Wine News

'Daily deals' a risky business for wineries, warns academic

Many wineries using daily deals and other third party websites to offload excess stock are very dissatisfied with the experience, according to new research. [Read More...]

[Fri 26/10/2012 12:54:00]

Jimmy Watson goes to $25 Shiraz

The winner of the coveted Jimmy Watson Trophy was announced in Melbourne last night, with Victorian wineries the clear standout at this year's Royal Melbourne Wine Show. [Read More...]

[Fri 26/10/2012 12:28:05]

Learn from Sauvignon Blanc craze: WFA

Australian winemakers need to be quicker to adapt to changes in consumer buying patterns, says Winemakers' Federation of Australia president Tony D'Aloisio. [Read More...]

[Fri 26/10/2012 12:50:54]

Screwcap pioneers gonged, pledge to take over the world

The McWilliam's Maurice O'Shea Award was last night given to The Australian Screwcap Initiative, in a move hailed as hugely significant by the country's top wine critics. [Read More...]

[Wed 24/10/2012 11:04:27]

Yalumba reminds consumers Y

Yalumba is set to launch a new marketing campaign that will focus on its popular Y Series collection of 11 varietal wines. [Read More...]

[Wed 24/10/2012 11:11:14]

Wineries' paltry websites under fire

It's little wonder that consumers are flocking to 'daily deal' online wine retailers given the "hopeless" state of many Australian wineries' websites, says a leading academic. [Read More...]

[Wed 24/10/2012 11:09:18]

Treasury, Woolies back healthier wines

Treasury Wine Estates' lower alcohol, lower calorie wines are set to have their own dedicated space in 350 Woolworths Liquor stores. [Read More...]

[Mon 22/10/2012 10:41:09]

Screwcap on Champagne? Not a chance!

A representative of Champagne producers and growers has completely rejected the possibility of Champagne ever moving beyond the traditional cork closure. [Read More...]

[Wed 17/10/2012 11:16:57]

Positive news for winemakers

The Winemakers' Federation of Australia has welcomed the release of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showing a continuing fall in national vineyard areas. [Read More...]

[Wed 17/10/2012 10:08:04]

Vagaries of 'natural' wine laid bare

Amid continued enthusiasm for 'natural' wine, a debate between wine commentators including Huon Hooke and Nick Stock once again demonstrated that exactly what constitutes 'natural' is vague and requires clearer definition. [Read More...]

[Fri 12/10/2012 09:39:31]

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