WBM January / February 2021

In the January / February 2021 issue of Wine Business Magazine:

Global wine industry predictions

Wine Intelligence says its annual exercise in soothsaying suggests that the next 12 months will bring more investment and upheaval in e-commerce across the world, alternative packaging formats, plus growth in the ‘wine seltzer’ category.

An hour with Cate Looney

Cate Looney, chief winemaker at Brown Family Wine Group, talks to Katie Spain about the joy of making wine – and about Covid and China.

The Workshop: Alex Head and Grenache

Alex Head is at the top of his game with Grenache. He says there’s some tough stuff about the variety we have to face up to.

The truth about China

Shortcuts to making some quick dollars are great, but let’s not be surprised when they don’t last forever. Says David LeMire MW.

Exports

The search is on for new export markets and Dan Traucki lists some countries with real potential.

On the can wagon

When Covid-19 hit, Dan Sims got on the cans and Cathy Gadd was sold.

Climate change and the wine industry

We all do our bit to save the planet, but why don’t we act in a more united way in the wine community?

Changing of the guard

Walking in the footsteps of South Australia’s Riesling king can be overwhelming. Just ask winemaker Zeeda Kilm, John Vickery is thrilled to place more than 60 years of winemaking knowledge in her hands.

I’ll have mine rare, please

Dan Traucki continues his investigation into winegrape varieties that have less than five producers in Australia at the moment – the rarest of the rare.

Trade reviews

Mike Bennie and Tyson Stelzer review and score 100 Australian wines: including wines from Chateau Yaldara, Pyren Vineyard, Cheffey Bros. Wine Co. and more.