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International Wine Tourism Grants now open.

2017-12-13T09:51:43+10:3013 December 2017|News|

Applications are now open for $10m of international wine tourism grants as a part of the Export Regional Wine Support Package. State wine associations, eligible consortia and entities can now apply for funding through the Australian Government’s International Wine Tourism State Grants and International Wine Tourism Competitive Grants. The two grant programs each have $5 million in funding for exciting wine tourism experiences that will build a stronger pull for

Notice of WCA Resumptions of AGM Adjourned

2017-12-09T18:30:58+10:307 December 2017|News|

2018 WCA Resumption of Annual General Meeting Adjourned NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Rule 7.1 of the Constitution of Wine Communicators of Australia Limited ABN 81 151 598 168, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held 5th February 2018 at the Wine Australia Office, South Australia at 5.30pm.   AGENDA Welcome from the Chair Acceptance of apologies received and those

Hong Kong – a wine media cadet’s journey down the rabbit hole…

2017-11-16T13:15:20+10:3016 November 2017|Media release, News|

I guess it’s easy to feel perhaps a little smug about food and wine when you have grown up in one of the best wine regions of the world… But then you take your sheltered little self off to Hong Kong. Bam! What a city! After 6 days of the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, restaurants, lunching with sommeliers and celebrity chefs, a private dinner in the owners box

2017 Wine Communicator of the Year Award Results

2017-11-03T17:16:21+10:302 November 2017|Media release, News|

Thanks to Pernod Ricard Winemakers, guests were treated to the spectacular views of Sydney Harbor from the 43rd floor of the new Barangaroo Towers last night.  Master of Ceremonies, Nathan Earl provided an entertaining and heartfelt delivery of the awards, supported by Awards Partners, Calibria Family Wines, Drinks Association, Ehrenberb Bass Institute, Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Treasury Wine Estates, Wine-Searcher and event sponsor Riedel. The annual Wine Communicator of the Year

Under the Influence – Who really holds sway in the buying decision today? NSW

2017-10-26T20:49:21+10:3023 October 2017|News|

Monday 23rd October saw our NSW Chapter put on their thinking - and drinking - chapeaus and get stuck into Under the Influence - Who really holds sway in wine-buying decisions today? An idea shamelessly stolen following the Victorian Chapter's successful series of events, we gathered disparate views from across the industry to pick apart consumer influences and decision making. The panel comprised: Jason Bowyer, Buying Director for Wines &

Viv Thomson – 2017 Victorian Legend of the Vine

2017-10-26T10:39:03+10:3021 October 2017|Media release, News|

To a standing ovation yesterday, Eric Vivian Thomson, fondly known as Viv Thomson amongst wine industry peers, was announced Legend of the Vine Victoria at the annual WCA Melbourne Wine Show Awards Lunch. Thomson comes from a long line of winemakers and received ‘Legend of the Vine’ status for his service to the wine industry as one of Australia’s longest serving winemakers. “Viv has made an outstanding contribution to the

Notice of WCA AGM

2017-10-27T09:37:06+10:3011 October 2017|News|

2017 WCA Annual General Meeting NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Rule 7.1 of the Constitution of Wine Communicators of Australia Limited ABN 81 151 598 168, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held 1st November 2017 at the Pernod Ricard Office, Sydney at 5.30pm. AGENDA Welcome from the Chair Acceptance of apologies received and those tendered from the floor of

Wine Communicator Awards finalists announced

2017-10-11T11:58:32+10:306 October 2017|Media release, News|

Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has today announced the finalists in the 10 categories of the 2017 Wine Communicator Awards. Following judges feedback in 2016, this year both the ‘Best Wine Book’ and ‘Best Wine Publication’ were split in to two distinct categories, technical and trade, and consumer. A new category was also developed for Best Wine Public Relations Campaign. 15 experienced and respected wine industry professionals have been selected

Brain Walsh – WCA SA Legend of the Vine 2017

2017-10-04T12:09:06+10:3029 September 2017|Media release, News|

Brian Walsh, independent wine consultant and the national chair for Wine Australia, was today announced Legend of the Vine South Australia at the annual Royal Adelaide Wine Show Awards Lunch. Walsh was awarded ‘Legend of the Vine’ status for his outstanding contribution to the Australian wine industry. Brian was unable to accept the prestigious honour at today’s WCA Adelaide Wine Show Awards Lunch, his children Alistair and Zoe received

2017 Wine Media Cadet Announcement

2017-09-15T08:35:10+09:3015 September 2017|News|

Barossa wine marketer Emily Hay is set to help tell the state’s premium wine story as the WCA Wine Media Cadet. As the 2017 WCA Wine Media Cadet, Emily will gain exclusive experiences and insights into the state’s wine industry as part of a tailored program which will see her travel overseas and attend key industry events to develop her wine writing skills, meet high profile wine industry contacts

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