Ross Brown, one of the Australian wine industry's most respected leaders, was today named the 2015 Victorian Legend of the Vine by Wine Communicators of Australia. The former CEO and now Executive Director of Brown Brothers received the award in front of 150 industry peers and guests at the WCA Royal Melbourne Wine Show Awards Lunch. The Legend of the Vine recognises an individual who has made an outstanding
The 2015 Wine Communicator of the Year Awards have attracted record entries, with particularly strong interest in the digital media and new wine educator categories. “It is a great result and shows that the awards are very much in step with the industry,” said WCA Chair Angus Barnes. “Digital media and education are crucial to telling the modern story of Australian wine, but there is always a place for
Fifth generation Hardy winemaking family member, Bill Hardy, was today named the 2015 South Australian Legend of the Vine by Wine Communicators of Australia. Bill, who is Hardys Global Brand Ambassador, received the award in front of an audience of 350 industry peers and corporate guests at the WCA Royal Adelaide Wine Show Awards Lunch, at the Adelaide Showgrounds. WCA Chair Angus Barnes said the 'Legend of the Vine'
Entries open today (8 July) for WCA's prestigious annual Wine Communicator Awards, which for the first time will include a category for Best Wine Educator. WCA Chairman Angus Barnes said the time was right to acknowledge the key role good wine education played in promoting and stimulating the industry. "Educators are the champions of our industry, inspiring and helping consumers and trade to delve deeper and discover more about
Congratulations to WCA Bronze Partner - Wine & Spirit Education Trust, who last week received the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise in International Trade. WCA is extremely proud of its continued affiliation and partnership with WSET. Media Release: HM THE QUEEN HONOURS WSET FOR TEACHING THE WORLD ABOUT WINE The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is celebrating being awarded The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2015 in International Trade.
The Court of Master Sommeliers returns to Sydney in July 2015 to offer its internationally recognised qualification programme for Sommeliers. For the first time ever, The Court of Master Sommeliers will also be offering the Advanced certification in Australia for eligible candidates. Franck Moreau MS, says "This is a wonderful opportunity for sommeliers to obtain an internationally recognised and highly prestigious qualification. The Sommelier Profession within the industry today
WCA has welcomed content marketing agency, FULLER, as the national partner - and official road-crew - for this year's annual lecture series "PLONK on the Road" in April. Account Director Will Fuller will join Nathan, Chris and Josh from PLONK on the road trip and host the events in Adelaide (April 21), Melbourne (April 22) and Sydney (April 23). Mr Fuller said FULLER has been plugging Australian plonk since
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
