June 2017
Wine Communicator Awards open for entries
Wine Communicator of the Year AwardsEntries 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]
May 2017
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[Read more]
April 2017
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[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,[Read more]
March 2017
WCA welcomes new Marketing Co-ordinator
Wine Communicators Australia (WCA) are pleased to announce the appointment of their new Marketing Coordinator, Maria Calabrese. Maria comes to the role with a strong events and retail background. After successfully running her own business,[Read more]
October 2016
2016 WCA Awards Finalists Announced
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has today announced the finalists in the seven categories of the 2016 Wine Communicator Awards.The extended awards program is now in its 4th year. The Wine Communicator of the Year[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[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,[Read more]
August 2016
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[Read more]
Call for Entries: 2016 Wine Communicator Awards
If you or someone you know is doing great things telling the Australian wine story, now is the time to make some noise. Entries have opened for WCA's 2016 Wine Communicator Awards, which this[Read more]
July 2016
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[Read more]
November 2015
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[Read more]
WCA chooses Wine Ark for its wine storage
Wine Communicators of Australia is delighted to welcome Wine Ark as a Gold Partner. Wine Ark will support WCA's major events in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide by providing wine storage facilities in each city.[Read more]
October 2015
Ross Brown named WCA Legend of the Vine
Ross Brown, one of the Australian wine industry's most respected leaders, was today named the 2015 Victorian Legend of the Vine by Wine Communicators of Australia. The former CEO and now Executive Director of[Read more]
Record Entries Showcase Quality of Wine Communication
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[Read more]
Bill Hardy named WCA Legend of the Vine
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[Read more]
July 2015
Wine Communicator Awards Open for Entries
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[Read more]
April 2015
Congratulations WSET on receiving Queens Award
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[Read more]
March 2015
The Court of Master Sommeliers New Certification Program in Sydney
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[Read more]
Fuller joins as National PLONK on the Road Partner
WCA has welcomed content marketing agency, FULLER, as the national partner - and official road-crew - for this year's annual lecture series "PLONK on the Road" in April. Account Director Will Fuller will join[Read more]
February 2015
Wine Champion Rob Hirst Awarded Legend of the Vine
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[Read more]
Wine Communicators of Australia appoints new Executive Officer
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[Read more]
January 2015
Wine Communicators of Australia announces new Chair
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[Read more]
November 2014
Wine Communicator Award Winners Announced
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[Read more]
Air New Zealand Wine Awards – Trade Tasting – Melbourne & Brisbane
AIR NEW ZEALAND WINE AWARDS - MELBOURNE & BRISBANE TRADE TASTINGS Join New Zealand Winegrowers for the Air New Zealand Wine Awards Gold and Silver medal trade tastings in Melbourne and Brisbane and be[Read more]