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
Wine Communicators of Australia today call for nominations in the new-look Wine Communicator Awards. The organisation's members have a voice that helps shape the future of the Australian wine industry and the expanded awards are set to recognise excellence across six categories. The new Awards include WCA's already established Wine Communicator of the Year and Best Digital Wine Communicator as well as the New Wine Writer of the Year,
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SYDNEY ROYAL WINE SCHOLARSHIP Are you a student who is passionate about pursuing a career in the Australian wine industry? Applications are now open for the annual Sydney Royal Wine Scholarship. The Macquarie Group Sydney Royal Wine Show has partnered with the RAS Foundation, with the vision to assist the development of Australia's next generation of wine industry leaders. Donated by the Sydney Royal Wine Committee,
Australian wine exports continue to grow at higher price points Australian bottled wine exports grew across higher price points during the last financial year, along with the average value of bottled and bulk wine exports, according to the latest Wine Export Approvals Report June 2013, released by Wine Australia today. While the shipment of higher priced wines above $7.50 per litre represents only 4 per cent of the volume
Australia's 2013 vintage expected to be of high quality in most regions Australia's 2013 vintage is expected to be of a very high quality with Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon standouts across most regions and Pinot Noir, Grenache, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Semillon of excellent quality across some regions, according to the National Vintage Review - 2013 report, released by Wine Australia today. The report, which provides a regional
2013 vintage delivers a mixed result for the Australian wine industry The Winemakers' Federation of Australia today announced a 1.83-million-tonne crush for the 2013 vintage. That is 170,000 tonnes or 10% above last year and well above the six-year average. "Following a number of lower vintages, the 2013 crush reminds us that the production potential of the Australian industry remains too high and is not in balance with local
WSET - SYDNEY CBD location WSET levels of wine & spirit education delivered in the heart of Sydney. The courses will be presented in beautiful surroundings at The Hotel School Sydney, 60 Philip St, Sydney. See brochure below for details. For more information & to book, please contact Sydney Wine Academy on 02 9448 6369 or www.sydneywineacademy.com.au PS Please note that the first L2 course has been adjusted to
Be amongst the first to hear the official tally and outcomes of Vintage 2013. On Friday, June 28, Winemakers' Federation of Australia (WFA) will release the highlights of its annual national Vintage Report simultaneously at lunches in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. The WCA Vintage Report Luncheon is a must attend event for anyone who has an interest in the Australian wine industry. Each city event, will feature three industry
Starting in May this year, the Sydney Wine Academy will offer Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses at two great locations in Victoria. In Melbourne CBD, the Academy will run WSET Award Levels 1, 2, and 3 in Wines and Spirits at Papa Goose restaurant in Flinders Lane, a venue that is already known for providing some of the finest food and wine experiences in Melbourne. Regional Victorians
WCA members can receive French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry member price of $60 when they book with FACCI for the inaugural Concours des Vins du NSW. This is a $20 saving off the full price of $80. The Concours des Vin du NSW is a true celebration of the diversity and quality of NSW wines. This event is organised under the patronage of the Consulate-General of France. The
