If we personified the South Australian GI as a family, Langhorne Creek would be the middle child – a consistent high achiever, rarely acknowledged. Despite a recent Jimmy Watson, mum and dad still reminisce about their eldest’s win two years prior. People commend modesty but where does it get you? How does the saying go… Always the bridesmaid never the bride? Before losing hope, remember one word. Camilla. The [Read more]
Can you recall your life at 25? In popular psychology, 25 is typically the time one experiences a quarter life crisis – by definition "a period of insecurity, doubt and disappointment surrounding your career, relationships and financial situation". For some it is the transition period from university to full-time employment. That awkward limbo between ambition and entry level reality. Time spent reminiscing on a fun former self, a uni timetable [Read more]
The 49th Bushing Lunch was coronation of the new McLaren Vale Monarchs Malcolm and Richard Leask of Hither & Yon. For those, like myself, who have never experienced ‘a Bushing’ – the inspiration comes from medieval times when tavern owners would celebrate the arrival of new vintage wines by hanging ivy bushes above their venue doors. The region substituted ivy for olive branches, in a tradition that spans back to [Read more]
The Wine Industry Mentor Program is back in 2023 and seeking applications from individuals who are ready to build long-lasting connections in their careers across the grape and wine sector. Applications opened today, 1 March, and will close on 31 March 2023. The structured mentoring program pairs early career professionals from across the grape and wine community – from viticulture to winemaking, research to logistics, marketing, and media, and more [Read more]
Each year, there is a media catchword. Unprecedented times (remember them?). Teal. Sustainability. The latter has expanded beyond Murdoch’s headlines to find itself the new category of WISA’s (Wine Industry Suppliers Association) Industry Awards, a glamourous affair comprising over 400 wine industry stakeholders at Adelaide Oval. It appears the wine industry is not just red and white… it is green. Over the years I have attended my fair share of [Read more]
Last night saw Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) announce the winners of the 2022 Wine Communicator Awards ten categories, including the overall Wine Communicator of the Year. The annual Wine Communicator Awards recognises outstanding contribution to, and excellence in, wine communication in all its forms. Fifteen experienced and respected wine industry professionals were selected to judge the categories across a number of criteria. The judges were [Read more]
2022 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 23rd November 2022 at Building 121, Bent Street The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park , Sydney at 5.00pm AEDT. Register your place here. AGENDA Welcome from the Chair Acceptance of [Read more]
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) is pleased to announce the finalists of the 9 categories for the 2022 Wine Communicator Awards. We are extremely pleased with the quality and success that has come from all communicators within the wine industry this year. Each entry is reviewed by a panel of expert judges and a winner is selected in consultation with the WCA Board. The overall Wine Communicator of the Year [Read more]
Peter Hayes was named the SA Legend of the Vine in front of many of his wine industry associates and colleagues at the WCA Royal Adelaide Wine and Spirits Show Trophy Winners Lunch on Friday 7th October. The prestigious award recognises Peter’s outstanding contribution to the industry. His diverse career spans over 30 years and includes lasting contributions to education and training, R&D investment and management, viticultural operations, and industry [Read more]
Aspiring wine writer Tijana Laganin has been announced as the 2022 Wine Communicators Australia (WCA) wine media cadet. Tijana is the sixth cadet in the program, which aims to foster emerging talent and promotes excellence in Australian wine media and communications. The cadetship provides a young person who is passionate about South Australia’s wine industry a valuable opportunity to develop their wine media skills. Tijana is a wine marketing and sales [Read more]