October 2014
Adelaide Educator, Author Patrick Iland awarded Legend of the Vine
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has announced the inaugural 2014 South Australian Legend of the Vine Award recipient as Adelaide educator and author Patrick Iland OAM. Dr Iland received the award in front of[Read more]
September 2014
2014 Vin de Champagne Finalists Announced
The Champagne Bureau Australia recently announced 12 finalists from around the country for the 2014 Vin de Champagne Awards. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Vin de Champagne Awards, presented every two[Read more]
Wine Day Out – Melbourne. $50 off for WCA Members
WHAT IS WINE DAY OUT? Wine Day Out is a day of TEDx-style short talks and panel discussions celebrating the multiple personalities of wine from across the globe, industry trends, marketing and wine communication.[Read more]
Outlook Conference – Taking Charge of your Future
You're invited to join wine industry leaders from across Australia in Adelaide this October for what's shaping up to be the country's national wine week. The centrepiece is the Outlook 2014: Taking Charge of[Read more]
August 2014
WCA Membership Survey: Give us your feedback
Wine Communicators of Australia is hoping you might have a few minutes to help us with this brief Membership Survey. Since becoming a national body in 2012, we have worked hard to form an[Read more]
July 2014
2015 Sydney Royal Wine Scholarship – Entries now Open
CALLING FOR APPLICANTS for the 2015 SYDNEY ROYAL WINE SCHOLARSHIP Since 2011, the RAS Foundation has provided over 180 students with $921,500 worth of financial support to fulfill their educational goals. The helping hand[Read more]
Wine Communicator Awards Open for Entries
Entries for the Wine Communicator Awards 2014 open today (July 2), and Wine Communicators of Australia invites the Australian wine industry's most talented writers, designers, publishers and communicators to nominate. 2014 sees the addition[Read more]
June 2014
WCA Free Webinar: “Know your audience: How to get retailers to buy your wine.” TUE 1 July 1.00pm EST
How well do you follow the wine marketing commandment of 'know thy audience'? Think it just applies to consumers? It doesn't and there's new research that shows getting to know - and we mean[Read more]
May 2014
2014 Vintage Lunch – Adelaide 27 June
Be amongst the first to hear a wrap up of Vintage 2014 across three sectors of the industry. On Friday, June 27, Wine Communicators of Australia hosts Lawrie Stanford, Tom Barry and Andre Eikmeier,[Read more]
Aussie Wine Month – May 2014
Wine Australia - Aussie Wine Month Promotion Australia produces some of the world's best wines and we're encouraging sommeliers and restaurants to ensure Australian wines are front and centre throughout the month of May.[Read more]
April 2014
Annual Lecture 2014: More from Mabray
The Annual Lecture series for 2014 has officially wrapped up, having presented an acclaimed and highly beneficial insight into the real power of digital intelligence and its potential for true wine business growth. Lecture[Read more]
March 2014
2014 Australian Wine List of the Year Awards closing 28 March 2014
Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards 2014 entries closing 28 March 2014. Now recognised as one of the hospitality and tourism Industry's most prestigious Award Programs, presenting partners - leading premium wine distributor[Read more]
February 2014
2014 Annual Lecture – Paul Mabray, Vintank
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) is thrilled to announce Paul Mabray, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of VinTank, as presenter of this year's national Annual Lecture Series. He will discuss the power of digital[Read more]
David Lowe Announced Legend of the Vine
David Lowe announced Legend of the Vine Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has announced the inaugural 2014 Legend of the Vine Award recipient as Mudgee winemaker and well-known NSW wine advocate David Lowe. Mr[Read more]
January 2014
Wine Communicators of Australia Launch Legend of the Vine Award
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) will announce the new 2014 Legend of the Vine Award at the WCA Sydney Royal Wine Show Trophy Winners Lunch on Friday, February 14. The WCA Legend of the[Read more]
Sydney Royal Wine Experience
Whether you are a wine aficionado eager to taste the latest medal-winning drops or looking to spend a great afternoon with friends, the Sydney Royal Wine Experience will be the perfect indulgence. With a[Read more]
November 2013
Wine Communicator Awards Winners Announced
Wine Communicator Award winners announced Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) announced the seven winners of its newly expanded Wine Communicator Awards at a rousing Awards Night at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, last[Read more]
October 2013
Stewards required for Sydney Royal Wine Show
As RAS NSW are expanding to six judging panels in 2014, they require some new stewards. The RAS have asked WCA to inquire if some of our NSW based members may be interested in[Read more]
September 2013
Artisan Wine Storage Unveils $2M Facility in Sydney
Artisan Wine Storage unveils $2M facility in Sydney Innovative wine storage and tasting lounge, Artisan Wine Storage has launched in Sydney. Dedicated to the proper care and management of wine, the $2million facility offers[Read more]
Countdown for Award Deadline Begins
Enter the Wine Communicator Awards here.
August 2013
Wine Day Out in Melbourne – Special Rates for WCA Members
Wine Day Out is a day of TED-style Talks discussing and celebrating the multiple personalities of wine from across the globe as well as industry trends, marketing and how it is communicated to and[Read more]
James Halliday to Launch “A Vision for Wine” at Trophy Winners Lunch in Melbourne
Australia's leading wine communicator and WCA Patron, Mr James Halliday AM will launch "A Vision for Wine", the history of The Viticultural Society of Victoria. Written by acclaimed author and historian, Mr David Dunstan,[Read more]
Sommeliers Australia Quay Restaurant Fundraiser – 5 September 2013
GALA DINNER SUPPORTING SOMMELIERS AUSTRALIA AT QUAY RESTAURANT - Thursday 5 September 2013 On Thursday, 5 September 2013, great food and wine come together in the Greenroom at Quay Restaurant in support of the[Read more]
Get Involved with Melbourne Wine Week
Submissions are now open for Melbourne Wine Week events. Entries are now open for your event to be promoted as part of the inaugural Melbourne Wine Week, 25 October - 1 November 2013. Melbourne[Read more]
July 2013
Entries Open to New and Expanded Wine Communicator Awards
Wine Communicators of Australia today call for nominations in the new-look Wine Communicator Awards. The organisation's members have a voice that helps shape the future of the Australian wine industry and the expanded awards[Read more]