Huon Hooke awarded NSW Legend of the Vine 2018
Huon Hooke, known in the industry as one of the most trusted voices in Australian Wine, was today announced Legend of the Vine NSW at the WCA Sydney Royal Wine Show Trophy Winners Lunch. With [Read more]
Wine Communicators of Australia & Wine Intelligence present Insights into Sustainable, Organic and Low Alcohol Wine in 2018
Members and friends of the wine industry are invited to a special presentation from leading wine research and insights agency Wine Intelligence on the trends and opportunities in sustainable, organic [Read more]
New Board Member Joins Wine Communicators of Australia
In a changing of the guard, the Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) are delighted to announce that Stephanie Doboudin will take up a role on the National Board of the [Read more]
2018 Sydney Royal Wine Show Trophy Winners Lunch Tickets Now Available
MEDIA RELEASE 23 April 2018
The Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) invite wine lovers and industry professionals to its flagship annual event, the Sydney Royal Wine Show Trophy Winners Lunch, taking [Read more]
Hong Kong – a wine media cadet’s journey down the rabbit hole…
I guess it’s easy to feel perhaps a little smug about food and wine when you have grown up in one of the best wine regions of the world… But then you take your sheltered [Read more]
2017 Wine Communicator of the Year Award Results
Thanks to Pernod Ricard Winemakers, guests were treated to the spectacular views of Sydney Harbor from the 43rd floor of the new Barangaroo Towers last night. Master of Ceremonies, Nathan Earl provided an entertaining and [Read more]
Viv Thomson – 2017 Victorian Legend of the Vine
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 [Read more]
Wine Communicator Awards finalists announced
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’ [Read more]
Brain Walsh – WCA SA Legend of the Vine 2017
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 [Read more]
Clive Hartley – NSW Legend of the Vine 2017
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 [Read more]
Wine Communicator Awards open for entries
Wine Communicator of the Year Awards
Entries are now open for WCA’s prestigious annual Wine Communicator of the Year Awards, which this year will be offered in 10 categories.
Following judges feedback in 2016, both the [Read more]
Wine media cadetship launches in SA
Wine media cadetship launches in SA
A wine media cadetship aimed at aspiring journalists with a thirst for specialising in the wine sector, has opened for application this week. The cadetship is run by Wine Communicators [Read more]
WCA Welcomes New Board Members
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) is delighted to announce the appointment of new National Board members Carolyn Coon, Alaina McGregor and Justine Henschke.
WCA Chairman Angus Barnes said the WCA Board was thrilled to have three [Read more]
NSWWIA changes Executive Officer
The New South Wales Wine Industry Association (NSWWIA) has welcomed Angus Barnes as Acting Executive Officer following the announcement of Stuart McGrath-Kerr’s retirement.
McGrath-Kerr held the role of Executive Officer for the past 20 years, overseeing [Read more]
Kathleen Quealy – Victorian Legend of the Vine 2016
Kathleen Quealy grew up in an era where young girls grew up to be nurses or teacher. Not winemakers. She has shaped her wine career in her own vision, not conforming to the accepted wisdom [Read more]
d’Arry Osborn named Legend of the Vine (SA)
With a history in the wine industry that spans his lifetime of nearly 90 years, d’Arry Osborn, was today named the 2016 South Australian Legend of the Vine by Wine Communicators of Australia.
d’Arry, received the [Read more]
Wine Communicators Australia appoints new Executive Officer
This appointment is the latest phase in building WCA’s relevance as the “go to” resource for its members.
WCA Chairman, Angus Barnes would like to thank Nick Carne, former Executive Officer, for his contribution to WCA. [Read more]
Iain Riggs named Legend of the Vine
Iain Riggs, the driving force behind Brokenwood Wines and one of the industry’s most passionate advocates, has been named the 2016 NSW Legend of the Vine by Wine Communicators of Australia.
The award was appropriately presented [Read more]
Vinexpo Hong Kong – Strong Interest in Australian Wine
Media release – Wine Australia
Monday 30 May 2016
A surge of interest for Australian wine amid record crowds at Vinexpo Hong Kong
At Vinexpo Hong Kong last week, record crowds of more than 17,000 highly [Read more]
Wine Communicator Award Winners Announced
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) announced the nine winners of its Wine Communicator Awards at a rousing Awards Night at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney on Tuesday November 10).
The awards and their winners were: