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Friday 11 October 2024 in News, Wine Shows

The clue to filling your wine show dance card up

Tessa Brown from Vignerons Schmolzer & Brown comments on the nepotism/cronyism discussion in the Australian…
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Thursday 10 October 2024 in Corporate, New Appointments, News

CEO back in charge of the winery that sacked him

Craig Garvin, sacked as CEO by Australian Vintage (AVG) in May, is back in the…
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Wednesday 9 October 2024 in News, Wine Shows

Yes wine shows are changing, but are they improving?

Winemaker Robert Paul responds to Tom Carson's letter defending the Australian wine show system. Tom…
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Wednesday 9 October 2024 in Awards, Barossa, News, Viticulture

Legend of the Vine at the ‘pinnacle of viticulture’

Prue Henschke was named 2024 WCA SA Legend of the Vine at the WCA Royal…
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A helping hand Australian winemakers could do with right now

The Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) program is on hold. Just when the Australian wine…
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The challenges and opportunities for Australian wine across the globe

The global alcoholic drinks market – including wine – has been in a downward phase…
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Metala back in New Zealand after 20-year absence

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Australian wine, where the bloody hell are you?

Tony Park, a wine consultant and educator living in the UK, responds to Andrew Margan's…
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Survival techniques for Australian wineries

Let’s start the new year with long-term prognostications about the future of wine, including Australian.…
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New leadership role at Orbis Wines

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Pernod Ricard puts historic winery on the market

Pernod Ricard has put the famous Richmond Grove winery in Tanunda on the market and…
Hesketh Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2023 scores 92 points from Tyson Stelzer. “	
A cool elegance reflects the mild 2023 season at 400m of altitude in the Adelaide Hills, defining a style that captures precise varietal anecdotes in blackcurrant bud and passionfruit, set to a refreshingly tangy backbone of lemon and lime. Plucked at the perfect instant of ripeness, it culminates in a long tail of lively acidity and graceful flow that make for a Sauvignon of class and distinction.” $25. @heskethwines @adelaidehillswine
Tahbilk Nagambie Lakes Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 scores 93 points from Mike Bennie. “Classic, classy, easy to approach. It’s set to that luncheon Claret kind of zone of drinkability with lively blackcurrant, mint and eucalyptus highlights, pepper and dark choc-cherry going on. A touch of overt cedary seasoning feels apt for the style and more traditional approach of the producer. A distinct regional style. Feels like one for big decant and big time in cellar.” $24. @tahbilkwines @nagambielakes #Tahbilk #Cabernet #Sauvignon #NagambieLakes
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Apogee Deluxe Vintage Rosé Tasmania 2021 scores 95 points from Tyson Stelzer. “The cool 2021 season afforded Andrew Pirie the opportunity to harvest in early April, unusually late even for his cool site. The result was impressive accumulation of flavour and complexity in his Pinot Noir, brimming with all the Piper’s River hallmarks of Turkish delight, rose petal and red cherries. I love the seamless contrast of grand cru concentration with the energy and tension of his cool site in this benchmark season. One of the greats from this wonderful place!” $78. @apogeetasmania @winetasmania #Rosé #Apogee #Tasmania ❤️
Brendan Carter from Unico Zelo is on the cover of WBM - Australia’s Wine Business Magazine. With his co-hosts from Wine For The People, Noah Ward and Henry Doyal. “The fractures in wine are nuts,” says Brendan. “We’re not doing much to help ourselves.” Don’t miss this compelling 11-page feature article. Beautiful words by Katie Spain @katiespainwrites Great pix by Ben Macmahon @macmahonimages Stunning design by Naomi Giatas @naomigiatasdesign Smart marketing by Jess Lucy Madigan @jessmadigann ❤️ Photo shoot venue: @hijinxhotel @unicozelo @applewooddistillery WBM is proudly independent and family owned. We love this industry and are completely committed to it. Subscribe now to the magnificent print edition on the beautiful uncoated paper or download a digital copy. #wine #unicozelo #winebusiness #epic #interview #familyowned #independent #wineindustry @adelaidehillswine Rock and roll stops the traffic. @brendovino

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