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Issue 6 Winter 2011

Inside - 15 pages of specials

Australia’s oldest family vineyard

Southern Splendor - Pemberton

Cleanskin if you dare

Cocktais? Specials valid 4th to 17th July 2011

Voyager EstateGirt by Sea

$1799

AbsolutVodka

$3299

Bintangstubbies 24’s warm

$4499

carton 700ml per bottle

Standing out inthe Crowd

Liquor Barons Winter Catalogue

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Chairman’s MessageWe are now in the heart of winter, the cold is biting, so there is no better time to gather the family or friends around for a sumptuous meal and some of your favourite beverages. In this edition of BYO you’re sure to find something to bring you out of hibernation and at prices worth venturing down to your local Liquor Barons store.

Members have an extra special opportunity during July. Imagine sitting down to lunch at one of Perth’s premier restaurants, Beluga with 10 of your friends and two players from the West Coast Eagles. You will be the envy of all the footy fans across the state. Thanks to our friends at West Cape Howe this could be you. Just purchase any of their fabulous wines and you automatically go into the draw to win. Not a Barons Advantage Club member?... then there is no better time to join, its free!

Last but not least, some of you may remember our Liquor Barons Wine Expo way back when at the Sheraton Hotel. This August, Wednesday the 24th we present our new Winexpo at the Hyatt Regency Perth. Join us to experience some of the best wines available on the market today. All the details are on our website, tickets are limited so get in quick! Hope to see you there.Lou Spagnolo

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AT THE

Standing out inthe Crowd

Hyatt Regency PerthWednesday 24th August4pm to 9pm

Showcasing local, national and international wines of distinctionfor all details and ticket sales visit - www.liquorbarons.com.au

An Event not to be missed!

B A R O N S A D V A N T A G E C L U B

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Win a sumptuous lunch for you and ten friends with two West Coast Eagles players, at Beluga in the exclusive Claremont Quarter on August 21st. Thanks to West Cape Howe Wines and Liquor Barons, Advantage Club members just need to purchase any West Cape Howe product and you’ll go into the draw to win this ‘money can’t buy’ prize for you and your mates.

For more information, including Terms and Conditions,visit our websitewww.liquorbarons.com.au

West Coast Eagles Luncheon...priceless!Take advantage and join today it’s freeVisit your local store or go online towww.liquorbarons.com.au

Win Lunchfor you and ten friends with two West Coast Eaglesplayers, at Beluga.

Night HarvestMargaret River Wines

$1299per bottle

St HallettGamekeeper’s Wines

$1299per bottle

Forester EstateLifestyle Range Wines

$1499per bottle

Members purchase Night Harvest wines to automatically go into the draw to win a 3ltr Jeroboam.

Members purchase Forester Estate wines to automatically go into the draw to win a 3ltr Jeroboam.

Members purchase St Hallett wines to automatically go into the draw to win a 30 bottle Vintec wine cabinet with6 bottles of St HallettOld Block Shiraz inside.

Become a Barons Advantage Club Member& Win

A range of full-flavoured and interestingly textured wines from the Barossa.

A range of appealing wines that truly reflects the best of the varietal traits of Margaret River.

Wines that showcase the distinct regional characters of northern Margaret River fruit from well-established vineyards.


regional destination

The stunning Pemberton region in southern Western Australia is known for its forests of towering Karri pine trees and clean and green scenery.

Around 85 per cent of the region is under natural vegetation. Since the first grape varieties were planted in 1977, as recommended by John Gladstones who saw its potential, the region has also steadily earned a reputation for its premium quality wines. Pemberton has a cool maritime climate, influenced by its proximity to the Great Southern and Indian Oceans. The majority of vineyards in Pemberton are at an

elevation of between 100m to 300m above sea level which sets it apart from other West Australian viticultural areas and provides unique grape-growing conditions.

Pemberton enjoys similar weather conditions to the Burgundy region in France, world-renowned for its ability to produce fine chardonnay and pinot noir, and that is reflected in the quality of Pemberton wines, especially chardonnay – the most widely planted grape in the region and capable of delivering generous full flavours. Scared Pemberton doesn’t offer a varied choice of varietals? Not to worry, pinot noir is also being experimented with and merlot has consistently proven its suitability to Pemberton. Also, sauvignon blanc and cabernet sauvignon have pride and place with the winemakers of Pemberton and have thrived in Western Australia’s coolest wine region. As for what concerns quality, you can be reassured by the fact that

most of the wineries here are family-owned with a commitment to quality and excellence. Producers such as Fonty’s Pool, Piccardy, Salitage, Silkwood Wines and Bellarmine Wines have all enjoyed a strong following of their wine styles.

And what is the reward for visitors to Pemberton? Well, magnificent scenery and a crazy number of nature-inspired activities including scenic walks, canoeing, fishing and beautiful wildflowers in Gloucester National Park. A thriving arts and crafts community and handmade specialties are also on offer for visitors, with various boutiques and galleries showcasing local wares. And of course, it wouldn’t be a true wine and tourist region without some delicious local produce to devour – with marron and trout being the local (mouthwatering) heroes. Ask your local Liquor Barons store about their range of Pemberton wines in stock this winter!

Pemberton

Southern Splendor


PlantagenetOmrah Cab Merlot

$1499per bottle

ChurchviewMargaret River Cab Merlot

$1499per bottle

McHenry HohnenSem Sauv Blanc

$1799per bottle

Fruit-driven quaffer from Plantagenet Wines, albeit with some vanilla oak. Fleshy with sandy tannins.

Classic red blend with all the goodies from this relatively new Margaret River winery.

Vibrant fresh, lemony grassy young white from these very gifted Margaret River winemakers.

Pemberton Something deliciouswe’ll never tell!

AmberleyKiss & Tell Wines

2 for $22twin buy

Purchase 2 bottles of Amberley Kiss & Tell wines and

receive a 6 bottle wine rack.

OtherSouth West Beauties

Swings & RoundaboutsChenin Blanc

$1299per bottle

A fresh, creative, consistent, value-for-money wine from northern Margaret River.

Winebarons stores only


VinaceousSnake Charmer Shiraz

$1899per bottle

“Laughter is the sun that drives winterfrom the human face”

Victor Hugo

ShirazWinterWarmers

SNAKE CHARMERdemonstrates all the qualities that

we look for in classic Australian

Shiraz. Dense brooding blood red appearance

gives hope. Ripe fragrant heady nose

full of dark plums and chocolate

cherry builds the expectation.

The wine has all theshow-stopping

body, flavour and ripe tannin to

suggest that we could be enjoying

its performance for several years.

Dorper Lamb Bonus


Jacob’s CreekReserve Wines

$1299per bottle

St HallettFaith Shiraz

$1799per bottle

PirathonBy Kalleske

$1999per bottle

PepperjackBarossa Shiraz

$1999per bottle

VinaceousSnake Charmer Shiraz

Premium quality wines with intense varietal expression, great flavour and classic structure from the acclaimed wine regions of SA.

Accessible fruit-driven wines of the Barossa made for immediate enjoyment.

Pirathon celebrates and showcases the pinnacle north-western Barossa region with complex and distinguished wine.

Buy 6 bottles and receive a bonus easy carve leg of Dorper Lamb

FerngroveFrankland River Wines

$1499per bottle

A rich velvety style of red wine that is a tribute to the Barossa’s rich heritage.

TaylorsJaraman Wines

$2499per bottle

Single varietal wines made from exceptional parcels of fruit from two iconic wine regions.

ShirazMembers purchase St Hallett wines to automatically go into the draw to win a 30 bottle Vintec wine cabinet with 6 bottles of St Hallett Old Block shiraz inside.



winemaker profile

The wines of Yalumba are synonymous with quality. Yalumba is Australia’s oldest family-owned winery, established in 1849 by Samuel Smith – an English brewer. When it comes to what’s in the bottle, it’s no surprise then that with five generations of family heritage to preserve, the wines continue to deliver to their loyal customers, at every price point. From the popular Y series to the Handpicked series, there is something for everyone within the Yalumba range, whether you’re a novice or seasoned wine lover. All made under the watchful eye and skillful hands of chief winemaker Louisa Rose, and a team of talented senior winemakers, Yalumba wines reflect the pioneering spirit of the Yalumba family. The group continue to experiment with new grape varietals, grape-growing techniques, biodynamic practices in the vineyard – as well as pay homage to its past in protecting precious viticultural assets through the development of the ‘Old Vine Charter’. And more importantly, with no shareholders to answer to, the focus for Yalumba, really is on the wine.

Today, the winery is still owned by the family, headed up by fifth-generation family member, Robert-Hill Smith, under whom the winery has grown from strength to strength. Robert became the managing director of Yalumba in 1985 and during his time at the helm, Yalumba has cemented itself as one of the country’s most progressive and consistent producers of quality Australian wines. In particular, Robert has taken the company’s environmental commitments to an admirable level, winning numerous worldwide accolades for its dedication to the preservation of the environment, and its implementation of its ‘Commitment to Sustainable Winemaking Programme’. The company proudly affiliates with suppliers who also make serious efforts to reduce their carbon footprint, preferentially working with companies who are of a like-minded philosophy.

Each of the premium Yalumba releases tell their own story and are a piece of ongoing history. The well-known Signature Series first began in 1962 and it brings together

the best of what the vintage has to offer, as well as pay homage to the people of Yalumba who have contributed significantly to the company over the years. As such, each Signature Series wine, which is a cabernet and shiraz blend of Barossa fruit, is released with a different ‘signatory’. The first release in 1962 was named in honour of Samuel Smith. The current release of The Signature, the 2006 vintage, is named after long-serving staff members Ralph Dunning and Kevin Renshaw and its hand-picked fruit and careful attention to detail by winemaker Kevin Glastonbury has ensured a wine with powerful tannins, ripe fruit and considerable ageing potential of 10 years or more. Another iconic wine introduced into the Yalumba stable in 1987 is ‘The Menzies’ – named after former Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies who was a red wine afficianado. The Menzies wines are crafted from cabernet sauvignon grapes from the company’s Coonawarra vineyards – a region famed for its unique red soil and world-renowned ability to produce classic cabernet sauvignon.

Australia’s oldest familyowned winery


The current release of The Menzies is the 2007, with chocolate and dark berry flavours and soft, silky tannins from two years ageing in French oak. Further growing its iconic wine status in 1990, Yalumba introduced The Octavius in 1990 from parcels of Barossa Valley fruit, aged in American and French oak ‘octave’ barrels with the capacity to hold just 100 litres – the only red wine in the world believed to be aged in such small capacity barrels. With Yalumba having their own cooperage (barrel making facility) on site, the barrels can be seasoned some three to five years before they come in contact with the wine, ensuring the oak does not overpower or dominate the premium wine. Only a select handful of wineries around the world can lay claim to having their own cooperage, but Yalumba is proud to do so and continue on the age-old craft of barrel making. The current Octavius release is the Barossa Old Vine Shiraz 2006 aged in all American 100 litre oak barrels. Yalumba The Reserve wines is made only in outstanding vintages and is made of a blend of the finest 20 red wine barrels from Yalumba’s cellars. The current release is the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz with opulent mocha flavours.

Catering to all price points and always offering great quality, Yalumba Wines represent those exemplary and iconic Australian wine styles wine lovers just love.

YalumbaThe Menzies 2007

$4699each for 2 or more

YalumbaThe Signature 2007

$4699

NepentheAltitude Sauv Blanc

$1799per bottle

RedgateBin 588 Cabernet

$1499per bottle

Brown BrothersVarietal Range

$1499per bottle

“The Menzies” is classic Coonawarra, and is characterised by cassis and chocolate flavours across the nose and palate.

Ripe, full bodied fruit flavours combine with powerful tannins to create a classic Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz blend.

Inviting, elegant wine crafted to reflect the varietal nuances of the Adelaide Hills region.

Blackberry and mulberry fruit, chocolate, soft oak and silky tannins. This Margaret River cabernet has the lot.

An amazing array of varietal wines nurtured and produced by this popular family-owned Victorian winery.

each for 2 or more




wine focus

Cleanskinif you dare

Clea

nski

ns The word ‘cleanskin’ is enough to conjure up an image of all the dollars that you – the customer – are going to save. People are often more interested in the word ‘cleanskin’ rather than the word ‘quality’ – you might get lucky though.

Maybe you’re not looking for a special bottle to proudly present at a dinner party and for the guests to say: “Wow, I love that wine”, but more likely it’s about value for money; or at least the perception of it. But, do cleanskins always give you what you want?

Borne out of oversupply and falling prices, cleanskins are the wineries’ reaction to the situation: “The tanks are full, where are we going to put the next vintage?” The boss then realises that sales of their branded wine are slow. It is like a country: printing more and more money just devalues the currency. Similarly with wine, oversupply results in wineries offering discounts that eventually devalue their brand. So the boss makes a decision. Make the next vintage and sell it off as cleanskins, or just sell off the wine already in the tank as cleanskins. It might be a great wine that has seen some winemaking love, but the most important word in that sentence is ‘might’.

So does the customer always get what they want? The answer – more often than not – is no. Cleanskins do not have to offer quality; there is no damage to a brand if the wine is not good. However, how do you feel when you drink a below average wine? Saving $3 is not always a good decision to make. The information you have to go on is minimal. You might get a region and a tasting note, if you’re lucky, ‘Barossa Shiraz from an unnamed award winning winery’, or ‘crisp dry Margaret River white blend’. Is it any good? Who knows, it is potluck. So what should you do? As an wine writer I always tell people the same thing; “Find a good wine store and find the wine fanatic in that store; the person fiddling with the bottles on the shop floor, reading the back labels and raving on about the wine they had last night”. Ask them what they would drink; they are unlikely to say ‘cleanskins’.

AlkoomiWhite Label Wines

3 for $33triple buy


McWilliamsHanwood Wines

$799per bottle

GiesenNZ Sauv Blanc

2 for $28twin buy

The HandshakeSSB & Cab Merlot

3 for $30triple buy

Ninth IslandPinot Noir

$1799per bottle

Veuve MoisansBlanc de Blanc

$1499per bottle

The heart and soul of the McWilliam’s brand from a diverse range of premium vineyards throughout Australia.

A label that delivers remarkably popular, refreshing, consistent and quality drinkable wine.

Quality wines from Margaret River at an exceptional price, be sure to stock up.

Fresh, vibrant early drinking style wines that capture the distinctive cool-climate flavours and nature of Tasmania.

From the Loire Valley in France, this stylish dry sparkling wine is made from only local white varieties. Refreshingly different.

Purchase 3 bottles of Alkoomi White

label wines and receive a 250ml

Alkoomi Olive Oil

Alkoomi is renowned as a consistent producer of

elegent, flavoursome wines of the highest standard



James Boag’s Lightstubbies 24’s

$3299warm

Phoenix Beerstubbies 24’s

$3799warm

Miller DraftMiller Chill

Peroni LeggeraGrolsch

stubbies 6 packs

$3999

James Boag’s Premstubbies 24’s

$4299warm

James Squire Beersstubbies 24’s

$4999warm

Beer is one of the world’s oldest prepared beverages, possibly dating back to the early Neolithic or 9500 BC, when cereal was first farmed, and is recorded in the written history of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.Archaeologists speculate that beer was instrumental in the formation of civilisations.

beer

Boag’s Draughtstubbies 24’s

$3899warm

ctn

4 x 6 packs

any 4 six packs


Cooper’sBest Extra Stout

$1799stubbies 6 pack

GraciPremium Cider330ml stubbies

$16996 pack

Crown Lagerstubbies 24’s

$4499warm

Cascade Premstubbies 24’s

$4499warm

Asahistubbies 24’s

$5299warm

ctn

Matilda Bay Beersstubbies 24’s

$4999warm

ctn

Little CreaturesPale & Bight Ale

2 for $10pints

Bulmers500ml bottles

$3999original or pear

ctn

WoodstockBourbon & Cola

440ml cans2 for $28

2 x 4 packs

$47.99 ctn

Cocktails?


spirits

Impress your significant other, neighbours and friends with a properly mixed Martini, a sumptuous Honey Liqueur cocktail or a rejuvenating Bloody Mary to get the day going in precisely the right direction.

These drinks are easy to make, but equally easy to get wrong, so here are a few simple tips to help you become the next budding mixologist.

The first step is preparation. Set up the glasses and line up your bottles – it’s easy to get lost and skip ingredients (or worse, add some unwanted ones). Have access to plenty of ice; big chucky cubes or crushed ice – depending on the drink - nearly all cocktails require cooling at some stage of the process.

Go the extra mile and don’t forget the garnish; you’ve made the effort to mix a beautiful cocktail, the garnish will make it that much more memorable.

Finally, know what you’re drinking and how much alcohol it contains; measure everything.

Bloody MaryGlass:Tumbler / RocksGarnish: Celery stickMethod: Add Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, soy, wine,

salt and pepper. Add vodka, and then pour in tomato juice. Stir or tip from glass to glass – do not shake. Pour over ice. Squeeze lemon into finished drink and add a touch of pepper to finish off. Stir with a stick of celery.

Ingredients:2-3 drops of Tabasco 4-5 drops of Worcestershire sauce Small dash of Soy Sauce (Optional) Dash of red wine Pinch of salt Three turns of pepper Squeeze of lemon juice 45ml of vodka Tomato juice

Martini (with a twist)Glass: MartiniGarnish: Lemon twistMethod: Cool martini glass (either by putting ice into it or

leaving it in the freezer). Add vodka and martini dry together, put as much ice as possible into the glass and stir 22 times. Strain into martini glass. Cut a strip of lemon and squeeze its oils over the drink and then rub the lemon strip around the edge of the glass and drop it into the drink to serve.

Ingredients: Half a teaspoon of martini dry.75ml of quality vodka

Honey Liquor CocktailGlass: Tumbler / RocksGarnish: Orange rind twistMethod: Stir and pour over iceIngredients:30ml Wild Turkey Bourbon30ml American Honey30ml CampariDash of Whisky bittersSugar Cubes Dissolved


Depthyourmouthcan see

TanquerayGin

$3999700ml

MidoriLiqueurs

$2499500ml

BundabergFive White Rum

$3299700ml

Sierra SilverTequila

$3999700ml

Bombay SapphireGin

$4299700ml

Hendrick’sGin

$5999700ml

Espolon BlancoTequila

$3999700ml

Gin is a popular base spirit for many classic mixed drinks, including the martini. Secretly produced “bathtub gin” was commonly available in the speakeasies and “blind pigs” of Prohibition-era America due to the relative simplicity of the production method. Gin remained popular as the basis of many cocktails after the repeal of Prohibition.

VokPremix Cocktails

$19992 litre

Your Local Stores

Specials 4th July to 17th July 2011. Whi le stocks last. Pictures for i l lustrat ion purposes only. Pr ices may vary in country areas due to freight.BYO Magazine is published by Liquor Barons Co-Op Ltd. Suite 16, 350 Cambridge St, Wembley WA 6014. P: 08 9287 2222

Liquor Barons Applecross 916 Canning Highway P: 08 9316 3143

Liquor Barons Armadale 142 Jull Street P: 08 9399 3441

Liquor Barons Attadale 88 Moreing Road P: 08 9317 1122

Liquor Barons Ballajura Ballajura Shopping Ctr P: 08 9249 5522

Liquor Barons Bayswater 397 Guildford Rd P: 08 9272 2002

Liquor Barons Beechboro Shop 1 499 Beechboro Rd P: 08 9378 9179

Liquor Barons Brentwood 72 Cranford Avenue P: 08 9364 8711

Liquor Barons Busselton Cnr Duchess & Queen Street P: 08 9754 8606

Liquor Barons Carlisle 88 Bishopgate Street P: 08 9361 1335

Liquor Barons Claremont 12 Ashton Avenue P: 08 9384 6458

Liquor Barons Connolly Country Club Boulevard P: 08 9300 1400

Liquor Barons Dalkeith 133 Waratah Ave P: 08 9386 8749

Liquor Barons Falcon Shop 3 Falcon Grove Shopping Ctr P: 08 9534 4500

Liquor Barons Greenwood Shop 1, 2 Greenwood Village P: 08 9447 6413

Liquor Barons Herdsman Shop 5 - 1 Flynn Street P: 08 9387 4222

Liquor Barons Hillarys Shop 17b 110 Flinders Ave P: 08 9401 2999

Liquor Barons Kenwick Cnr Kenwick Road & Belmont Rd P: 08 9459 1846

Liquor Barons Lesmurdie Shop 5 Lesmurdie Village P: 08 9291 6194

Liquor Barons Lynwood Lynwood Village Shopping Ctr P: 08 9458 5938

Liquor Barons Marmion Shop 16, 19 Sheppard Way P: 08 9447 6744

Liquor Barons Melville 348 Marmion Street P: 08 9330 1168

Liquor Barons Mt Hawthorn 27 Green Street P: 08 9444 2097

Liquor Barons Mt Lawley 654 Beaufort Street P: 08 9271 0886

Liquor Barons Nedlands Shop 27, 88 Broadway P: 08 9386 6093

Liquor Barons Northam 117 Fitzgerald Street P: 08 9622 1120

Liquor Barons Ocean Reef Shop 5 Marina Boulevard P: 08 9307 6487

Liquor Barons Perth City 847 Wellington St West Perth P: 08 9321 7423

Liquor Barons South Perth 23 Mends Street P: 08 9367 1001

Liquor Barons Swanbourne 103 Claremont Crescent P: 08 9384 2111

Liquor Barons Wembley Downs Shop 1, 11 Bournemouth Crescent P: 08 9245 2484

Liquor Barons Wokalup 67 South Western Highway P: 08 9729 3088

Liquor Barons Yanchep 4 Village Road P: 08 9561 2777

Glen GrantMajor’s Reserve Scotch

700ml bottles

Wild TurkeyBourbon

any 2 for $75Glenfiddich

12YO Scotch Whisky

$4999700ml

Buffalo TraceBourbon

$4999700ml

Sailor JerrySpiced Rum

$3799700ml

American HoneyLiqueur

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