WBM September / October 2023

In the September/ October 2023 issue of Wine Business Magazine:

Chip off the old block

David LeMire MW ponders: What can we do today to create lasting value for those that follow – and for ourselves?

An hour with Liz Riley

After more than 30 years in the industry, viticulturist, board director and educator Liz Riley is embarking on an exciting new chapter. Katie Spain reports.

Pour form

The Australian wine industry is in turmoil. Anthony Madigan looks at the flurry of activities and events that will reshape the sector and hopefully get us back on our feet.

A Defining Conversation

The story of Australian wine runs not only parallel to a history of colonial dispossession of First Nations lands and appalling racism, but often intersects.

Alternative varieties: Tinta Cão

Despite there being twenty-five wineries currently working with Tinta Cão in Australia, almost nobody outside the industry has heard of the variety. Dan Traucki reports on the emerging variety.

Audit your digital bits

In a time where every woman and her donkeys are on the internet, having a rock-solid online presence is an essential part of a successful marketing strategy. Tash Stoodley reports.

Rim assessment

Larry Lockshin attended the Academy of Wine Business Research Conference in Nova Scotia and it gave him an educational glimpse into a new and developing wine region.

This mixed-up wine world

The race is on to remain relevant with wine producers thinking carefully about varietal mix in the vineyard. What to leave in, what to leave out? Marcus Best reports.

What South Africa can teach us

Robin Shaw led a study tour to South Africa in May to check out the wineries and she came home with some great ideas to share.

Trade Reviews:

Mike Bennie and Tyson Stelzer review and score 50 Australian wines each; including wines from Paulmara Estates, Munda Wines, Hahndorf Hill and more.