WBM September / October 2021

In the September / October 2021 issue of Wine Business Magazine:

Meet the maker (and dream chaser)

Is there anything Rose Kentish can’t do? She was recently introduced as the “Swiss army knife of makers.” Pick a drink – any drink – and she can make it. And make it well.

Mencia magic

You know the red variety Mencia is starting to hit its straps in Australia when there is such a thing as the Mencia Society. Some winemakers explain why they are taking this one seriously.

Industry commentary

Brian Crosser reflects on 40 years of industry politics. And nothing much has changed!

Shipping zeal: Where to next?

Australian winemakers are not sitting around crying I their beer about China, they are busy seeking new markets. Some leading producers share their views on export opportunities.

Free booze and you lose

Remember when we used to pay people good money to stand at cellar door pouring free drinks to freeloaders while giving them a free education in the process? How things have changed!

This was no normal bushfire

On 3 January 2020 the Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island was destroyed by a bushfire. As part of the recent ASVO Wine Business Webinar Series, the hotel manager, John Hird Recalls the events of that fateful afternoon.

Tannat Time

Dan Traucki reports on Tannat, an emerging grape variety in Australia.

On the right track

Wayne Ellis, general manager of Duxton Vineyards, says the numerous challenges facing the Australian wine community won’t distract the company from building on its status as a leader in sustainable wine practices.

Top 5 tips for selling wine online

A lot of consumers find wine very intimidating, so it follows that we should make the online purchasing process as easy and as friendly as possible.

Trade Reviews

Mike Bennie and Tyson Stelzer review and score 100 Australian wines: including wines from Levrier by Jo Irvine, Steels Gate, Mt Bera and more.