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  [Read more]

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'  [Read more]

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  [Read more]

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.  [Read more]

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  [Read more]

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  [Read more]

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  [Read more]

Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) is delighted to announce the appointment of new Chair Angus Barnes. Mr Barnes, who is Brand Communications and Heritage Director at Pernod Ricard Winemakers, was unanimously elected at last Wednesday's national board meeting, with former Chair Angie Bradbury elected as Deputy Chair. Mr Barnes said he was delighted to take on the new role and was looking forward to continuing the great work done  [Read more]

Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) announced the eight winners of its Wine Communicator Awards at a rousing Awards Night at the Four Seasons Hotel, on Wednesday night (November 19), including the coveted Wine Communicator of the Year. The awards and their winners are: Wine Communicator of the Year - Jeni Port Digital Communicator of the Year - Cake Wines Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine New Wine Writer Award - Charley  [Read more]