Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has announced the 2015 NSW 'Legend of the Vine Award' recipient as Australian wine champion Rob Hirst, Chairman of Fine Wine Partners. Rob received the award in front of an audience of 350 wine industry peers at the WCA Sydney Royal Wine Show Trophy Winners Lunch on Friday, February 13. The 'WCA Legend of the Vine Award' recognises a member of the wine industry

Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has appointed Nick Carne as its new Executive Officer. Nick previously was Manager of Communications for the Winemakers' Federation of Australia and has worked with the Australian Grape and Wine Authority. He currently runs his own Adelaide-based consultancy. WCA Chairman Angus Barnes said the WCA Board were delighted to have Nick start in this new role. "Nick already has comprehensive experience and understanding of