Canberra winemakers have welcomed plans to water down a $500 million tax on backpacker workers after claiming it would devastate the local industry.

Finalists have been selected from an impressive list of entrants in the inaugural
National Wine Industry Impact Awards.

Seppeltsfield estate has dominated South Australia’s inaugural entry into the Great Wine Capitals Awards, being recognised as the state’s premier wine destination for ‘Art & Culture’ and for achieving ‘Excellence in Wine Tourism Services’.

The Australian Women in Wine Awards are open for nominations and entries now until the 4th of October – just 1 week away. The Australian Women in Wine Awards (AWIWA) give recognition to and acknowledge the work of women employed in the Australian wine industry.

Everything that could go wrong did in Champagne’s most difficult harvest in almost 60 years.

Results released today by one of the world’s most prestigious wine competitions are a testament to the rising quality and diversity of New Zealand wines.

Port Nelson is spending millions of dollars to stay competitive in a rapidly changing shipping industry.

Syrah is the term used in Europe and for New World wines tilting at a more elegant, classic style, while shiraz is used in Australia and for richer, riper bottles – but there’s no hard and fast rule.

Champagne Bureau, Australia has announced two winners in the 42nd biennial Vin de Champagne Awards at Sydney’s Four Seasons Hotel. This award is one of Australia’s most coveted accolades honouring Australia’s valued relationship with France’s Champagne region.

A SIX pack of South Australian wine tourism businesses has been chosen to represent the state at a prestigious international competition between the great wine capitals of the world.