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Monday 10am - 8pm Tuesday 10am - 8pm Wednesday 10am - 8pm Thursday 10am - 8pm Friday 10am - 8pm Saturday 10am - 8pm Sunday 10am - 8pm

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Manning Street Cellars, 3/160 Manning Street, Kiama (2025)

13/12/2024

NEWBIES & GOODIES

Fresh faces and old friends just in time for Christmas!

Check out the range instore or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

10/12/2024

WCIPA

Traditionally known for their hoppy characteristics, West Coast IPA (WCIPA) are big, bold and have
really cemented their place in the craft beer scene.

Unlike the sister style NEIPA, which are known for their citrus and tropical notes, the characteristics
of a WCIPA are a prominent hop aroma, high bitterness, and citrus and piney notes and flavors. The colour normally still retains the pale colour of an IPA.

The preferred hops (either whole-cone or pellet) used for this brew are Centennial, Cascade, Mosaic,
Amarillo, Chinook, Simcoe, Strata and even Citra. Others have the possibility of adding spicy and
wooded notes that clash with the resin and piney aromas desired.

During the brewing process the fermentation often contains higher amounts of hops in the boil
kettle (leading to the higher bitterness and mid-palate hop flavour. Another way to attain the
distinctive hop notes for the style is by the brewer adding hops to the beer post fermentation.
Whilst this does impart a little more bitterness, it mainly impacts the hop characteristics in the brew.

have a great WCIPA which you can grab for $7 or $26 for a 4pk, instore or
online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

02/12/2024

WATERMELON & LAVENDER

have your balmy Monday night sorted with the latest release in their Hard Seltzer range.

Refreshing and crisp with the watermelon, this drop is then rounded out with smooth and floral lavender notes.

Grab yours for $14 or 2 for $25 instore or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

28/11/2024

CHERRY BRANDY

(Scarily) Christmas is now less than a month away so it’s time to start thinking of what to drink on the day! Cocktails are always a fun way to sip the day away and .cocktails Cherry Brandy liqueur is just what you needs.

It’s a rich, full bodied liqueur made from dark, ripe red cherries flavours and spiced with cinnamon and cloves. Essentially it’s Christmas in a glass! Perfect for a Singapore Sling, Cherry sour or simply over ice with a splash of soda.

Grab some at $28 or 2 for $78 in-store or at our online shop
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27/11/2024

NOMADS GARDEN

This vintage for was especially hard as it was a constant battle fighting disease throughout the growing season, with the wet and humid start to the season. They were fortunate enough to steer clear and this resulted in fruit that had a fresh and vibrant acidity.

The grapes were grown in their Bungamero Vineyard in the Alpine Valley. Harvest occurred in March and were handpicked and sorted at the vineyard. The grapes were then chilled overnight at the winery before being pressed into stainless steel. The cuvee from the first press was kept separate from the rest of the press. This juice was chilled and then racked clean whist the pressing were put to seasoned oak for fermentation and maturation on gross lees to reduce phenolics. Wild yeast was used to assist in elements of the fermentation. After fermentation the wine was removed from the less and bottling then occurred in October.

Grab yours for $25 for 2 for $48 insotre or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

26/11/2024

PRE-FERMENTATION MACERATION

Also known as cold soaking, Pre-Fermentation Maceration is a process used for gentling, extracting colour, aroma and softening tannins in a wine.

Depending on the desired style the winemaker wants to make as well as varietals used, the grapes are soaked at lower temperatures prior to fermentation beginning for anywhere from a few hours to several days.This technique is commonly used for red wines, especially those made from thick-skinned grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

So what determines the use of this technique? Certain grape varieties have more tannins and color compounds in their skins, making them well-suited. Second, the winemaker’s desired wine style plays a part with depth of color, flavour intensity and/or tannin structure; pre-fermentation maceration can help achieve them. Lastly, the quality of the grapes also matters as grapes with good phenolic maturity, (have developed tannins and flavors), are more suitable for pre-fermentation maceration.

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25/11/2024

PALOMA

The latest release from is their Paloma mix and is exactly what is sunny weather is calling for.

Ruby Grapefruit Juice, Agave Nectar, Lime Juice and Murray Sea Salt Flakes are all you will find in the blend, each bottle can make 8 Paloma Margaritas just like you’d order at the bar.

So to be your own mixologist, grab yours for $14 or 2 for $25 instore or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

21/11/2024

ARCHIBALD

Named after explorer and founder of the region in 1823, Archibald Bell, Cloudy apple cider has a definite complexity to it with a lovely round apple flavour up front and a dry finish.

Grab yours for $6 or $20 for a 4pk instore or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

20/11/2024

GRAIZERS

Grown on their historic 13000ha Cranbrook farm, which has been a consistent grazing property since 1840, Graizer’s Pinot Noir solidifies that Estate is at the forefront of Tassie winemaking.

The Pinot Noir grapes were harvested in April 2021 after a season of long sunny days and low rainfall which allowed for prime fruit development. After harvesting the grapes were crushed into open top fermenters including the use of 25% whole bunch. These were then cold soaked for 3 days prior to the addition of yeast. After the fermentation process, the wine was pressed before being aged in French barriques (20% new) for 8 months. The wine was bottled in March 2022.

Red fruit aromas of cherry and raspberry are complimented with vanilla and spice notes. Medium in body with firm tannin on the palate and a long finish. Can cellar for 5-8 years.

At $60 per bottle or 2 for $118, grab yours instore or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

19/11/2024

IBU

There are so many acronyms in the beer world that sometimes its hard to keep track, but if there is one you should try and remember it is IBU.

Inside the core of hops is a tiny yellow pod called luplin. It’s packed with resins and essential oils that are central to aroma, flavor, and bitterness in beer. The International Bitterness Units (IBU) is the number that reflects a beer’s bitterness which is derived from the bitter acids the lupulin supplies.

So how exactly can a brewer tell what IBU their brew is? To find its IBU number, the beer is extracted with an organic solvent, creating a solution that’s then exposed to ultraviolet light. The more UV light a solution absorbs, the more bitterness is present and the higher the IBU.

The scale starts at zero and goes up to 100 units. Wheat beers sit anywhere between 10-25 IBU, while some Stouts can pack more of a punch around the 60 IBU mark. The heaviest hitter is a style called Barleywines which can hit a whopping 65–100 IBU.

So if bitter is your thing, try our range of craft beers instore or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

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15/11/2024

NEWBIES & GOODIES

It’s Friday so that means new drops and returning favorites are hitting the shelves.

Grab yours now in store or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

13/11/2024

PIRIE NV

With Christmas edging closer it’s important to lock down the right bubbles for the day, and are here to tick that off your list

The sparkling is made of an almost even split of Chardonnay (55%) and Pinot Noir (45%) from grapes grown in their Tamar Valley vineyard. Free run juice and lightly pressed the grapes are oxidatively handled. The first fermentation is in rank and cool temperatures before being blended with some earlier vintages aged in French Oak. The wine has undergone the traditional method with the triage and second fermentation and bottle. Prior to disgorging the wine is left of lees for two years.

Full of crisp apple and citrus notes are balanced by bread and biscuits aromas with a vibrant acidity, full mouthfeel and a slaty, mineral persisting finish.

Try some just in case in time for Christmas at $40 or 2 for $78. in-store or on our online shop
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12/11/2024

OVERPROOF RUM

Normally spirits will have an ABV (alcohol by volume) or ‘proof’ amount of about 40% (or 80 proof) however, when Overproof is on the label, this percentage is higher.

Commonly seen in rum distilling, the spirit normally starts at about 50% ABV with most not exceeding 75% ABV. Normally Overproof Rum will sit around the 57% ABV mark. It has also been referred to as Navy strength because of the longstanding history between the Navy and Rum.

In 1731, the Royal English Navy adopted Rum as its beverage of choice on board ship, with allocated amounts of the high strength spirit implemented as part of the daily rations..As the Navy moved more into the Caribbean and control of Jamaica, it became apparent how fickle beer and wine were to store, and that rum was most reliable spirit of choice. Its during this time that the Overproof became so apparent as if the gunpowder on board got wet, it would cause a misfire that was detrimental during these turbulent times. So by ensuring that the rum was overproof, it ensured that even if the gunpowder did get wet, there was enough alcohol to ensure that it would still ignite. They tested this by mixing a small amount of Rum and gunpowder to see if it would ignite and burn with a flame. If it did, then this was ‘proof’ of alcohol. Going off with a bang meant it was deemed ‘overproof’.

To try some for yourself, why not give Overproof and Cola cans a go for $9 or a 6pk for $44 instore or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

11/11/2024

HONEY & COLA

Sweet honey and cola blended with smooth bourbon. Packed with honey, caramel and orange notes, what more can you want from a Monday premix?!

Grab one for $8 or $28 for a $4pk instore or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

10/11/2024

PATRON

Founded by Martin Crowley and John Paul DeJoria, it’d be hard to find someone who doesn’t know or has at least heard of

Crowley was a down-on-his-luck entrepreneur and DeJoria had just had his fortune from hair care products when they two joined forces in the late 1980’s with Fransisco Alcaraz. As the Master Distiller, he helped catapult the pair and then went on to oversee the tequilas production for the next 30 years.

Their name was not trademarked for quite some time after the distilleries conception. Riserva de Patron was another distillery and Patron needed to pay royalties to them for quite some years in order to use the name.

There had been some debate in the spirits world about the copyright of their distinctive bottle with Don Julio and Patron, however the Mexico Institute of Industry in Mexico City granted the rights for them to use the bottle globally as well as in Mexico. The distillery was moved to Hacienda in 2002, and has continued to produce tequila here ever since.

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09/11/2024

INVITATION 15yr

is one of Canada’s top-selling whisky makers, and has been distilling as far back as 1858.

The Invitation Series is their way of celebrating the vintage by aging them further prior to release. Canadian Club Invitation Series Issue No. 1 – 15-Year-Old Sherry Cask was made using corn, rye, rye malt and barley malt. From here it is matured it for a further 3 years in Oloroso sherry casks for a final maturation.

With rich, warming aromas of toffee, spice are complimented by subtle sweetness and mellow wood on the palate. Sip neat or over ice.

Grab one for $110 in-store or on our online shop
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08/11/2024

NEWBIES & GOODIES

The only problem with do many new beers and returning favorites if trying to decide which one to drink first!

Grab them all instore or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

07/11/2024

CEDAR CREEK APPLE

Is there anything better than biting into a locallly grown apple? Yup, drinking one as a cider!

The one that started the range for the multi-generational literally tastes like you’ve picked the apple fresh from the tree yourself. It’s juicy, zingy with fresh fruit tart and the perfect balance of acidity and vibrancy.

Grab yours for $6, $24 for a 4pk or $110 for the case instore or online https://manningstreetcellars.com.au

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