Vale Phillip John sadly passed away this week. Phillip John is remembered for his contribution to the Barossa and Hunter Valleys, as well as Tumbarumba’s growing recognition as a premium chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wine region. Most notably, Phillip John is recognised for his early career at Lindeman’s, where he was responsible for one … Continued
Distributed by: Robert Oatley Vineyards (WA) and The Wine Company for all other states. RRP: $15 Leaping Lizard is the sister brand of Ferngrove Wines in Frankland River. The range includes fruit driven wines, expressive of varietal characters and concentration. These wines have been produced from the premium regions of WA and offer impressive depth … Continued
Seppelt Wines is welcoming the new year with the release of its newly designed non-vintage Salinger Premium Cuvee. The new-look Seppelt Salinger NV bottle now features gold labeling, replacing the original black bottle. The new image is aimed at capturing the core female sparkling consumer, while overall hopes to give the product a brighter shelf … Continued
Pernod Ricard Winemakers announced the successful Graduate Wine Ambassadors from its 2014 program this week. The Ambassadors are the first ever to come from its Graduate Wine Ambassador Program and had to take part in a competitive international recruitment process to be selected. The Graduate Wine Ambassadors hail from Australia, New Zealand and Japan, each … Continued
The Wine Company (TWC) has signed a new trading partnership with Blue Pyrenees Estate. The new partnership will see TWC appointed as the wine producer’s eastern seaboard distributor from March 1 this year. Both companies say the partnership will enable Blue Pyrenees to be marketed in a “uniformed manner” and to meet current demand. The … Continued
The Barossa based wine producer, Torbreck Vinters, has appointed two new members of staff to its senior management team ahead of expected and continued growth for the company. Stuart Barrie joins as the new Marketing and Communications Manager, while Matt Lane comes on as Vice President Americas. Mr. Barrie brings extensive experience in communications to … Continued
Major changes to staffing at Australia’s oldest family owned winery, the Yalumba Wine Company, were announced this week. Most significantly is the announcement of the change in CEO, which sees proprietor and current CEO of Yalumba, Robert Hill-Smith, step down from the role, instead assuming the role of Chair. Mr. Hill-Smith joined the company 30 … Continued
Accolade Wines has completed its acquisition of Grant Burge Wines, including the Grant Burge brand, Burge and Rathbone Fine Wine Merchants business and Krondorf Winery. Michael East, Accolade Wines General Manager Asia Pacific, said the company is pleased to now have a base in the Barossa. “We have a major historical presence in McLaren Vale … Continued
Distributed by: Taylors Wines RRP:$18.95 Taylors Wines has released five new wines from the 2013 and 2014 vintages into its Estate range, including three reds and two whites. The 1973 Taylors Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was the first ever wine to be produced on the Taylor family winery and went on to win a gold medal … Continued
Robert Hill-Smith, fifth generation descendant of Samuel Smith and proprietor of Australia’s oldest wine company, Yalumba, has been appointed as Australia’s First Families of Wine’s (AFFW) new Chairman, taking over from Mitchell Taylor, Managing Director and third generation Winemaker at Taylors Wines. AFFW represents 12 of Australia’s leading and oldest Australian families, who since 2009 … Continued