WCA has various levels of membership available to suit all potential members within the industry.
Wine Communicators of Australia is the pre-eminent national organisation for professionals working in wine or those people who like to drink and talk about it. It is a conduit for bringing the industry, and diverse and skilled people in it together. Our members include winemakers, wine writers, wine marketers, wine retailers and many others who make up the Australian wine industry, as well as wine lovers who wish to be a part of the conversation. We keep our members actively informed with a monthly newsletter, extensive webinar program, industry updates and annual consumer insights and many other touch points throughout the year.
If you work in wine or have an interest in it, membership to WCA is a must have and will keep you abreast of all the goings on in the industry as well as providing access to a group of like minded peers to talk all things wine.
WCA’s delivers 5 key benefits to its members.
Education
Events
Insights
Networking
Special Offers
Access to an annual webinar program that explores a range of industry topics and access to education programs including the Wine Industry Mentor Program.
Member ticket discounts to WCA national and state-based events, including the Royal Wine Show Lunches.
Subscription to WCA’s Monthly Update featuring upcoming industry events, news and latest communication trends.
Opportunity to network via a regular calendar of WCA events.
Special offers from WCA partners on industry events, wine publication subscriptions and a range of wine products/services.
Testimonials
“Crittenden Estate has been a WCA member since 2016. We continue to see the value in our WCA membership year on year.The online webinars consist of quality speakers and a professional, focused format. The networking events are a great way of infiltrating the industry. The WCA team offers excellent customer service to its members.”
Zoe Crittenden, Director – Crittenden Estate
“Brokenwood has been a member of WCA since 2016. Apart from tickets to Sydney Royal Wine Show lunch, we value the educational webinars run by the WCA, which connects us in regional Australia to the latest industry advice. I have also participated for the last two years in its Wine Industry Mentoring Program, which I find as rewarding as I hope the mentees do. Finally, the Wine Media Guide provides an annual update for wineries to ensure its comms are as effective as possible. We’d recommend membership.”
Geoff Krieger, CEO – Brokenwood Wines
“I have been a member of the Wine Communicators of Australia for over a decade and it has been an important tool in my career in the wine industry in marketing and public relations.
Attending events in both Sydney and Adelaide has helped me forge new professional contacts and build relationships with wine writers and industry members as well as taste a vast array of wines. The online webinars are relevant and informative and keep me up-to-date with current trends in branding, social media and more. All guests are knowledgeable and experts in their field and offer valuable tips and advice.”
Kate Kriven, Marketing & PR Consultant
“Wine Network Consulting, has been successful in the wine industry for over 30 years and a big part of that success is because we place great importance on networking, as our name implies. There are plenty of forums for the straight technical aspects of viticulture, winemaking, engineering etc. but keeping up with the industry trends in the areas outside of our core technical business is also important.
WCA provides us with great connections to the broader base of the industry, like journalists, retailers, restaurateurs, wholesalers and even knowledge hungry consumers.”
We find the meetings, forums, video-conferences that WCA present are extremely worthwhile and excellent value for money.”
Gary Baldwin, Director – Wine Network Solutions
“Liquid Ideas’ bread and butter is in communications so it’s essential we align with WCA year on year.
It’s a great way of staying ahead of the next best ‘things’ in the industry while supporting those who maybe have been along for the ride over many years. We also love the camaraderie the awards and events bring. The Sydney Royal Wine Show lunch is always a highlight!”
Sally Lewis, Director – Liquid Ideas
“As a student member of WCA, I can take full advantage of different benefits for my professional development. One of my most valuable advantages was being part of the Wine Industry Mentor Program 2021. My mentor guided me to define my career pathway during the program and network with wine professionals leaders. I can only express gratitude to him; he helped to ‘uncork’ my wine communication skills and connect with the wine community.”
Yanina Giordano, PhD Student – University of Adelaide
Become a member
WCA offers 5 levels of membership; concessional, individual, winery, regional associations and business.
To find out more about our membership offering and associated costs, click on the boxes below. Alternatively if you wish to discuss your options with a WCA representative, please contact us at wca@winecommunicators.com.au.
