News at Options

Our new home as it was in Jan 2008

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:06:44 +0930

This is how our new offices and Cellar looked in January 08. As you can see it was pretty much a derelict building. It has been in the liquor industry however for 149 years and we felt it was time to…

Our new home as it was in July 2008

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 18:13:06 +0930

After stripping back metres of shrubs and cm's of paint the facade is finally taking shape. This is the historic site of Haussen & Co's Hindmarsh Brewery of 1859. Its two levels of underground cellars…

Darwin Uncorked 08.......... A great success

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:57:41 +0930

A record, nine wineries, attended this year’s 'Darwin Uncorked' and we would like to thank those involved. The event went without a hitch apart from Darwin putting on some unseasonal humid and very…

Welcome Clare Milward

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:46:20 +0930

We have pleasure in announcing the appointment of a new, full time, Sales Area Manager for our O2 portfolio, Clare Milward. Clare comes to us with a very sound grounding in the wine industry from…

Cellars at Hindmarsh in June 2008

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:29:42 +0930

This picture shows part of the extensive cellars at Hindmarsh as they are this Month (June). There is still plenty of work to be done but the stonework is now finished.

Hyatt Awards 08 - Best Cabernet - Judges

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 17:59:07 +0930

Leconfield Cabernet 06

Congratulations to Richard Hamilton and the team at Leconfield. An excellent result.

Hyatt Awards 08 - Best Semillon - Consumer

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 17:58:14 +0930

Grant Burge 07 Zerk Semillon Viognier.

Congratulations Grant and all the team at Grant Burge Wines. An excellent result.

Hyatt Awards 08 - Best Museum - Judges

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:08:10 +0930

Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Congratulations Geoff and the team at Geoff Merrill wines. An excellent result.

Hyatt Awards 08 - Best Museum - Consumers

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:07:47 +0930

Geoff Merrill Reserve Shiraz 02.

Congratulations Geoff and all the team at Geoff Merrill Wines. Another excellent result.

Hyatt Awards 08 - Best Red Blend - Consumers

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:59:52 +0930

Howard Vineyards 05 Amos Cabernet Franc

Congratulations to Ian Northcott and all the team.

Two Trophies and 7 GOLD at Adelaide Wine Show

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:24:53 +0930

1998 Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon - Trophy and Gold

2008 Geoff Merrill Grenache Rose - Trophy and Gold

2006 Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz - Gold

2007 Zilzie Shiraz Viognier -…

In deep waters with Grant Burge

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:41:26 +0930

Customer relationships are really important here at Options but we don't recommend sleeping with them. (Steve our sales manager & Nick from the Marion Hotel)

Yes we have MOVED !

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:19:35 +0930

Options Wine Merchants and our subsidary O2 HAVE MOVED to our newly renovated premises.

15 Richard St Hindmarsh.

The new site is the historic Hindmarsh Brewery.…

Winter Wine Tasting

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:04:58 +0930

Come and join us for a winter wine tasting to raise funds for the 'STARLIGHT CHILDRENS FOUNDATION'. You will enjoy sumptuous canapes and outstanding wines in the surrounds of the restored Hindmarsh…

Thinking of Wine Distribution?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:32:21 +0930

If your thinking of getting a Wine Distribution company to help get your brand out and about try this web site for a free
PRE-DISTRIBUTION checklist fo some great advise.…

Hyatt Wine Week

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:25:56 +0930

Hyatt Wine Week 2009 Sunday 23 - Sunday 30 August

Last year, the inaugural Hyatt Wine Week proved hugely successful, bringing together Australia’s best winemakers to show off their talents to…

TRADE DAY 2009

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:31:17 +0930

Unwind and join us for a relaxing time and sample some of our great wines in one of Australia’s oldest restored breweries - Hindmarsh Brewery.
Options Wine Merchants
15 Richard…

Merrill in Fundraiser Golf Day

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:16:01 +0930

Geoff Merrill and his South Aussie team were recently matched in a 'Charity Challange' against Ian Healey's and his mob fom Queensland. The Queenslanders won by one stroke but the pain was eased by a…

Our new home

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:26:58 +0930

Please drop in for a coffee.

15 Richard St Hindmarsh.

Leconfield wins another Trophy for Best Shiraz

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:36:01 +0930

Leconfield – Home of Richard Hamilton Wines are extremely pleased to announce that their 2008 Richard Hamilton Shiraz has been awarded a Gold Medal (Class 18) & the SA Wine Press Club Trophy for the…

Mudhouse Sav Blanc 09 wins double Trophy

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:24:05 +0930

2009 Mud House Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc was recently awarded the Champion Wine Of the Show Trophy at the Liquorland Top 100 International Wine Competition in New Zealand. Only recently released…

A Trophy for Dowie Doole Chenin 09

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:35:33 +0930

An old favouite of mine, Dowie Doole Chenin Blanc 09 has picked up a Gold and Best Dry White Wine, the Laffort Trophy, in the McLaren Vale wine show. Well done Leigh, Drew & Norm. Stocks now…

Jip Jip Shiraz Cab wins Gold at the Adelaide Show

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:36:19 +0930

Congratulation to the Bryson boys, Ben Riggs and the Team for this great result.

Hutt Block 08 Cab Sav wins Double Trophy

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:36:40 +0930

2008 Richard Hamilton Hut Block Cabernet Sauvignon awarded Gold Medal, Seguin Moreau International Judges Trophy for Best Cabernet & the AP John Coopers Trophy for best Cabernet in show at the 2009…

A Trophy for Leconfield Merlot 08

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:36:53 +0930

2008 Leconfield Coonawarra Merlot has been awarded a Trophy for the Best Merlot at the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in London this week. This tops off a great week for Richard…

Chalk Hill 08 Shiraz wins Trophy at McLaren Vale

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:37:08 +0930

Congratulations must go to the Harvey Brothers for picking up the Edinburgh Cellars Trophy for Best Dry Red under $25 with their 07 Chalk Hill Shiraz at the McLaren Vale Wine Show last Friday. Stocks…

Best Semillon in Melbourne Show

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:35:07 +0930

Tyrrells Stephens Single Vineyard Semillion 05 wins a Trophy for the Best Semillion in the Royal Melbourne Show. Released after four years bottle age, Stevens Semillon is a perennial star in the…

Stephannie Toole makes the 'Famous Five'

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:34:42 +0930

Decanter (UK) lists Jeffrey Grosset and Stephanie Toole of Mt Horrocks WInes in “Famous Five” Wine Power Couples of the World! The couple share their recognition with some big names in wine from…

Voyager 07 Shiraz better than Grange ?

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:50:06 +0930

The 2007 Voyager Estate Shiraz was one of the highest rated Shiraz’s recently reviewed in The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010 by Nick Stock, beating Penfold’s Grange and many other iconic…

Zilzie's new Shiraz wins GOLD in Sydney

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:18:31 +0930

The new Regional Collection Barossa Shiraz 08 from Zilzie has won a Blue Gold medal in the Sydney International wine show. This wine show works a little differently as all the wines are tasted with…

New Drift wins Double GOLD in Sydney

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:03:12 +0930

New Drift Marlbourgh Sauvignon Blanc has picked up a Blue Gold, and Top 100 Medal at the Sydney International Wine Show. This is a significant win as this wine has the lowest Landed Unit Cost in our…

DOMAINE-A Arrives at Options

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:01:12 +0930

Its no Co-incidence that the newest wine in our O2 portfolio also produces the finest wine in Tassie. A Langdons 'Distinguished' Wine. Even in this period of oversupply The Domaine-A wines are only…

Tyrrells - Winery of the Year

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:35:58 +0930

We are delighted to announce that Tyrrells Winery has become James Hallidays 'Winery of the Year' in his recently published Wine Companion 2010. This is a great follow up on a year celebrating 150…