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]
Pure Discovery New Zealand Wine Tasting – Sydney
PURE DISCOVERY NEW ZEALAND WINE TASTING - SYDNEY New Zealand Winegrowers invites you to sample a selection of the country's latest release wines at the Pure Discovery, New Zealand Wine trade tasting. Complemented by [Read more]
October 2014
Wine Communicator Award Finalists Announced
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) announced its finalists in six of the eight Wine Communicator Awards today. The winners will be announced at a gala Awards Night on Wednesday, November 19 at the Four [Read more]
Victorian Wine Industry Stalwart Colin Campbell Awarded Legend of the Vine
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has announced the inaugural 2014 Victorian Legend of the Vine Award recipient as fourth generation winemaker Colin Campbell, from Campbells of Rutherglen. Mr Campbell received the award in front [Read more]
Sydney Royal puts call out for Wine Stewards
Looking to see how the Australian Wine Show System operates? Sydney Royal are seeking people within the wine industry to join the 2015 Stewarding team. For more information and to apply visit: For more [Read more]
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]