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Sky News AU
01-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Taylors Estate, Chateau Tanunda, Little Yering: Sky News suggests 10 wines for $20 or less, with some crackers under $50
Taylors Wines have done it again, winning an international award with a $22 bottle of sauvignon blanc. The South Australian family winery claimed the trophy for the 'best-of-show' Australia white at the Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Awards in Germany for Taylors Estate Label Sauvignon Blanc 2024. The wine also collected a gold medal. It was made by Adam Eggins and his team in the Clare Valley. It's a jolly quaffer displaying a crisp, zippy palate with flavours of tropical fruit and gooseberry and a lick of honeydew melon. There is some herbaceousness on the mid-palate, and it finishes with a delicate, cleansing acidity. Eggins is at the top of his game and has produced a series of trophy winning wines at international shows in recent years. Taylors Estate Merlot from Clare Valley fruit recently won a trophy and a 'double gold' rating at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. It is a bargain buy under $20. Taylors Wines managing director Mitchell Taylor, himself a winemaker, said Australian vintners were working hard to win back a share of the Chinese market after tariffs were lifted a year ago. 'Seeing Australian wines continue to succeed globally at awards such as Mundus Vini is incredibly exciting for not only us here at Taylors, but for the greater Australian wine industry,' he said. 'Following the China tariffs reopening last year, it's been a huge year for the Australian wine industry working to reacquaint the market with our wines. Accolades such as these help shine the spotlight on our wines globally. And they provide us the opportunity to speak about our wines and the stories behind them.' Mr Taylor spoke as Wine Australia released fresh figures showing a massive jump in sales to China since tariffs were eliminated. Wine Australia's Peter Bailey said wine exports to China have increased by 41 per cent in value to $2.64 billion in the last 12 months. The Mundus Vini show is one of Europe's largest international wine shows. This year 250 wine experts from 55 countries tasted wines from across the world. More affordable wines were uncovered this week when Dan Murphy's wine merchants released their annual Best in Glass Wine Awards for bottles under $50. The list contains offerings around the $20 mark - and under. The two most affordable winners were the Fifth Leg Semillon Sauvignon Blanc ($13+) and Shingleback Red Knot Shiraz ($13).I was pleased to see The Ethereal One Grenache ($18) make the list. It is a seductive wine made in McLaren Vale by Mark 'Jamo' Jamieson who selects the fruit from up to five different growers. Chateau Tanunda Chorus Tempranillo Shiraz Grenache ($20+) from the Barossa Valley was also good buy was Little Yering Pinot Noir ($22) from Victoria's Yarra Valley. Dal Zotto Pucino Prosecco ($23) from the King Valley also made the list from 700-plus wines tasted. Two other impressive wines were Madfish Gold Turtle Chardonnay ($17) from Margaret River in Western Australia, and K by Krondorf Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon ($14). Andrew Shedden, Dan Murphy's manager of premium and luxury wines said the best-in-class awards differed from traditional wine show judging. He said the judges' notes focus less on technical detail and were more about helping drinkers find the right bottle for the right occasion.'Choosing a wine can be intimidating,' he said. 'There is so much choice on the shelves. Without a clear starting point, it can be overwhelming. The best-in-glass awards cut through that.' International winners include Decoy California Pinot Noir ($50) from Sonoma County. Its tasting notes describe it as an alluring pinot with aromas of black cherry, wild strawberry, red currant, black tea and sage with rustic hints of 'earthy forest floor'. On the palate it delivers 'generous ripe berry flavours'. A shiraz from the Rhone Valley in France Cave De Tain Saint-Joseph Grand Classique ($47) also made the cut. Other 'best-in-glass' winners included Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz ($33) Nanny Goat Vineyard Pinot Noir ($41+) from Central Otago in New Zealand, Teusner Joshua Barossa Valley Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre ($35+) and Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon ($40+) from the Margaret River. Red cherries and strawberries are on show in Pizzini Pietra Rossa Sangiovese ($30+) from Victoria's King for chocolaty cherry, blackberry notes in Bleasdale Second Innings Malbec ($19+) from Langhorne Creek. The best chardonnay under $50 was Oakridge Valley Series Chardonnay ($30) from the Yarra Valley. There were two attractive at a good price: Tim Adams Pinot Gris ($20) and Chapel Hill The Parson Pinot Grigio ($17).Tasmania dominated the sparkling category. The best of them were Clover Hill Tasmania Multi Vintage Exceptionnelle ($46), Jansz Tasmania Vintage Cuvée ($49) and Devil's Corner Sparkling Cuvée NV ($27).
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Scottish firm to make 'extreme' crisps for 900 M&S stores in major deal
A SCOTTISH firm has landed a major deal to make a new range of Marks and Spencer crisps. Taylors Snacks, based in the village of Errol in Perth and Kinross, have added 30 new staff members as a result of winning the contract to produce M&S's new Extreme Ridge range. After almost two years of discussions and collaborations with the retail giant the 'deeply ridged for extreme flavour and crunch' crisps entered 900 stores across the UK last week. James Taylor, managing director of Taylors Snacks, told The Courier that the collaboration with M&S is one of the company's greatest achievements and that he is delighted with the launch. READ MORE: Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll shows 'We had an initial visit from M&S in the summer in '23,' he said. 'In March last year, we were awarded the business after several talks and work on getting the seasoning right. 'It's a tighter ridge compared to our Taylors range and has a different texture. It's thinner cut and crispier – a lighter bite. 'On the back of the contract, it has created around 30 jobs – everything from production staff, to warehouse, to our quality control technical team. 'This feels like this is one of our biggest achievements to successfully launch a range with M&S. 'The team has worked incredibly hard. Everyone has pulled together and we are delighted with the quality of product we've achieved.' The Extreme Ridge range comes in a variety of six flavours, including cheese and onion, sizzling steak and chicken curry. The Taylor family, who have been farmers for four generations, originally set up their snack venture with one of Scotland's biggest food brands, Mackie's, in 2009. The family bought out Mackie's shareholding in 2022 and rebranded as Taylors Snacks and have seen their Errol operation grow from 50 to 90 staff in the last three years. Taylor said there is potential to expand from Errol, business already has a further 90 staff working in Sheffield after its acquisition of popcorn firm South Yorkshire Foods in 2022 and have ambitions to become B Corp certified. 'I think we've demonstrated in Scotland just how successful we've been with a unique style of product. We definitely believe there's room for that across the UK. READ MORE: Donald Trump hopes 'terrorists' who damaged his golf course are 'treated harshly' 'There's also the potential requirement in the next couple of years for an expansion to the factory in Errol. That would be a new production facility and frying line. 'Other ambitions are to make our range healthier over the next 10 years and achieve B-Corp status.'
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Owners of beloved Stockport fish and chip shop 'extremely proud' as they win major award
A much-loved Stockport fish and chip shop has won a major award at a prestigious industry awards. The National Fish & Chip Awards took place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London last night and saw awards handed out to the UK's best chip shops and takeaways. In a major coup for the North East, two businesses in County Durham were awarded the coveted Takeaway of the Year and Restaurant of the Year prizes. Other awards included Young Fish Frier of the Year, Newcomer, Supplier of the Year, and Outstanding achievement, amongst others. Organised by trade body the National Federation of Fish Fryers, The National Fish and Chip Awards are the most coveted in the world of fish and chips, and is now in its 37th year. READ MORE: Legendary Curry Mile restaurant confirms opening of city centre site READ MORE: The farm shop café with fewer than 10 tables and a cooked breakfast that'll leave you wanting more Closer to home Taylors, in Woodley, took home the award for Training and Development. The celebrated Stockport chippy revealed last November that it had made it through to the final 20 in this year's National Fish and Chip Awards 2025. Owner Anne Wallace previously told the M.E.N.: "When I look at who we're up against across the UK it's incredible in terms of the quality. I just feel very honoured." Taylors, located on Woodley precinct in Stockport, is a firm favourite with locals and has been described by regulars as 'excellent' in reviews shared online. It was founded in 1966 in Hattersley before moving to its current home in the mid-1980s. Sharing the news on Facebook after the win, the team at Taylors wrote: "Ladies & have a winner! "Extremely proud of the whole team and the continued support from our amazing customers. Putting Stockport on the map." Hundreds of customers and fans of the Stockport fish and chip shop commented on the post, with many saying the news was 'brilliant', and the the award was 'well deserved'. One wrote: "Well done, what a great team…what great fish and chips…and fabulous community spirit." Another added: "Congratulations!! Super proud that a local Woodley business has won… we can vouch for the chips." And a third added: "Brilliant well done to all of you . Each and everyone of you deserve this recognition." The 2025 edition isn't the team's first time at the National Fish and Chip Awards though, as last year, manager Jamie Toland, who started working at the chippy as a 14-year-old, was crowned Employee of the Year at the 2024 ceremony. Judging of the final 20 businesses is a rigorous process, with the number being whittled down to a final 10 before the awards ceremony. A number of attributes are taken into account by an expert judging panel including sustainability, marketing, staff training, health and safety and hygiene. Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, commented: 'The bar for the National Fish & Chip Awards is set higher each year across the criteria the competitors are evaluated against, and our new titleholders have put everything into elevating their menus, sharpening their skills and developing their expertise. 'The quick-service sector is constantly changing but what remains is that customers expect a high-quality product that tastes like heaven, that sustainability is carefully considered throughout the experience and the service is on-point. "Each winner hits the mark on all these fronts and their hard work is achieving national attention. "On behalf of the NFFF, I'd like to say a big 'congratulations' and 'thank you' to these businesses for being shining examples of greatness in the fish and chip industry.' Takeaway of the Year 1st: Yarm Road Fish and Chips - Darlington, County Durham 2nd: The Fish Works - Largs, Scotland 3rd: Kellaway's Fish and Chips – Truro, Cornwall Restaurant of the Year 1st: Bells Fish & Chips (Framwellgate Moor) - Durham, County Durham 2nd: Malt and Anchor – Cirencester, Gloucestershire 3rd: Trenchers Spanish City - Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear Field to Frier Redcloak Fish Bar – Stonehaven, Scotland Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year Glen Morrison from Garioch Fish Bar – Inverurie, Scotland Newcomer of the Year Mackerel Sky- Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire Employee of the Year Georgia Lye from Seafare Guildford, Surrey Mobile Operator of the Year Country Fried – Blackburn, Lancashire Environment and Sustainable Business Finney's Benllech – Anglesey, Wales Training and Development Taylors – Stockport, Greater Manchester Digital Marketing Eric's Fish and Chips – Thornham, Norfolk Quality Accreditation Champion The Scrap Box – York, Yorkshire Community Engagement Brockley's Rock – Brockley, London International Fish and Chip Operator Fez & Cip - Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Supplier of the Year Dennis Crooks Fish Merchants Outstanding Achievement Paul Williams - KFE Ltd
