Wines of Western Australia

Is Western Australia’s New Wine Frontier the Next Big Hit for Chinese Buyers? While Barossa reigns as Australia’s best-known wine region in China, a recent tour took a delegation of Chinese wine buyers off the beaten path to uncover Western Australia’s hidden treasures. From September 29 to October 6, 2024, a delegation of Chinese wine buyers embarked on a discovery tour of Western Australia including the famed Margaret River and the lesser-known Great Southern Wine Region, home to Albany, Denmark, Frankland River, Mount Barker, and Porongurup. This marked the first visit by Chinese buyers since the removal of high tariffs on Australian wine in late March, generating widespread interest from both sides of the pacific. Don Punch, Western Australia’s Minister for Regional Development, personally welcomed the delegation, underscoring the significance of the visit. But how did these emerging wine regions fare in capturing the buyers’ interest? Read whole Vino Joy News article here: https://lnkd.in/g5UNQ9yU

Women currently or previously employed in wine and grape industry occupations over the past 10 years are being invited to take part in a Wine Australia-funded study aimed at gaining deeper insights into the challenges and opportunities related to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion within the Australian wine sector. The study delivers on Wine Australia’s commitments in the One Grape & Wine Sector Plan released in August to improve diversity and inclusion in the sector and in leadership and attract and retain skilled workers. Expressions of interest to be involved in the study should be received by the research team from Charles Sturt University and UNSW by no later than 31 October 2024. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/gh-cyQXq

Feeling proud to be named one of Australia’s recipients of the 2025 New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship, alongside Liinaa Berry Since its launch with Sommeliers Australia in 2015, the scholarship has grown into a global initiative, giving Sommeliers an incredible opportunity to connect with New Zealand’s wine regions on a deeper level- a once in a lifetime time opportunity! I’m excited to learn, explore, and most of all… lick some NZ vineyard rocks- bring it on!

🍷🇦🇺 Western Australia’s wine industry is making waves globally, with diverse regions like Margaret River and Great Southern leading the charge. Larry Jorgensen and Wines of WA are at the forefront, advocating for sustainability and market expansion while helping winemakers adapt to the evolving landscape. With a focus on strategic partnerships and sustainability, Western Australian wines are set to thrive both domestically and internationally. Read the full article via https://lnkd.in/dR_xvDfR . . #westernaustralianwine #wineindustry #margaretriver #wineinnovation #sustainablewinemaking #marketexpansion #australianwines #globalwineindustry #winesofwa #sustainability Beverage Trade Network Sommelier Business Wines of Western Australia Larry Jorgensen Malvika Patel Sid Patel Ankita O. Melissa Bell J Blair Hill Bruce Cussen Caroline Taylor Marcus Geisler Amanda Whiteland Michael Hollingdale Peter Cooke

Congratulations to Guy Lyons and the team at Forest Hill Vineyard for winning a top Gold medal and the Trophy for Best Cabernet in Australia at the James Halliday Wine Chardonnay and Cabernet Challenge 2024 for their 2023 Block 5 Cabernet Sauvignon. Fantastic result and 2 years in a row for another fabulous Great Southern wine!!!

Congratulations to Darran Stone for winning the Chardonnay Top Gold and Best of Region Trophy for Margaret River, at the 2024 James Halliday Australian Chardonnay and Cabernet Challenge, for the 2023 Stone + Thunder Calm Before The Storm Chardonnay. This is even more special given it is the first release of this wine! Whilst certainly not the first release or first Trophy for the Xanadu Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, it still a great result for a great wine. Congratulations to all trophy and medal winners.

Steering the Course: Insights from Larry Jorgensen, CEO of Wines of Western Australia. From the Historic Swan Valley to World-Class Margaret River, Western Australia’s Wine Regions Embody Diversity and Excellence. Western Australia’s wine industry, once centered around the historic Swan Valley, has undergone a profound transformation since the 1970s. Today, this expansive state is home to nine diverse wine regions, producing just 2% of Australia’s national output yet contributing 20% of the nation's fine wines.  Article provided by Beverage Trade Network. https://lnkd.in/dvdJYEEi

Wines of Western Australia and Wine Australia partner to support sustainability certification. 🟢 Wines of Western Australia (WoWA) and Wine Australia co-fund sustainability project. 🟢 Dedicated local resource for WA producers to adopt Sustainable Winegrowing Australia and support regional ESG programs. 🟢 Project manager appointed to implement the 12-month program across all WA wine regions.   Through a co-funding partnership with Wine Australia, WoWA has appointed Eloise Jarvis as program manager for the Sustainability adoption, certification and promotion for Western Australian wine growers and producers project. The project aims to increase the adoption of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification and membership through the provision of localised technical expertise and guidance. The project will also support broader Wine Australia sustainability programs in the region aligning with environmental, social and governance (ESG) production and business needs.

It was a great visit to the Great Southern wine region this week for WoWA Chair Michael Hollingdale and WoWA CEO Larry Jorgensen. They discussed the industry with producers in Mount Barker, Porongurups, and Frankland River. Thanks to Mark Forrest at Great Southern Wine Region for organising.

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