Category: Australian Wine Industry News
Australians among 2023 WSET graduates honoured at London ceremony
WSET (the Wine & Spirit Education Trust) yesterday hosted its annual Graduation Ceremony and Prize Reception at the Guildhall in the City of London with 30 Australian graduates successfully completing WSET’s world renowned diploma. Twelve of those attended the ceremony in person or virtually. During the celebration WSET CEO Michelle Brampton announced that Dr Laura […]
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Hill-Smith Family Estates achieves International Wineries for Climate Action silver membership
Photo: Hill-Smith Family Estates Hill-Smith Family Estates has announced that it is the newest ‘Silver Member’ of International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA). The organisation is the first Race to Zero member representing the wine and agriculture sector, and membership signifies a winery’s commitment to adopting emissions reduction strategies and becoming net zero by 2050. […]
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$10 million earmarked for Australian wine and cider businesses
More than 200 wine and cider businesses will share in $10 million of funding, thanks to the latest round of the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Program, supported by the Federal Government. The program helps businesses attract visitors to Australian wine regions and promote agri tourism. The grant program is administered by Wine Australia, […]
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Winemaker of the Year and Viticulturist of the Year announced
Image: 2022 Winemaker of the Year Adam Wadewitz. Photo by Chris Crerar Adelaide Hills-based winemaker Adam Wadewitz has been named Winemaker of the Year (WOTY) for 2022 by the Wine Magazine, formally Gourmet Traveller WINE, while the Hunter Valley’s Liz Riley has been awarded 2022 Viticulturist of the Year. Wadewitz has spent the last 10 […]
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WISA management committee elects new chair and deputy
Image: New WISA chair Tim Stead (left) with outgoing chair Jason Amos Wine Industry Suppliers Association Inc. (WISA) held its annual general meeting yesterday, ratifying management committee elections which see retiring and new members. The new executive team of the management committee was also agreed. Changes see Tim Stead, of Amorim Cork, become the new […]
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Protecting the future of NSW grapegrowers
Image: Minister Dugald Saunders with a new sign in Mudgee, NSW The New South Wales Government, through a joint program with the NSW DPI, NSW Regional Roads and Transport and the NSW wine industry, will roll out new road signage as part of a larger program for increasing biosecurity preparedness, prevention and response capabilities for […]
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Riverina grapegrowers at centre of new profitability initiatives
Image: Wine Inland Productivity & Profitability workshop. Courtesy of NSW Wine Industry Association Winegrape growers in the Riverina have been central to the development of three new collaborative initiatives launched today by the collaborative Wine Inland Productivity & Profitability (WIPP) project, that is providing locally driven business support. A winegrape trading platform, budgeting tool and […]
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Yealands brings home gold from global sustainability awards
New Zealand wine producer, Yealands Wine Group, has won two golds at the 2022 International Green Apple Awards for its biodiversity plan. Yealands attended a special awards ceremony at London’s Houses of Parliament on Monday to acknowledge the company’s goals to create a more biodiverse environment. Yealands topped the Regeneration and Carbon Reduction categories at […]
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Tassie wine producers celebrate 2022 triumphs
Photo: Wine Tasmania’s viticulture and winemaking officer Paul Smart A wide range of achievements by Tasmanian wine and its producers during 2022 were celebrated at last night’s third annual Tassie Wine Stars event — a celebration of all things Tasmanian wine — held at Puddleduck Vineyard in Richmond. The event included the 2022 VinØ (‘vin […]
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Wet and warm conditions increase mildew pressure across inland regions
A spring defined by heavy rains and a warm start to summer has meant that mildew pressure in the warmer inland regions is high. Harrison Davies spoke with inland wine associations about how they were helping growers face this pressure. Growers in the Riverland, Murray Darling and Riverina winegrowing regions were faced with a […]
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Fiano tasting – entries open!
Australia’s Fiano producers are invited to enter a forthcoming tasting of the Italian varietal by the Wine & Viticulture Journal. The number of wineries in Australia making Fiano has increased substantially since 2017 which was the last time the Journal tasted Fiano. In that year, its sister publication, the Wine Industry Directory, listed just over […]
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Australian Highlands Wine Show – ‘Wines with Altitude’ winners announced
This year’s Australian Highlands Wine Show ‘Wines with Altitude’ were announced last week at Southern Highlands Winery in Sutton Forest. The only of its kind in Australia – and now entering its 12th year, the Australian Highlands Wine Show ‘Wines with Altitude’ event showcases and awards the best of Australia’s cool climate wines grown in […]
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Speakers share business know-how as 2022 IMPACT Conference concludes
By Harrison Davies in Bendigo The 2022 Wine Industry IMPACT Conference has wrapped up in the regional Victorian city of Bendigo after exploring the way forward for the wine sector amidst ongoing challenges. Speakers on the second and final day of the event yesterday covered a variety of subjects and all attempted to explore […]
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Where do we go from here?: Future focus at 2022 Wine Industry IMPACT Conference
Photo: IMPACT Conference MC and wine writer Jeremy Oliver, Wine Tourism Australia founder Robin Shaw and Destiny Bay owner and winemaker Sean Spratt. By Harrison Davies The 2022 Wine Industry IMPACT Conference, hosted by WISA, has kicked off this week in Bendigo, Victoria. Delegates from across the wine industry supply chain descended on the […]
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Royal Adelaide Wine Show winners announced
Boutique producers have taken home many of the gongs at South Australia’s annual wine show, while the spirits industry also shared in the honours. A small Clare Valley winery, established less than 20 years ago, has claimed one of the most prestigious trophies at this year’s Royal Adelaide Wine Show, announced at the Adelaide Showground. […]
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Viticulture doyen Peter Hayes AM wins prestigious Legend of the Vine Award
Peter Hayes was named the SA Legend of the Vine in front of many of his wine industry associates and colleagues at the WCA Royal Adelaide Wine and Spirits Show Trophy Winners Lunch last Friday. The prestigious award recognises Hayes’ outstanding contribution to the industry. His diverse career spans over 30 years and includes lasting […]
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