$10,000 Tasmanian Viticulture Fellowship announced

The sixth recipient of the $10,000 Dr Don Martin Sustainable Viticulture Award, presented by the Alcorso Foundation, has been announced as Francine Austin of Delamere Vineyards.
Fran will undertake a study tour of Champagne to investigate the vineyard, winemaking and marketing practices of this benchmark sparkling wine region. In particular, Fran will explore the specific economic and environmental sustainability of Champagne growers / producers and the relationship they have with Champagne Houses. These relevant learnings will be shared with the diversity of Tasmanian sparkling wine business and production models in Tasmania. Potential linkages between Tasmania and Champagne will also be explored during Fran’s travel.