The 2022 Sydney Royal Wine Show Trophy Winners Lunch, held on 5th August, saw the announcement that Andrew Caillard had been honoured  for his years of contribution to the Australian wine industry. Andrew said that he was “honoured and humbled” by the recognition. Andrew has contributed to building the industry as an auctioneer, writer, commentator, wine show judge, and international advocate for Australian wine. WCA Executive Officer Andrew Stark said

Applications are now open for the 2022 Wine Communicators of Australia wine media cadetship. The cadetship program, now in its sixth year, fosters emerging talent and promotes excellence in Australian wine media and communications. Aimed at empowering young people who aspire to be wine writers, the cadetship will enrich the pool of wine communicators and create proud ambassadors to advance the positive promotion of Australia wine on an international stage.

Entries open today for Wine Communicator of Australia (WCA)’s prestigious annual Wine Communicator Awards, which recognises outstanding contribution to, and excellence in, wine communication in all its forms. WCA Executive Officer Andrew Stark said, “We’re delighted to once again have the chance to celebrate those people who do so much to tell the many stories that our wine community has to tell. These awards reflect the diversity of how these

Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) is delighted to announce that the flagship Sydney Royal Wine Show Trophy Winners Lunch is to be held at Doltone House Hyde Park on Friday 5 August 2022, 12.30pm – 3.30pm. The WCA Sydney Royal Wine Show Trophy Winners Lunch provides a chance to immerse yourself in this year’s trophy and award-winning wines and hear from the Chair of Judges Ms Sarah Crowe, while enjoying

Fifty-five early career professionals have today been announced as the latest recruits to the Wine Industry Mentor Program following extraordinary numbers of applications for the expanded program.  Industry partners Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology, the University of Adelaide, Wine Australia, Wine Industry Suppliers Association and Wine Communicators of Australia congratulate the mentees and mentors of the program for 2022.   One of the drivers of Australian wine’s global success

The Wine Industry Mentor Program, which pairs early career wine sector professionals with respected wine sector leaders as a way of building industry capability and a spirit of collaboration, is now open for applications. The program is designed to boost both personal and professional development in future generations of wine industry professionals by giving them the opportunity to connect with like-minded, ambitious wine professionals, grow their knowledge from respected wine

The 2021 Sydney Royal Wine Show Trophy Winners Lunch, held on 16th December, saw the announcement that Sandra Przibilla had been honoured for her years of contribution to the Australian wine industry. Sandra said that she was “honoured and humbled” by the recognition. Sandra has contributed to building the industry as a retailer, a wholesaler, an industry leader and as a pioneer of diversity and inclusion in the drinks industry.

Last night saw Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) announce the winners of the 2021 Wine Communicator Awards eleven 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. Now in its twelfth year, support for the Wine Communicator Awards continues to grow and in 2021 we received a great response to the three