WBM Nov / Dec 2019

In the November / December 2019 issue of Wine Business Magazine:

David Lemire MW: Bringing the heat

We’ll learn more from some conflict in a meeting than we will if we are all in furious agreement, says David LeMire MW.

What a friend we have in google

Before you start splashing cash, Google has plenty of free tools to help your business. Words Tash Stoodley.

An hour with Drew Noon

The tradition continues at Noon winery in McLaren Vale – and so does the cult following.

Pinot the way to go

Pinot Noir has a long way to go to match the popularity of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, but demand is growing as more and more consumers discover the wonderful variety. Reports Peter Bailey from Wine Australia.

‘How I Make Arras’ – Ed Carr

James Halliday calls him a “quietly spoken genius”. Ed Carr keeps racking up the trophies.

Magical mystery tour

The team at Wine Tourism Australia believes there’s no mystery to providing a world-class cellar door experience.

Show me the money!

We all agree wine shows are a good thing to have, but they’re not perfecr. Being on the experienced judges and good coffee. Oh, and some money. Reports David LeMire MW.

Assess the gains down in Africa

While our wine exports to China are booming, the smart producers are spreading the risk across various export markets. So where to next?

Trade reviews

Mike Bennie and Tyson Stelzer review and score 100 Australian wines: including wines from Steingarten, Jack West, Lerida Estate and more.