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ABC News
4 days ago
- Health
- ABC News
Brandy production returns to Coonawarra as winery revives distilling heritage
For the first time in decades, brandy is returning to the Coonawarra. The region was once a major producer of the wine-based liquor, before it dropped out of fashion. The idea to bring back brandy to the Coonawarra came from the director of Majella Wines, Brian "Prof" Lynn. After contemplating launching a spirit, he thought brandy would be the most natural progression from wine. It has so far been a straightforward addition for the business, requiring only a distillation still in addition to their existing wine, rainwater and wooden ageing barrels. Mr Lynn has found the distilling process to be quick, only taking about six hours. But the ageing process is slow, with all brandy legally required to be aged for two years in a wooden cask. Despite the strong historic origins of brandy in the region, Majella's release is the first to include the region on the labelling. In the early 1900s, tastes were changing and demand for dry reds dwindled. The brandy produced with the surplus grapes would eventually become generically branded brandy. But as other wine varieties grew in popularity, Coonawarra's brandy production declined and eventually stopped in the late 20th century. Much of the knowledge about Coonawarra brandy has been lost through the decades, but there are some in the region still with connections to the liquor. Coonawarra resident Diana Clayfield's father, Arthur Hoffmann, was a viticulturalist, wine and brandy maker in the region. "He enjoyed doing it [making brandy]," she said. Ms Clayfield remembers the generation before her enjoying a brandy, and sometimes even using it for medicinal purposes. "If you had a flu, they warmed brandy and wine up together and had it as a medicine," she said. It was this connection with medicine that helped brandy to become so popular, with production peaking in the 1960s. Luke McCarthy has extensively researched and written about Australian spirits and brandy. He said hospital brandy emerged around the turn of the 20th century, with major brands producing it into the 1940s. The term fell out of vogue around the same time brandy production declined. Another blow was the federal excise on brandy, facing a large increase in the 1970s to be closer to other spirits. "It's a combination of economic forces, government intervention and then shifting consumer trends, which have seen brandy really ride this sort of roller coaster ride over the last 100 years," Mr McCarthy said. Australian Distillers Association president Holly Klintworth said, although the market for other spirits like gin had become crowded, there was an opportunity ahead for brandy. "There's definitely a place in Australia for brandy and I hope that it's only a matter of time before more and more people start to rediscover just how amazing brandy can be," she said. And it could be a money spinner for wineries — Ms Klintworth's distillery turns "about $16,000 worth of wine into the equivalent of $1.5 million worth of brandy". "It makes a lot of sense. We've got so many wine regions," she said. Mr Lynn agrees that conditions are right for a comeback. He was already ageing a fresh batch of brandy to release in future years. "In the old days, brandy was huge; everyone drank brandy," he said.
Grazia USA
12-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Grazia USA
New Balance Grey Days: A Tribute to Iconic Style
This month-long celebration, called Grey Days , pays homage to everything New Balance stands for. It unites the brand's community of ambassadors and athletes through exclusive products, events, and storytelling. Originally introduced in the 1980s to create the ultimate urban running shoe, grey has remained a symbol of New Balance's commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and independence. While running shoe design trends shifted toward synthetic materials like nylon in bold and bright colors, New Balance stayed true to its independent spirit—choosing grey. A refined hue at any speed, grey also complements the cement and asphalt of urban landscapes. Though sneaker models have evolved over time, grey continues to define New Balance's aesthetic and serves as a globally recognized icon. This year, New Balance is reinterpreting its classic grey across 21 different footwear models, ranging from archival icons to more contemporary styles. One of the most exciting moments of Grey Days is the re-release of the legendary 1300JP, a model launched only once every five years. This sneaker is revered in sneaker culture for its rarity, craftsmanship, and cultural status. 'Whether you're a new fan or a long-time supporter, grey captures everything that makes New Balance unique,' said Brian Lynn, Global VP of Lifestyle. 'Grey has symbolized our identity for decades, and Grey Days 2025 celebrates its versatility. By uniting athletes and ambassadors around these exclusives, we pay tribute to the authenticity and innovation at the heart of both our heritage and our future.' Key Grey Days Launches: May 1 : Opening of the Grey Shop in New Balance stores and on Launch includes grey versions of lifestyle, performance, Numeric, and kids' models: 740, 9060, 1000, T500, Fresh Foam X 1080v14, and more. May 14 : Launch of the 1906 Loafer , a modern take on the penny loafer blending sneaker and dress shoe. Price: €140.00 May 22 : Drop of two new models: ABZORB 2010 – a futuristic nod to 2000s running shoes. Price: €170.00 471 – inspired by 1970s running silhouettes. Price: €100.00 May 26 : Release of the Numeric 933 , a signature shoe merging NB technology with Andrew Reynolds' design finesse. Price: €130.00 May 29: Return of the coveted 1300JP, released only every five years. Price: €300.00 New Balance 530 Takes Over—Goodbye Adidas Samba 7 Shoes to Shop This Season That Won't Burn Your Wallet This article first appeared on topics: new balance, shoes, fashion, Classic, sneakers
Fashion Network
02-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
New Balance holds Grey Days campaign event in Delhi
Footwear brand New Balance debuted its annual Grey Days campaign event in India with a fashion show at its exclusive brand outlet in Ambience Mall in New Delhi's Vasant Kunj. The event was designed to spotlight the label's signature shade and design philosophy and celebrate the enduring symbolism of grey in the brand's identity. 'Whether you're new to the brand or a longtime loyalist, grey embodies the promise of everything that sets New Balance apart,' said Brian Lynn, global vice president of lifestyle at New Balance, in a press release. 'Grey Days 2025 showcases its diverse appeal.' Originally adopted in the 1980s to differentiate from bright-coloured synthetic running shoes, grey became New Balance's visual signature. The design choice was designed to reflect the grit of urban road running and stand for craftsmanship, quality, and fearless independence. Grey Days 2025 presented grey as a symbol of limitless possibility, applied across a range of footwear and apparel, from archival looks to contemporary designs. The highlight of the Delhi event was a fashion show featuring key styles from the Grey Days collection. Artists, stylists, sneaker collectors, and fashion influencers were among the attendees, engaging in curated in-store experiences. 'Grey Days debuting in India marks a major milestone for New Balance," said New Balance's India country manager Radeshwer Davar. "We've more than doubled our retail footprint in the past year, and this momentum shows the brand's rising significance in the Indian market.'
Hype Malaysia
11-05-2025
- Business
- Hype Malaysia
New Balance Malaysia Kicks Off Grey Days 2025 With New Pop-up & In-Store Experiences
New Balance proudly announces the start of Grey Days 2025 – the month-long celebration of its signature colour. For years, Grey Days has been a homage to everything New Balance represents, bringing together the brand's family of ambassadors and athletes for a range of special-edition products, events, and stories. Originally introduced in the 1980s to build a superior urban running shoe, the colour Grey continues to embody New Balance's dedication to craft, quality and fearless independence in every field. While vivid colours and bright whites became the order of the day for athletic wear, New Balance's Grey stood out amongst its competitors – all while proving to be a perfect complement to the concrete and asphalt backdrop of road running. Grey Days 2025 is an expression of Grey as a limitless possibility. The classic New Balance shade is applied in various forms across twenty-one footwear and eleven apparel styles, ranging from all-time classics to modern favourites. The reissue of the 1300JP, the legendary style released once every five years, brings extra excitement to this year's celebration. The 1300JP stands out as one of New Balance's most sought-after styles, for its rarity, impeccable craftsmanship and unique place in global sneaker culture. 'Whether you're new to the brand or a longtime loyalist, Grey embodies the promise of everything that sets New Balance apart. The symbolism of Grey has remained central to the brand for decades, and Grey Days 2025 showcases its diverse appeal,' said Brian Lynn, Global Vice President of Lifestyle. 'By bringing together an array of our athletes and ambassadors to highlight these exclusive styles, we are honouring the versatility and authenticity that is core to both our heritage and our future.' Grey Days 2025 highlights several key launches throughout May. The launches include: May 1: The Grey Shop launches in New Balance stores and on the New Balance website and will include new and existing Grey styles from the brand's lifestyle, performance, and kids ranges, including the 740, 9060, 1000, T500, Fresh Foam X 1080v14, and more, in addition to a selection of timeless Grey apparel. May 14: The 1906 Loafer launches in Malaysia. A reenvisioned classic penny loafer, this juxtaposition of sneakers and formal wear has been in high demand since launching late last year. May 22: The ABZORB 2010 and 471 launch. The latest model launches from New Balance. Both are inspired by the brand's running heritage, ABZORB 2010 being a progressive take on 2000s-era running and 471 being the consumer's new go-to reimagined from '70s running silhouettes. May 29: The 1300JP launches. Released just once every five years, New Balance's 1300JP has become one of the sneaker world's most sought-after styles. As part of the Grey Days 2025 celebration in Malaysia, New Balance Malaysia launched two key experiences – the dedicated Pop-up at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and the in-store experience at New Balance Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The Pop-up is open from 9th to 18th May 2025, while the in-store experience is available from 9th May until 2nd June 2025. Customers can check out the latest Grey Day collection, join a hands-on workshop, and get a limited edition tote with a minimum purchase. The Grey Days collection is now available at and at select New Balance stores, with in-store availability limited to selected models (Please note that some models may contain pigskin). Visit New Balance Malaysia's Facebook to find out more about the Grey Days 2025 celebration.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here's Every New Balance Sneaker New Balance Is Releasing for Its Annual ‘Grey Days' Celebration
'Grey Days' is to New Balance what 'Air Max Day' is to Nike: a chance to highlight one of its signatures with a whole lot of sneaker releases. This year's annual collection of greyscale New Balance sneakers is made up of an assortment of classic kicks and new hits that will release throughout the month. Kicking off the festivities Thursday are the Fresh Foam X 1080v14 everyday runner, the 9060 lifestyle smash and retros sneakers 740, 1000 and T500. More from Footwear News The Best Sneakers Releasing in May The Best Nike Sneakers Releasing in May The next drop will come May 14, as the 1906L sneaker-loafer gets a new grey treatment to follow up its metallic silver launch colorway from last fall. May 22 will then bring the newly launched 2010, a lifestyle model inspired by aughts runners, and the affordable 471 fashioned after '70s running sneakers. Andrew Reynold's first New Balance sneaker, the 933, will also join the festivities May 26, and 'Grey Days' will come to an end May 29 with the 1300JP, the premium Made in Japan sneaker that releases just once every five years. 'Whether you're new to the brand or a longtime loyalist, grey embodies the promise of everything that sets New Balance apart,' Brian Lynn, New Balance global vice president of Lifestyle, said in a release. 'The symbolism of Grey has remained central to the brand for decades, and Grey Days 2025 showcases its diverse appeal by bringing together an array of our athletes.' New Balance's grey lineage dates back to 1982, when it launched the 990 and chose a grey color scheme to allow the premium running sneaker's features to shine rather than color. The company had a modest expectation to sell 5,000 pairs of the $100 running sneaker, but it became a much bigger hit despite being the most expensive running shoe on the market. For this year's 'Grey Days' campaign, New Balance tapped musicians Aminé and Sainte; athletes Gabby Thomas and Cameron Brink; and the actress Storm Reid. Below, you'll find info and images for every New Balance 'Grey Days' sneaker releasing in May. Each of the sneakers can be purchased through New Balance's website. Release Date: May 1Price: $110SKU: MT10OAB Release Date: May 1Price: $110SKU: U740GS2 Release Date: May 1Price: $150SKU: M1000EGR Release Date: May 1Price: $165SKU: W108014G Release Date: May 1Price: $150SKU: U9060AGA Release Date: May 1Price: $110SKU: CT500OGA Release Date: May 1Price: $130SKU: W108014G Release Date: May 14Price: $150SKU: U1906LGR Release Date: May 22Price: $160SKU: U2010GD Release Date: May 22Price: $100SKU: U471GR Release Date: May 26Price: $130SKU: NM933GDY Release Date: May 29Price: $330SKU: U1300JP Best of Footwear News Allen Iverson's Reebok Deal: The Details of His Lifetime Contract NBA All-Star Weekend's Most Iconic Sneakers of All Time Super Bowl Halftime Show Shoes Through the Years: From Michael Jackson's Loafers to Rihanna's MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Sneakers
