Vale Dr Richard Smart
The wine industry is saddened to learn that Dr Richard Smart passed away peacefully on Wednesday 2 July.
Wine Industry News
How to conduct effective vineyard trials
The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has strengthened its efforts to help winegrape producers overcome major production constraints caused by disease, with the publication of a new guide educating winegrape producers and service providers on how to conduct producer-led vineyard trials for improved crop and disease management.
Five recipients announced for new ASVO scholarship program
The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO) has revealed the five successful recipients of the new 2025 ASVO Scholarships.
Barossa Valley winemaker wins Red Wine Producer of the Year at US awards
Barossa Valley winemaker Hare’s Chase has returned triumphant from the 2025 Sommelier Choice Awards in Chicago, USA, where it won awards for both Red Wine Producer of the Year and Shiraz of the Year.
Grapegrower & Winemaker
Greek grape no basket case in new Clare home
As a wine region blessed with a dry, sunny climate and sheer rugged beauty, it’s no wonder Santorini has become one of Greece’s premier tourism destinations. Few visitors to its busy taverns and restaurants complain when the dramatic views are momentarily interrupted by platters of good food and local wines.
Making waves: Saving time, space and energy with ultrasonics
Winemaker and writer Paul Le Lacheur examines the benefits of sonication as an effective maceration tool. Ultrasonics, or sonification, refers to the application of high frequency soundwaves to macerating or fermenting wines and/or musts.
Students the secret to filling skills shortages
Nestled in the heart of the Barossa Valley, one of Australia’s largest winegrowing regions, Nuriootpa is at the centre of wine production in the area. So deep is this connection to wine, that the local public high school is offering students an avenue through which they can upskill and enter the industry, teaching high schoolers the ropes from picking and pruning through to winemaking and marketing.
Wine & Viticulture Journal
We need to be thinking about all alcohol drinkers in China
This article was published in the March/April 2018 issue of the Wine & Viticulture Journal
Rootstock resistance – why isn’t Australia doing better in its uptake of rootstocks for phylloxera control?
This article was published in the March/April 2018 issue of the Wine & Viticulture Journal.
What makes a red wine green?
This article was published in the March/April 2018 issue of the Wine & Viticulture Journal.
Why so little new research about juice handling?
A search for the keywords ‘crushing’ or ‘destemming’ or ‘pressing’ in the leading oenology and viticulture journals turns up hundreds of results. On closer inspection, virtually every article mentions these juice handling processes in passing, as part of the experimental methods en route to the actual point of the research – a point which ends up having little to do with juice handling.
Supplier News
WineTech is Back for 2025 – Empowering Every Vintage
Wine industry professionals, vineyard owners, managers and workers from wineries of all sizes are invited to WineTech 2025. The event will take place at the Adelaide Convention Centre from July 21 – 23, 2025, offering an essential platform for networking, learning, buying.
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Unlock the Future of Wine Closures with Interpack’s capR: Innovation, Design, and Sustainability
In a world where environmental concerns are increasingly at the forefront, every industry is being called upon to rethink its practices. The wine industry is no exception. Enter Interpack’s capR closure, a game-changing innovation that not only addresses longstanding challenges in wine bottle recycling but also offers unparalleled design flexibility and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Cork Supply & Studio Labels Welcomes Aaron Haw as Chief Executive Officer for Australia
Cork Supply and Studio Labels, globally established companies for over 40 years within the Wine Industry for; the supply of corks, closures, barrels, oak alternative, and the design, development and delivery of highly technical labels, is excited to announce the appointment of Aaron Haw to Lead the Australian operations as Chief Operations Executive and Managing Director.
EU Wine Label Changes: What Australian Winegrowers Need to Know
Beginning December 8th, 2023, a significant change awaits Australian winegrowers exporting to the European Union (EU). The EU is set to enforce a mandate requiring wine labels to feature nutritional and ingredient information, either directly or through QR codes known as e-labels.
Cooperages 1912 names Mark Roberts as new general manager
Cooperages 1912 have announced the appointment of Mark Roberts as general manager, starting from July 1, 2023.
Book of the Week
Australian & New Zealand Wine Industry Directory 2018
The 2018/36th annual edition lists Australian wineries (categorised by state) and New Zealand wineries. Comprehensive listings of wine industry suppliers, industry personnel, distributors, retailers, brands and a buyers’ guide are also included. It also lists teaching and research institutions, courses (university, TAFE and other), industry organisations, wine writers, bloggers and publications, and a calendar of events (including wine shows).
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