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Tuesday 30 April 2024 in Business, Exports, News

Hong Kong, NZ and the UK drive export value growth

Australian wine exports declined by one percent in value to $1.88 billion and two percent…
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Monday 29 April 2024 in Marketing, News

SA Shiraz showcased in Bordeaux

South Australian Shiraz is being showcased at the iconic La Cité du Vin wine museum…
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Saturday 27 April 2024 in Melbourne, News, Obituary

Melbourne wine culture owes a lot to Roy Moorfield

Jeni Port pays tribute to prominent Melbourne wine identity Roy Moorfield who died recently.  …
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Friday 26 April 2024 in DTC Sales, Marketing, News, Wine Clubs

Wine clubs: true believers one and all

The retail shelves have never been more competitive – which means a well-run wine club…
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China

China big news, but don’t forget America

Matthew Deller MW, CEO of Wirra Wirra Vineyards, ponders the renewed opportunity in China –…
Barossa

Warren Randall: “Here we go again”

Steven Trigg, ex-CEO of AFL clubs the Adelaide Crows and Carlton, joined the Randall Wine…
Exports

Wineries in Vietnam trade mission

An 11-winery trade mission to Vietnam from South Australia next week aims to boost sales…

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SA Shiraz showcased in Bordeaux

South Australian Shiraz is being showcased at the iconic La Cité du Vin wine museum…
DTC Sales

Wine clubs: true believers one and all

The retail shelves have never been more competitive – which means a well-run wine club…
Marketing

Creating value for wineries

On a recent visit to Taiwan, I spoke at a wine dinner for some high-end…

Winemaking

Packaging

Spreading the message the box rocks

Cask wine producer Ashley Ratcliff from Ricca Terra in the Riverland ponders the green credentials…
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Penfolds pops cork on new Champagne

Penfolds has introduced a new Champagne Cuvée Brut in collaboration with Champagne Thiénot. The Champagne…
McLaren Vale

‘Hacking the Future of Shiraz’

Inkwell Wines in McLaren Vale is offering one tonne of Shiraz to five lucky winemakers…
Brokenwood Rosato 2023 scores 92 points from Tyson Stelzer. “Sangiovese and Nebbiolo make for a fantastic foundation for rosé, with colour infused through overnight maceration following foot stomping. A touch of old oak fermentation brings subtle texture without interrupting its vibrant red berry tang and beautifully refreshing acid line.“ $30. @brokenwoodwines #vibrant #refreshing #rose
Getting hyper-personal with every customer in low-cost, thoughtful ways is a smart marketing strategy. Why not try something that might give your existing customers goosebumps? Troy Forrest reports in the latest issue of WBM - Australia’s Wine Business Magazine. #marketing #customers #wine
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2021 scores 96 points from Tyson Stelzer in WBM. “Penfolds revealed that in the strong 2021 vintage, parcels that might otherwise have been reserved for Grange and Bin 707 found their way into Bin 389. The result is monumental, uniting all of the enduring structure and potential that underline the pedigree of this fabled label with the definition and precision of this fantastic season. It unites a core of pristine blackcurrant Cabernet fruit with the plum skin of Shiraz and a backdrop of fine-grained American oak that will see it through effortless decades in the cellar. Strictly for the long-term.” $110. @penfolds #monumental #wine #389
Wine needs to fight for its place at the table. But we can definitely thrive if we’re up for the challenge. Another quality column by David LeMire MW in WBM - Australia’s Wine Business Magazine. “While wine has a lot going against it at the moment, there are some fundamental qualities that wine has that I believe we can promote with more conviction.” @dlemiremw #WBM - Australia’s #1 wine industry magazine. #quality #wine #reading Pic: Judging for the James Halliday Australian Chardonnay and Cabernet Challenge at Hubert Estate in the Yarra Valley.
Mike Bennie gives a big 93 points to Flowstone Moonmilk Margaret River White 2022. “A complex, intriguing blend of 32 percent Pinot Gris, 25 percent Viognier, 22 percent Gewurztraminer, 16 percent Savagnin and five percent Sauvignon Blanc. The sum of the parts makes for an aromatic, textural white with distinct pear, apricot, ginger and sweet spice characters running riot. Slippery texture and yet a cool, chalky finish. Delivers a lot of character. And drinkability.” $25. @flowstone_wines #MargaretRiver #character #drinkability #wine

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