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Fresh start New arrivals
Taylor Made has introduced two new red wines to its range with the launch of Wild Ferment Pinot Noir 2017 and BDX 2015. The Pinot Noir is delicate in body, but generous in flavour, with bursts of fresh cherry, red apple skin and rhubarb. The wine is fermented using wild indigenous yeast and matured in high-quality French oak. The BDX is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, the wine features bold dark fruit characters of blackcurrant and dark cherry combined with dark chocolate and hints of charry oak. taylormadewines.com.au
Victoria’s iconic Billson’s Brewery has begun a new era with the launch of its first new product in over 100 years: Pure Alpine spring water. The first product chosen by the new Billson’s team pays homage to the heart of the entire operation, which is a sevenmetre-deep well. The 100-per-cent recyclable aluminium cans are inspired by the design of an original Billson’s soda water bottle circa 1880. The water is available in Natural Still or Lightly Sparkling. billsons.com.au
Authentic made easy
Perth-based spice and curry producer Turban Chopsticks has launched its first foodservice range, enabling restaurants and cafés to create authentic Asian and Indian meals with ease. The locally made range includes 2.3kg curry pastes in Thai green, Thai red, butter chicken and satay peanut flavours, as well as 2kg packs of savoury bites which include onion bhaji, chickpea koftas, lentil fritters and Bombay burgers. Catering to the growing numbers of dietary requirements, the products are vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, diabetic-friendly and contain no MSG or preservatives. turbanchopsticks.com.au
Jim Beam Apple
Bottled at 30 percent ABV, the new Jim Beam Apple contains apple liqueur blended with Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The result is a juicy, fresh green apple taste with a balance of tart and sweet, subtle oak undertones, and a lingering apple finish with a touch of oak. Jim Beam Apple has a fresh crisp green apple aroma with a golden honey colour. It can be served with club soda as a Jim Beam Apple Highball or on the rocks. beamsuntory.com 40 Hospitality September 2018
Mixing it up
Adding to its range of premium mixers, StrangeLove has launched three new flavours. Dry Ginger Ale is made with applewood-smoked water and burnt sugar to give a deep caramel body and smooth mouthfeel. Fancy Lemonade is made using pulpy Australian lemon juice, while Salted White Grapefruit features premium Murray River pink salt flakes to helps amplify the tart, sour grapefruit notes. The new drinks aim to fill a gap in the market by creating a sophisticated mixer for dark spirits, vodka and tequila. strangelove.com.au
