March 2020
Mentee application extended for WCA Wine Industry Mentor Program
At this unprecedented time there are a lot of elements that businesses and individuals are grappling with. It is on this basis that WCA have received a number of requests from individuals to be granted[Read more]
Boosting the careers of next generation wine communicators
After the tremendous success of the 2019 Wine Industry Mentor Program, Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) and the Adelaide Business School at The University of Adelaide are pleased to announce over 20 industry leaders are[Read more]
February 2020
New Board Chair Appointed for WCA
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) welcomes new Interim Chair Marni Cook, a proficient educator, recently appointed to the inaugural skills-based Board as Chair of the Board of McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association. The[Read more]
Australian Wine – Winning the long game
ASVO is proudly working in collaboration with Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) to present a two-day seminar on June 29-30, 2020. ‘Australian wine: winning the long game’ will tackle the big issues: growing, making and[Read more]
January 2020
Next Level Marketing Nous – Executive Short Courses from UniSA & the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute
In a world where consumers are bombarded with stimuli coming from every direction, it is important that wine businesses have clear marketing messages and strategies that engage their consumer effectively. Put[Read more]
South Australian Wine, What Do Our International Friends Think About It?
Whether you are reaching for a glass of a classy cool climate Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills, an old vine Grenache from McLaren Vale, or a refreshing Riesling from the Eden Valley; we as South[Read more]
December 2019
Great Wine Capitals – All You Need to Know
So what is Great Wine Capitals? The Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce founded Great Wine Capitals (“GWC”) in 1999. Today GWC is a global wine network that encourages travel, education and business exchanges between each[Read more]
Bordeaux – a Great Wine Capital
“I’m going where?!” I thought. I was already excited about being the 2019 Wine Media Cadet, and then they told me I was going to Bordeaux. While I was excited, I was also in shock.[Read more]
Behind the Scenes at the 2019 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
I have spent a lot of time over the years investigating the many different aspects of the wine industry, but up until now, I really had no idea of the level of effort and rigour[Read more]
China-Australia Wine Marketing Summit 2020 Announced
Mainland China continues to be an important market for the Australian Wine Sector. Off the back of the success of the 2019 Summit, Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) will be hosting the 2020 China-Australia Wine[Read more]
November 2019
USA Market – Is it the new hope for Aussie wine?
The following account of the Q&A Panel Series event held in Adelaide on Tuesday 26 November 2019 was written by Shirley Fraser, WCA SA Chapter Chair and Board member. USA - Is it the new[Read more]
The Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards – Yalumba Family Winemakers
Have you ever been to Yalumba Family Winemakers before? Up until recently, I hadn’t. I knew about it, I had enjoyed a few of their wines, but I had never visited. So when I finally[Read more]
The Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards – Maxwell Wines
A Restaurant with Style – Maxwell Wines Maxwell Wines is situated in the rolling hills of McLaren Vale, nestled between the sea in the west, and the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges in the[Read more]
The Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards – Lanzerac Country Estate
Lanzerac Country Estate sits just outside of Tanunda, featuring a picturesque backdrop of the Barossa Ranges and is surrounded by vines. The Estate holds a very special place in owner’s Justin and Casey Carter’s hearts.[Read more]
The Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards – Kimbolton Wines
Ever been to Langhorne Creek? I bet some of you have never heard of it, let alone know that is one of South Australia’s premium wine producing regions. As the weather warms up and we[Read more]
The Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards – Gemtree
Winners two years in a row, second time just as sweet as the first. Gemtree are the winners of this year’s Best of Wine Tourism Award for Best Sustainable Tourism Practices. It is in fact[Read more]
WCA celebrates the tenth Wine Communicator Awards
Last night saw Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) announce the winners of the 2019 Wine Communicator Awards eleven categories, including the Wine Communicator of the Year at Handpicked Cellar Door, in Chippendale, New South Wales.[Read more]
Samantha Payne confirmed as MC for the Wine Communicator Awards
Highly regarded sommelier and wine communicator, Samantha Payne will be the Master of Ceremonies at Wine Communicators night of nights, the Wine Communicator Awards being held at Handpicked Cellar Door, Sydney on Wednesday 13 November.[Read more]
October 2019
Steve Flamsteed Wins VIC WCA Legend of the Vine 2019
Steve Flamsteed was today announced Legend of the Vine amongst industry peers at the annual Royal Melbourne Jimmy Watson Trophy Winners Lunch. As a winemaker, chef and cheesemaker, our 2019 Victorian Legend of the Vine;[Read more]
2019 Wine Communicator Awards Finalists Announced
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has today announced the finalists in the 10 categories of the 2019 Wine Communicator Awards, including a new award category: Best Wine Student. Sixteen experienced and respected wine industry professionals[Read more]
Notice of WCA AGM 2019
2019 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[Read more]
Pam Dunsford Wins SA WCA Legend of the Vine 2019
Pam Dunsford grew up in an era where young women did not hold winemaking positions. Having studied a degree in bio- Royal Adelaide Wine ShowWayville, South AustraliaPhoto: John Krüger chemistry and horticulture from[Read more]
September 2019
2019 Wine Industry Mentor Program Recipients Announced
The Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) and the Adelaide Business School of the University of Adelaide are proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural, Wine Industry Mentor Program. Having received an impressive 45 high[Read more]
2019 Wine Media Cadet Announced
Young wine advocate Mariette Morris has been named the 2019 Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) Wine Media Cadet. The State Government sponsored WCA Wine Media Cadetship aims to empower young people who are passionate about[Read more]
August 2019
WCA Royal Adelaide Wine Show Awards Lunch Grows from Strength to Strength
The Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) Royal Adelaide Wine Show Awards Lunch is the showpiece event on the South Australian (SA) wine calendar. Run in partnership with the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of SA[Read more]