In partnership with 13 exhibitors, Wine Australia impressed at the China Food and Drinks Fair, held in Chengdu on 26–28 March 2015. The 150m2 Wine Australia Pavilion presented over 100 fine wines from 40 brands from a near 20 wine regions across five states. Event organisers estimated that 100,000 people attended the fair – up … Continued
To celebrate the release of the Grand Vintage Rosé 2006, on Wednesday April 8, Moët & Chandon’s Chef de Cave, Benoit Gouez, hosted an intimate dinner in the Richard Wherrett Studio of the Rosyln Packer Theatre. Guests were treated to a three-course dinner, expertly matched to the Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé collection, including … Continued
In a bid to promote Aussie Wine Month, Wine Australia is inviting restaurants, pubs and bars from across the country to enter their ‘By The Glass’ Australian wine list. Entrants must have a by-the-glass wine list that is exclusively Australian throughout May to win a spot on the upcoming Trade Immersion Program (TIP) wine regions … Continued
Yalumba has ended its sponsorship with the Oakbank Racing Club (ORC) following a strategic review of the business. The review has also seen Yalumba end a number of other national partnerships, including its sponsorship of the Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club, Good Food & Wine Show, Oakbank Racing Club and Bendigo Jockey Club (as of 31 … Continued
In an effort to further reduce overhead costs, Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) announced that it is making substantial changes to its supply chain network in both the USA and Australia. As suggested at TWE’s interim 2015 result announcement, the company is executing plans to extract supply chain optimisation savings and accelerate its focus on the … Continued
Expanding into red wine territory after a decade of creating white wines from the Adelaide Hills, Wirra Wirra, established at McLaren Vale in 1894, has purchased renowned pinot noir producer, Ashton Hills. Founded by Stephen George in 1982, Ashton Hills has slowly built up a reputation as one of Australia’s finest pinot noir producers, sourcing … Continued
From Lisa Saunders, Marketing Director Australia & New Zealand, Treasury Wine Estates Millennials are the latest generation of wine consumers who are reaching their mid-20s and discovering the world of drinks. They have been praised for their confidence and tolerance and admired for the ease with which they embrace digital and social technology. There is … Continued
Yellowglen sparkling wine has partnered with New York based jewellery designer and fashion icon, Samantha Wills. As a result of the partnership, Samantha Wills will now act as the Creative Director, as well as the face of the Yellowglen brand. While together, Wills and Yellowglen will collaborate on a range of projects including creative campaigns … Continued
Australian wines have challenged the views of leading wine experts at this year’s VinItaly in Verona – Italy’s biggest annual wine fair. The screw cap in Italy is generally perceived as inferior to cork, but Australian wines, which are primarily bottled with screw cap, are beginning to change views in the country. At VinItaly last … Continued
The Wine Company (TWC) has entered into a new trading partnership with McHenry Hohnen, seeing TWC responsible for the distribution of the Margaret River wine brand across the east coast of Australia. McHenry Hohnen was established in 2004 by winemaker, David Hohnen and his brother-in-law and viticulturist, Murray McHenry. All grapes at McHenry Hohnen are … Continued