. The all-ages music festival welcomes a mix of international artists and homegrown talent including: MØ, Billie Eilish, Coolio, Hilltop Hoods, Nick Murphy, and Hermitude.

19 May Batlow, NSW 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.

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TOP DROPS

THESE ROBUST, HIGH-ALTITUDE BEAUTIES BY THE MCWILLIAM’S WINE FAMILY MAKE THE PERFECT DINNER COMPANION TO MATCH WITH YOUR HEARTIEST DISHES

PINOT NOIR:

VIBRANT & VELVETY A lively, vibrant wine displaying heady aromas of black plum and subtle spice. Light to medium bodied, this Pinot Noir leaps from the glass with flavours of sappy red cherry fruits, earthy spices and complex mushroom notes caressing the palate for a long and satisfying finish.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON:

INTENSE & BOLD

An alluring Cabernet with sophistication plus! Stunning varietal aromas of blackberry, bay leaf and chocolate mingle seamlessly with graphite oak followed by silky cassis fruit and dark chocolate on the palate, finishing with fine tannins.

SHIRAZ:

COMPLEX & RICH The McW Reserve range is from cool climate grapes, grown at an average of 660 metres above sea level, which contributes to their intense flavour.

McWilliam’s Wines encourages responsible drinking. Get the facts at www.drinkwise.org.au

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A fragrant fusion of black cherry, violets and toasty oak draw you to an unmistakably elegant wine. Medium bodied with supple tannins, this Shiraz showcases balance and poise through integration of juicy red fruits and spicy oak.

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MCWILLIAMS 660 RANGE

Elevate your senses.

The McW 660 Reserve range is inspired by the relationship between the land, the climate and the winemaker.

Every ebb and flow of the landscape defines the distinct character of the wines. Crafted by the McWilliam’s Wines family, McW 660 Reserve showcases the elegance and intensity of high altitude, cool climate regions of New South Wales.

The inspiration for the range was borne out of the topography of the vineyards (reflected in the label design) and the landscape where the grapes are grown which shapes the taste profile of the wine. Harvested from vines grown at an average of 660 metres above sea level, these food-friendly wines are medium bodied, yet intense with great natural balance and structure.

Sourced high in the hinterland of NSW, the skilled winemakers are experts in selecting only the best quality fruit to express the elegant flavours that are well suited whether you are dining out, celebrating an occasion or looking to unwind after a long day at work.

Since its release, the McW 660 Reserve range has been highly awarded at prestigious wine shows throughout Australia. Chief McWilliam’s Winemaker, Andrew Higgins, believes it is the style and the winemaking philosophy alongside the amazing regional offering that has been key in making these wines so outstanding.

Andrew’s advice on choosing wine?

“Don’t get too hung up on everything, it’s only a drink. Be adventurous”.

This is supported by his own vision for McWilliam’s which is to ‘deliver contemporary wines of a superb quality’.

The wines made by McWilliam’s are more than just benchmark expressions of Australian winemaking. They are wines that tell a story of a family’s passion for winemaking and draw on more than 140 years of experience.

Elevate your senses and discover a contemporary collection celebrating six generations of McWilliam’s winemaking excellence.

‘‘IT IS THE STYLE AND THE WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY ALONGSIDE THE AMAZING REGIONAL OFFERING THAT HAS BEEN KEY IN MAKING THESE WINES SO OUTSTANDING.’’

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PORT OF CALL A perfect post-dinner drink or an accompaniment to your dessert, Port is a sweet, red, fortified wine. Amidst a flurry of interesting facts surrounding Port, we’ve picked out the ones every fortified wine lover should know.

Tasting notes

There are several different blends of Port, each producing its own distinct flavour. The 2 primary styles of Port are: - Ruby Port – younger, slightly less sweet, berry and chocolate flavours.

- Tawny Port – older, slightly more sweet, caramel and nutty flavours.

Exclusively Porto Many other wine regions make Port-style wines however, if they aren’t produced in the Douro Valley (Porto, Portugal) they’re not true Port.

The Big 5 There are more than 100 grapes that can be used to make Port however the most commonly used are: Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cão and Touriga Francesa.

Vintage Options Thinking of trying a vintage Port? We have it on good authority that the following years from Douro Valley were rather excellent: 1997, 2000, 2003, 2007.

Serving Size Port glasses are smaller than regular wine glasses due to the higher alcohol content and added sweetness of Port wine. A single serving is approximately 85ml. It should also be served just below room temperature, around 16 °C.

Pairing Port Port wine pairs wonderfully with richly flavoured cheeses (including blue cheese and washed-rind cheeses), chocolate and caramel desserts, and salted and smoked nuts.

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STORE LOCATIONS ACT

BRADFORDVILLE

Bradfordville Supermarket

OYSTER BAY

Oyster Bay Cellars

BRAIDWOOD

Local Liquor Braidwood IGA

PAMBULA

Foodworks Pambula

PARRAMATTA

The Royal Oak Hotel

BROADWAY

Sydney Cellars

PITT TOWN

Pitt Town Bottleshop

Local Liquor Bonython Express Supermarket

BUDGEWOI

The Coast Hotel

QUIRINDI

Federal Hotel

BURRILL LAKE

Burrill Lake Cellars

CASEY

RICHMOND

Richmond Inn

Casey Supabarn

CAMBRIDGE PARK

Cambridge Park Cellars

CHAPMAN

ROOTY HILL SOUTH

South Rooty Hill Cellars

Chapman IGA

CHESTER HILL

Chester Hill Liquor

COOK

SANS SOUCI

Sans Souci Supabarn

The Cook Grocer

COFFS HARBOUR

Pier Hotel Coffs Harbour

CRACE

SCOTTS HEAD

Scotts Head Liquor Store

Crace Supabarn

COLLARENEBRI

CURTIN

SHALVEY

Shalvey Liquor Supply

Statesman Hotel

Tattersall's Hotel Collarenebri

DEAKIN

BP Roadhouse

Local Liquor Silverdale

Deakin IGA

COOLONGOLOOK

SILVERDALE

EVATT

Coonamble Cellars

The Australian Hotel

Evatt IGA

COONAMBLE

SOUTH GRAFTON

FARRER

Cromer Cellars

Station Hotel

Farrer IGA

CROMER

SOUTH LISMORE

FLOREY

Florey Supaexpress

DALMENY

South West Rocks Cellars

FORDE

Foodworks Forde

Local Liquor Dalmeny IGA

SOUTH WEST ROCKS

Railway Hotel

Stanwell Park Cellars

Liquor Boss Fyshwick

DENILIQUIN

STANWELL PARK

FYSHWICK

Garran Friendly Grocer

Sids Bottleshop

Strathfield Cellars

GARRAN

DUBBO

STRATHFIELD

Gowrie Friendly Grocer

SYLVANIA

Sylvania Cellars

GRIFFITH

Griffith Shop-Rite

Dulwich Hill Local Liquor Super Store

Surry Hills Fine Wines

GOWRIE

DULWICH HILL

SURRY HILLS TAMWORTH

Longyard Hotel

HOLDER

Foodworks Holder

TENTERFIELD

Telegraph Hotel

HOLT

Holt IGA

THE ROCK

Foodworks Rockmart

HUGHES

Hughes Friendly Grocer

THIRLMERE

Local Liquor Thirlmere

KALEEN

Kaleen Supaexpress

THIRROUL

Ryan's Hotel

KAMBAH

Kambah Inn

THIRROUL

The Beaches Hotel

KAMBAH

Local Liquor Kambah (Drakeford)

TUCABIA

Tucabia Village Store

Empire Hotel Goulburn

TUMBARUMBA

Foodworks Tumbarumba

Granville Cellars

TUROSS HEAD

Tuross Cellars

GUILFORD

Guildford Cellars (Bains Liquor)

TWEED HEADS

Local Liquor Panorama Tweed Heads

AINSLIE

Ainslie Cellars

BANKS

Local Liquor Banks IGA

BELCONNEN

Lighthouse Bar & Restaurant

BONYTHON

ENMORE

Enmore Fine Wines

EROWAL BAY

Erowal Bay Liquor Store

GLEBE

Kauri Foreshore Hotel

GLEN INNES

Club Hotel

GLENFIELD

Glenfield Cellars

GOOGONG

Cannons Liquor & Co Googong

GOULBURN

KAMBAH

Local Liquor Kambah IGA

KINGSTON

Kingston Supabarn

LYNEHAM

Local Liquor Lyneham

LYONS

Lyons Friendly Grocer

GUNDAGAI

Foodworks Gundagai

TWEED HEADS

The Bay Boozatorium

MAWSON

Local Liquor Mawson (The Flow Bottleshop)

HALLIDAYS POINT

Foodworks Hallidays Point

ULTIMO

Liquor and Wattle

HARDEN

Local Liquor Harden IGA

URALLA

TJ's Cellars

HEBERSHAM

Liquor Loft Hebersham

URUNGA

Urunga Cellars

HELENSBURGH

Centennial Heritage Cellars

WAGGA WAGGA

Riverina Co-Op

WALGETT

Gateway Hotel

HILL TOP

Hill Top Villiage Store

WAVERTON

Waverton Fine Wines

HORSLEY

Horsley Village Cellars

WELLINGTON

Quains Liquor

ISLINGTON

Islington Cellars

WEST GOSFORD

Oldfield Cellars

JUNCTION HILL

Blue Goose Hotel

WEST HOXTON

West Hoxton Liquor

KANGAROO VALLEY

Friendly Inn Kangaroo Valley

WESTMEAD

Westmead Liquor Shoppe

WILLMOT

Friendly Grocer Willmot

KARABAR

Liquor Boss Karabar

WOOLGOOLGA

KEMPSEY

Southside Cellars

Woolgoolga Beach Bottleshop

KILLCARE

Killcare Cellars

WOY WOY

The Old Pub Hotel

KINGSDENE

Kingsdene Cellars

YARRAWARRAH

IGA Yarrawarrah

LAKE HEIGHTS

Lake Heights Cellars & Deli

LAURIETON

Laurieton Cellars

QLD

MACKSVILLE

Foodworks Nambucca River Co-Op

MELBA

Melba IGA X-Press

MONASH

Monash SparSupermarket

NARRABUNDAH

Narrabundah Friendly Grocer

NGUNNAWAL

Ngunnawal Platypus IGA

NICHOLLS

Liquor Boss Nicholls

O'CONNOR

O'Connor IGA

OAKS ESTATE

Cellar Gold Wines

PALMERSTON

Palmerston IGA

RED HILL

Red Hill Supaexpress

RICHARDSON

Richardson Supaexpress

SWINGER HILL

Swinger Hill IGA X-Press

WARAMANGA

Waramanga IGA X-Press

WATSON

Liquor Boss Watson

YARRALUMLA

Yarralumla IGA

NSW

GRANVILLE

NERANG

Advancetown Bottle Shop

PEAK CROSSING

The Peak Pub

ADELONG

Foodworks Adelong

MOSMAN

Mosman Cellars

ARMIDALE

Armidale Liquor Company

MULLUMBIMBY

Court House Hotel

BANGOR

Bangor Friendly Grocer

MURRUMBATEMAN

VIC WODONGA

BANORA POINT

Tweed Heights Cellars

Local Liquor Murrumbateman

BARDWELL PARK

Bardwell Park Cellars

NABIAC

Nabiac General Store

BATHURST

Westpoint Cellars

NAMBUCCA

Nambucca Liquor Supply

BELLINGEN

Bellingen Providore

NAROOMA

Narooma Plaza Cellars

BEROWRA HEIGHTS

Berowra Village Tavern

NARROMINE

Narromine Hotel

BILAMBIL

Bilambil Cellars

NORTH CURL CURL

North Curl Curl Cellars

Bonnet Bay Supermarket & Liquor

NORTHBRIDGE

Northbridge Hotel

NYNGAN

Foodworks Nyngan

BONNET BAY

Federation Cellars

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