WBM March / April 2018

In the March / April 2018 issue of Wine Business Magazine:

Go hard or go home

Your lasting competitive advantage comes from doing what others can’t. It’s hard work but it delivers lasting value. David LeMire MW reports.

Fiona Donald and Seppeltsfield

The revival of Seppeltsfield is the story of Australian wine this year. Keeping the wine quality up behind the scenes is Fiona Donald. Katie Spain reports.

Industry analysis

After months of industry planning and collaboration, the WET-tax funding grants are now in, with a determined focus on two markets – China and us. Which will remerge as the priority destination?

Australia doing its bit

There is not much emphasis on exports in Australian wine, but a healthy domestic market is critical. And there’s good news on the home front.

How to spend all of those millions

What’s the best way to spend the millions of dollars of marketing money that has landed in the wine community’s lap? Larry Lockshin has his say.

Cellar Door Tips

Five leading cellar door operators share their secrets on everything from the way they greet visitors to keeping the children occupied.

A beautiful mind

Richard Halstead is involved in a project to help understand the status of mental health in the UK drinks industry.

Blanc expression

If you haven’t tried a Pinot Blanc lately, Dan Traucki thinks it’s time you had another look at the tight, crispy goodness.

WBM trade reviews

Mike Bennie and Tyson Stelzer present 100 great wines in our Trade section, among them the fabulous Bellebonne Natalie Fryar Tasmania Vintage Rose 2016 – 96 points.