WBM July / August 2023

In the July / August 2023 issue of Wine Business Magazine:

Masters of the Universe

David LeMire MW reports from the 10th International Symposium held by the Institute of Masters of Wine in Germany.

An Hour With Charlie Melton

Charlie Melton – celebrating 50 vintages this year – talks to Katie Spain about the Barossa’s past, present and future.

Growing our frame

Australia exports more than 60 percent of its wines and our industry relies on them to keep it financially viable. Larry Lockshin reports on marketing Australian wine internationally.

New leadership, big challenges

With a change of leadership at the SAWIA, WBM caught up with outgoing chief executive Brian Smedley and incoming CE Inca Lee to discuss the state of the SA wine industry and SAWIA’s plans for the future.

Cloning Around

Clonal variations have long fascinated Tim White. We asked him to name his ten favourite clones – and his ten least preferred.

Conquering content

Tash Stoodley reports on content plans, a marketing strategy that will save time and energy by allowing you to create effective, targeted content.

Cracking the USA

A group of key American wine buyers recently travelled to Victoria to visit key regions. Angus Hughson was there to meet them.

Carry on Carignan

Carignan is a bit of an ugly duckling. It is hard to grow, challenging to vinify and hard to find, but a beauty well worth the effort. Dan Traucki reports.

Wellness at work

Rebecca Weatherill provides some free resources and a practical step-by-step guide to boost the wellbeing of your people.

Trade Reviews:

Mike Bennie and Tyson Stelzer review and score 50 Australian wines each; including wines from Campbells of Rutherglen, Knappstein, First Drop Wines and more.