In a new undertaking, Baileys of Glenrowan has transitioned over to Australian Certified Organic principles. Inspired by the success of its 2012 Baileys Organic Shiraz, the Glenrowan winery has ventured back to traditional winemaking techniques, used when the winery was first founded in 1870. As a result of this transition, all of Baileys of Glenrowan’s … Continued
With Bastille Day just around the corner, to celebrate, the team at Cru Wines has launched a number of promotions for the on-premise, partnering with three benchmark French producers. With the number of French wines on restaurant wine lists up another 19 per cent from last year, 2015 is a great year to celebrate Bastille … Continued
Lion – Beer Spirits Wine (BSW) has signed a long-term deal with Jebsen Fine Wines in China. Expanding Lion’s global footprint into China, the partnership will see a number of wines owned by Lion BSW Australia’s wine business, Fine Wine Partners sold across the country. As part of the agreement, Jebsen will be responsible for … Continued
WineTech is the Australian wine industry’s premier national supplier trade show and is expected to return bigger than ever this year with over 110 exhibitors already confirmed to attend. To be held in Adelaide between 14-16 July and presented by Wine Industry Suppliers Australia (WISA), WineTech will provide a dynamic information hub for stakeholders in … Continued
As part of its exclusive King Valley collection, Victorian wine label Redbank has launched three new wines, including a vintage sparkling. Crafted by winemaker Teresa Heuzenroeder, the wines are sourced from vineyards between 360 and 800 metres above sea level and have been with food in mind – perfect for the on-premise channel, while paying … Continued
Dan Murphy’s has sold a $65,000 bottle of Penfolds Grange from 1951. The costly and rare bottle was sold from the Dan Murphy’s Cellar Release Range to a fine wine collector. The Dan Murphy’s Cellar Release Range is home to over 3 million bottles of wine that are kept and protected in climate-controlled cellars for … Continued
Effective from May 1, Casella Family Brands has appointed Giesen Wines NZ as the exclusive importer for Peter Lehmann Wines (PLW) in New Zealand. Casella Family Brands said it chose Giesen for its expertise in sales and distribution in New Zealand and saw Giesen’s existing relationships with the on- and off-premise channels as valuable for … Continued
The Hunter Valley Wine Festival has been moved from its usual October date to Saturday, 20 June, to become an integral part of the Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month. Staged at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, the festival will this year feature more exhibitors, food and entertainment. For $20 entry, guests can enjoy five … Continued
Next month will see the return of the fourth annual Aussie Wine Month – Australia’s biggest celebration of local wine. An initiative of Wine Australia, Aussie Wine Month aims to encourage wine lovers to discover diverse new wine from different regions across Australia, inviting consumers to share their discoveries by using the hashtag #AussieWineMonth in … Continued
The 2015 finalists of the annual and esteemed Hunter Valley Legends Awards have been announced. The awards, now in their ninth year, celebrate and recognise those who have made major contributions and excelled within the region’s wine and tourism industries. Finalists of this year’s awards fall into four categories – Winemaker of the Year, Rising … Continued