Participants in the Wine Industry Mentor Program announced

Sixty-one career professionals have been awarded mentorships in this year's Wine Industry Mentor Program in a year when organisers say they experienced a large number of applications for the now expanded program.

The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology, The University of Adelaide, Wine Australia are all partners of the program which is run by Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) who said that  one of the drivers of Australian wine’s global success has been the willingness of those in the industry to share knowledge and expertise and there is no better example of that than this program.

WCA Executive Officer, Andrew Stark said, “It was no easy task to decide from among the almost 150 applicants who would be part of this program aiming to support and inspire the future generations of wine industry professionals.”

“It was pleasing to receive applications from early career professionals across the wine sector including wine marketers, winemakers, viticulturists, researchers, wine students, wine retailers and sommeliers, all eager to be mentored by some of the most respected wine sector leaders.” 

The program partners are proud to offer the Wine Industry Mentor Program in 2021 to give those early in their wine sector careers the opportunity to connect with like-minded, ambitious peers, grow their knowledge and inspire them to be the best they can be. 

The program will see participants building their knowledge through genuine connections with experienced industry professionals over the next six months.

Participants in the Mentorship: