You may know by now that celebrity talk show host Graham Norton has tested his hand in wine-making. Not your ordinary celebrity endorsement, Graham Norton’s Own Sauvignon Blanc, created by the man himself, has enjoyed global success. What you may not know is that the previously rare and sought after blend is now available across the nation, exclusively through BWS. Having fallen in love with New Zealand winemakers Invivo’s Sauvignon ...

Bringing the taste of Tasmania to the mainland, VIN Diemen is returning to Melbourne and Sydney once again in August 2016 to showcase the island’s gourmet food and beverage offerings. VIN Diemen’s debut last year saw around 1000 food and wine lovers visiting the events. Consumers were able to enjoy the island’s most celebrated wines including sparkling, riesling, chardonnay and pinot noir. Last year’s tastings included Josef Chromy, Stefano Lubiana, ...

Rebekah Richardson and Brian Walsh have joined the Advisory Board of the Australian Women in Wine Awards (AWIWA). Richardson comes from Pernod Ricard Winemakers where she is Head of the White, Sparkling and Rosé portfolio, while Walsh joins from Wine Australia where he is Chair. Both new members will help oversee and guide the direction of AWIWA, which is now entering its second year. “I have been in the wine industry ...

De Bortoli Wines’ Senior Winemaker and the creator of the company’s famous Noble One dessert wine has been shortlisted for Sweet Winemaker of the Year at the 2016 International Wine Challenge in London. These awards are considered to be the “Oscars of the Wine Trade” and finalists will be announced at a special event on 7 July. Julie Mortlock, who is based at De Bortoli’s Bilbul Estate in the Riverina, ...

Taylors Wines in the Clare Valley has released the latest vintages from its famous St Andrews range. The wines include the 2013 St Andrews Shiraz ($70), 2013 St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon ($70), 2014 St Andrews Chardonnay ($40) and 2015 St Andrews Riesling ($40). The St Andrews range is a collection of the very best wines produced at the winery, each a reflection of Taylors’ handcrafted approach to winemaking. The new ...

The NSW Government’s announcement of the introduction of a 10 cent refund container deposit scheme in the state has raised concerns for the drinks industry this week. On Monday, Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) responded with the release of an ASX announcement to reassure its investors that the scheme would not have any initial impact on the company’s financials. The Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) also put out a statement supported ...

Treasury Wine Estates has announced the introduction of the Blossom Hill brand into the Australian market, following the acquisition of most of Diageo’s wine division last year. The Blossom Hill brand, established in California in 1992, is a multi-million case brand, and is the leading white wine and rosé wine, and number two red wine sold in the UK. It is described as a light, approachable and easy drinking wine with ...

Casella Family Brands has appointed Santé Wines as its new and exclusive on-premise distributor for its premium wines in Victoria. The partnership will become effective on May 1 and will include the Peter Lehmann, Casella and Brand’s Laira brands. The company has said that Santé Wines will help to further develop its existing relationships with venues in the state. Santé Wines already has a strong customer base in the market. “The Santé Wines team has ...

The Reschke winery, located in Coonawarra, has released the 2015 vintage of its popular Pierre De Ronsard Rosé. Reschke’s quickest selling wine, the Pierre De Ronsard Rosé is released annually, made from 100 per cent Coonawarra merlot. This is an elegant, dry style of rosé, joining the best selling category of rosé currently. The 2015 vintage was produced from estate grown, fully ripened grapes. The fruit was crushed and the juice allowed to ...

ProWine ASIA 2016, the newest addition to ProWein World, has concluded with valuable new business contacts made with like-minded industry partners from Southeast Asia and beyond. Held alongside the 20th edition of Food&HotelAsia2016 (FHA2016), ProWine ASIA 2016 played host to 257 established wine producers and distributors from 30 countries. More significant was the impressive 8,285 attendees, including trade visitors, masterclass and seminar speakers and delegates from 44 countries and regions ...