Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has increased its half year net profits by 0.4 million, reporting half year net profits after tax at $4.4 million versus $4.0 million in the prior period. The wine company also reports total revenue growth, by 16 per cent, as well as increased sales of the McGuigan, Tempus Two and Nepenthe … Continued
Taylors Wines has received the trophy for Clare Valley Wine of the Year at this week’s China Wine and Spirits Best Value Awards. The winery received the trophy for its 2014 Taylors Estate Merlot (RRP $18.95). Taylors also took away five double gold and gold medals. This is the second year in a row that … Continued
Distributed by: Samuel Smith & Son Yalumba has released two of its most anticipated wines from its Rare and Fine collection this week. The wines include Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz 2012 (RRP $60) and Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 ($54). In addition, Yalumba will be releasing Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz 2009 … Continued
Yalumba has announced today that Greg Pullen, NSW General Manager of its fine wine business, Samuel Smith & Son (SS&S), will retire on 30 June. Mr. Pullen has worked for the company for over 29 years, having joined as Sales Manager in 1986 before working his way up the business’ ladder into senior roles. The … Continued
Distributed by: Treasury Wine Estates RRP: $24.99 Devil’s Lair has added two new varietals to its on-premise range – Dance with the Devil. The range offers textural wines with interesting complexity and character that match well when paired with food. The new varietals – chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon – have, in addition, been made using … Continued
Distributed by: Calabria Family Wines RRP: $15 Calabria Family Wines has re-released its Cool Climate Series with a new label, the first time the range has been updated since its release. Featuring varietals from premium cool climate regions across Australia and New Zealand, Calabria wanted to create a new label that better captured what the … Continued
Today, Angus Barnes, the new National Chair of the Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA), announced this year’s Legend of the Vine Award, as well as the 2015 Major Trophy Winners. The Legend of the Vine Award, which recognises a member of the wine industry who has made an outstanding contribution to the wine business and … Continued
Andreas Clark, current Acting CEO of the Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA), has been permanently appointed to the role, effective immediately. AGWA Chair Brian Walsh, who announced the appointment, said: “We’re pleased Andreas has agreed to continue in this key leadership role. Andreas’ professional background, deep knowledge and experience in the organisation and the … Continued
Despite concern over heavy rainfall in the Hunter Valley three weeks ago, the region reports positive forecasts. Since the rain passed, the Hunter Valley has experienced temperate (26-28 degrees) weather. Although still cooler than the region’s typical vintage standard, a good strong breeze has dried out tightly bunched fruit, avoiding disease, while the warming temperatures … Continued
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has appointed J. Walter Thompson Company, a marketing communications company, as its new global marketing services provider. J. Walter Thompson will provide TWE with marketing communications, creative strategy, trade marketing, shopper marketing, digital marketing, and consumer and lifestyle public relations services for every TWE brand in every geography around the world. … Continued