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MUST BUY: BIKE WINE HOLDER BIRICHINO BICYCLES HAS DEVELOPED A NEW ACCESSORY FOR WINE LOVERS. THAT’S RIGHT, YOU CAN NOW CYCLE FROM A TO B WITH A BOTTLE OF WINE ATTACHED TO YOUR BIKE USING A LEATHER WINE HOLDER. THE COMPANY ALSO SELLS A RANGE OF OTHER ACCESSORIES, INCLUDING TWO DIFFERENT SIZED WOODEN CARRIER CRATES. CHECK THEM OUT AT BIRICHINOBICYCLES.COM.AU
Coravin has released two new wine systems. Model One allows wine lovers to pour wine without removing the cork, so they can taste a bottle before committing to it. Model Two is slightly more expensive but has an improved streamlined and modern design. Either way, we definitely recommend you give these products a try as they keep the wine fresher for longer. Head to page 93 for details on the RRP.
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VISIT: LONG CHIM MELBOURNE MUST TRY: THE SHOWER BEER Most of us have been drinking beers in the shower for years; it’s the most efficient way to get ready. Snask and Pangpang Brewery in Sweden however, have upped the ante with a Shower Beer that doubles as a conditioner. That’s right, you can actually drink this double strength beer while you wash your hair with it!
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David Thompson has brought Thai food to Crown Street in Melbourne with the opening of Long Chim. The restaurant seats 160 people, and the must try dishes include anything with noodles and the soft-shell crab with chilli, black pepper and coriander. On the drinks list is also a number of hand crafted cocktails, popular beers and a long list of wines. Check-out the menus at crownmelbourne.com.au
NEW: THE ITALIAN RANGE Bird in Hand Winery has collaborated with Fashion Designer Dion Lee to develop The Italian Range. The collection is made up of the Arneis, Pinot Grigio, Montepulciano, Pino Nero, Rosé and Nero D’Avola varieties, and will be promoted by Bird in Hand Ambassador, Silvia Colloca. To make the bottles, Lee explored the concept of negative space, integrating the colour of the wine into the design. For more details on Bird in Hand head to exploredrinks.com