Oz alcohol sales soar – but few admit to drinking more
Australia might be in recession, but official alcohol sales are soaring and – but very few Australians admit to drinking more.
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Gasly finally gets to enjoy the Champagne
As Pierre Gasly recently celebrated his F1 victory in Monza – the first Frenchman to do so since 1996 – the Champagne cork was popping hard on the podium. But with which Champagne brand was Gasly celebrating?
Women most likely to drink more in COVID
Some Australians are drinking more alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially females in child caring roles and males who’ve lost jobs.
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We’re drinking more wine sans food
Consumers are increasingly drinking wine outside mealtimes, and the trend has gained momentum since the height of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to the latest data from a UK research firm.
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Drinking can raise chances of COVID-19
The WHO has recently produced a factsheet on alcohol consumption and COVID-19, which provides a sobering reminder not to drink too much.
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Fancy champagne for less than $50
No longer regarded as a drink for the elite, Aussies are splurging on Champagne as prices tumble and the Global Champagne Day coming up in October, what better time to raise a toast to the good stuff?
Bubbly binge sweeps Australia
Australians love their wine and are splurging on bubbly. Forget the red wine or VB , sparkling is the pick, with winemakers even offering ‘low-calorie’ bubbles as waistlines bulge around the nation.
Craft beer boom boosts some ASX companies
The consumption of craft beer grows in Australia and abroad, barley malt producer GrainCorp (ASX: GNC) has benefited from robust malt sales while some listed brewers have benefited from higher beer sales too.
Discovering the beauty of Pinot Noir
PINOT Noir is a lighter red wine perfect for drinking with food. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s time to get some Pinot Noir into your mouth and discover this elegant wine.
Wine in a can? Pour it please.
Wine being sold in a can is increasingly making an appearance on liquor shop shelves. While Australians prefer their wine in a glass, well-known brands are increasingly appearing in a can and a broad range of wines has seen big growth in canned wines available in Australia.
