Wine Day Out is a day of TED-style Talks discussing and celebrating the multiple personalities of wine from across the globe as well as industry trends, marketing and how it is communicated to and from industry and consumers. Engagement and interactivity are vital to this event with encouraged discussion through Boiler Room sessions; Q&A styled paneling and controversy is revered. Festival goers will hear from the big acts of

Australia's leading wine communicator and WCA Patron, Mr James Halliday AM will launch "A Vision for Wine", the history of The Viticultural Society of Victoria. Written by acclaimed author and historian, Mr David Dunstan, the book covers the entire 108 year history of The Viticultural Society. James Halliday said: 'In the modern idiom, this book is a compelling page-turner. David Dunstan's immense knowledge is presented lucidly, the copious illustrations

GALA DINNER SUPPORTING SOMMELIERS AUSTRALIA AT QUAY RESTAURANT - Thursday 5 September 2013 On Thursday, 5 September 2013, great food and wine come together in the Greenroom at Quay Restaurant in support of the Sommeliers Australia Knowledge Fund. Stuart Gregor, will MC this prestigious and fun event. The Great Victorian Wine Feast is a never-to-be-repeated opportunity to sample a selection of rare back vintages from some of Victoria's greatest

Submissions are now open for Melbourne Wine Week events. Entries are now open for your event to be promoted as part of the inaugural Melbourne Wine Week, 25 October - 1 November 2013. Melbourne Wine Week (MWW) is a promotion of the finest wineries and wines entered into the 2013 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards. A vibrant and indulgent week of tastings, lunches, dinners and experiences will be featured in