Month: February 2020
New emerging researchers set to drive innovative solutions for wine
Twelve emerging grape and wine researchers from five Australian universities have received Wine Australia’s PhD and Masters by Research Scholarships for 2020. Wine Australia general manager – Research, Development and Extension – Dr Liz Waters said this year’s scholarship recipients had presented an outstanding array of projects across the grape and wine production chain. “We […]
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New campaign takes Victoria to the world
The Victorian State Government has launched a major new interstate and international campaign backing Victorian tourism in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and recent bushfires. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Martin Pakula, announced that Visit Victoria would roll out a $5 million campaign to attract tourists from across Australia and also from […]
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Nick Waterman: time for change
Incoming President of the South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) Nick Waterman wants the South Australian wine industry to push the envelope when it comes to offering unique wine tourism experiences. He added that South Australia has made great progress with connecting wine with food and tourism in recent years, but says there is still […]
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Be gone jargon: Dan Murphy’s launch Decoded Wine Awards
Dan Murphy’s has launched its own wine awards, but drinks lovers won’t find words like ‘leathery’, ‘secondary aromas’ or ‘firm tannins’ in the winning wine descriptions. “Many of our customers find the world of wine daunting. We wanted to make great wines more approachable, which is why we launched our Decoded Wine Awards. These awards […]
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New Zealand wine bolsters import market
New Zealand wine exports to the United States reached another all-time high in 2019 as bottled table wine shipments increased 12% to 5.9 million 9-liter cases, according to Impact Databank. The US remained the largest export market for New Zealand wines, ahead of the UK and Australia, according to Statistics New Zealand, as shipments to […]
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Coronavirus case of unknown origin turns up in Northern California
Federal health officials on Wednesday confirmed there’s now a person in Northern California — apparently the first in the country — who has tested positive for the coronavirus, but has not recently travelled abroad or come in contact with someone else who has the virus.
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Wine’s higher-strength tariff solution
There’s an easy way around US tariffs on French, Spanish and German wines under 14 percent alcohol – all producers have to do is make the wine higher in alcohol. Don’t be surprised if this is the path many producers choose. The long-term repercussions for the US wine market might outlast the tariffs themselves.
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Falling prices for North Coast excess grapes and wine may lead to write-downs
A big correction in the prices for excess North Coast grapes and wine is not only making it potentially more challenging for vintners to tap working capital but also raising the possibility of having to write down inventory.
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Latour to release first new vintage in eight years
Bordeaux first growth Château Latour will release its 2012 vintage next month, the first ‘new’ wine to come from its cellars in eight years. The 2012 grand vin will be released on 18 March through La Place de Bordeaux alongside the 2014 vintage of second label Les Forts de Latour; while the 2015 vintage of […]
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Romanian winery owner warns of unforeseen Brexit challenges for EU producers
EU suppliers will no longer be able to use the web-based EMCS system when shipping wine to the UK, and instead will have to go to their local customs office and complete lengthy forms which then need to be sent to the UK importer or customs agent before the goods arrive, a much slower and […]
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When does eco-packaging fail the environment?
Awareness of the environment continues to be top of mind for many consumers, and there is an increased demand for brands to share consumers’ approach to ethical and sustainable living. Both drinks producers and governments around the world have launched initiatives to help respond to growing environmental concerns. Beverage brands are increasingly reviewing their entire […]
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Latest dive into how wine businesses fail and how to avoid it
Issue 58 of Wine Business Solutions’ Wine Paper has been released with insights into how wine businesses can fail and what to do to ensure yours doesn’t. The paper covers aspects of wine businesses including productive decision making, making change and also includes top tips for building a better wine business.
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KI bushfire clean-up labelled disgrace as tourism slumps
Kangaroo Island residents have slammed the SA Government’s fire recovery response — with one labelling it “disgraceful” — because only five of 170 bushfire-affected properties have been cleaned up so far. Islander Estate co-owner Yale Norris lost his 280-hectare farm including his house, shearing shed, equipment, office and much of the vineyard. Image: ABC
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Australian wine brands first to market with leading Chinese wine app
The Australian wine trade has secured a world first partnership with China’s leading wine app 9KaCha to drive online wine sales and brand awareness of Australian wine in China. Geddes a Drink Pty Ltd, with local experts Rob Geddes MW and Angus Hughson, have developed and launched a digital marketing opportunity with 9Kacha for international […]
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Clare Valley crowned ‘Best of Show Australia’ at world’s largest wine competition
Clare Valley, the small South Australian wine region, has taken the Best of Show Australia title at the 26th annual Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Awards overnight. The Clare Valley’s Taylors Wines and Kilikanoon Wines both received Best of Show Australia trophies following the results announcement in Germany. Taylors’ Jaraman Chardonnay 2018 received Best of […]
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Report: Primary industries must speed up adaptation to climate change
New Zealand food and fibre producers are used to making tactical adjustments to a variable climate, but a new report suggests long-term strategies to adapt to a changing climate must be adopted at a faster pace across all primary sectors. A research partnership between two National Science Challenges, Our Land and Water and the Deep […]
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