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 [Read more]
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 [Read more]
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 [Read more]
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 [Read more]
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 [Read more]
Following the recent resignation of two of our National Board members, Angie Bradbury and Lisa Webber, WCA would like to put a call out for nominations to replace these roles. WCA is the pre-eminent national organisation for professionals working in wine or those people who just like to drink and talk about it. WCA is an important conduit for bringing the industry and the people in it together. WCA [Read more]
It is a sad but inevitable day that I need to announce the resignation of two of the most loyal and long serving board members of the Wine Communicators of Australia, Angie Bradbury and Lisa Webber. Both Angie and Lisa leave the board in a better position as a result of their tenure. This will allow the next ‘leaders’ of the WCA come through and hopefully tackle the role [Read more]
Do your homework, and give a shit.These were two key messages from another engrossing Under the Influence panel discussion held by Wine Communicators of Australia in Victoria. The sell-out event took place at The Imperial Hotel on Monday, 4th September with a panel comprising Clare Burder (The Humble Tumbler), John Harris (Mitchell Harris), Paul Ghaie (Blackhearts & Sparrows), and journalist Max Allen (Financial Review, Gourmet Traveller). It was once again [Read more]
House of Fine Wine (HoFW), the Australian distribution company for three of the world’s most accomplished and admired wine brands - Société Jacques Bollinger (SJB), Henschke and Villa Maria - have announced the appointment of Rob Hirst as the new Chairman of the Advisory Board. Hirst has worked with all three family-owned brands for many years, and also has extensive expertise in the Australia market. He was previously Chairman [Read more]
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) is delighted to announce this year's winner of the NSW Legend of the Vine, Clive Hartley. Unfortunately, Clive was unable to accept the prestigious award in person at the WCA Sydney Royal Wine Show Awards Lunch, held today as he is overseas. A seasoned author, wine writer, sommelier, wine judge and professional wine educator, Clive Hartley has been a prominent figure in the Australian wine [Read more]
