China Uncorked

Join Wines of WA and Halliday Wine Companion China to learn everything you've ever wanted to know about the Chinese wine market. 

Presenter Summer Yan will be discussing how the China wine market has evolved, how consumer preferences have shifted, which markets to enter and how to find the right distribution. 

Summer is one of the leading Australian wine experts in China with 12 years wine marketing experience.

She was the first Wine Australia China wine market officer and key
activator of Wine Australia programs at the time of the first Australian wine boom in China.

She is also marketing director at Torres China, one of the leading wine importers in China and since last year, managing director and partner at Godolphin Communication, the company behind the publication and promotion of the Halliday Wine Companion in Mainland China.

Time: Friday 1 February 2019, 1 – 4 pm

Venue: Theatrette, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, 3 Baron Hay Court South Perth

RSVP: winewa@winewa.asn.au

Cost: Free

EVALUATION OF WINEMAKING TREATMENTS IN AUSTRALIAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This workshop showcases how current winemaking practices can influence final wine style. Fifteen different wines have been made from the same batch of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes using a range of different harvest dates and winemaking techniques.

This is a great opportunity to explore and compare the stylistic and compositional differences achieved when one winemaking variable is changed at a time.

Duration: 150 minutes

Cost: $50.00 inclusive of GST

Date and time: Thursday, 31 January 2019 - 9.30 am to 12.00 noon

Location: SR Tafe, Margaret River Education Campus, Winery Building, 272 Bussell Highway, Margaret River WA 6285

Booking is essential.

A session in Mt Barker will also be held and for further information, please contact AWRI on the details below.

For more information, please contact:

AWRI Events

events@awri.com.au or (08) 8313 6600

Explore the potential of 22 alternative wine grape varieties.

Approximately 80% of WA’s wine grape production comprises five varietals. Reliance on a small collection of varietals presents certain challenges, especially in terms of adapting to a changing climate and market trends. Varietal selection is one tool available to address these challenges.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development with collaborating partners invite you to inspect the performance of 22 varieties and discuss their suitability to WA growing conditions.

The format of the field walk is an “open house” between 10am and 1pm. Drop in at any time during this period and make your own way through the block inspecting the 22 alternative varieties planted. There will also be wines available to taste that were made last year varieties will also be on display.

For more information or to RSVP please contact:

Richard Fennessy Telephone: +61 (0)8 9780 6219 or Email: richard.fennessy@dpird.wa.gov.au

Date: Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 10am to 1pm

Address: WA College of Agriculture – Harvey, Mornington Rd, Wokalup WA 6221

Whites: Arneis, Fiano, Harslevelu, Pignoletto, Pinot Gris, Savagnin, Scheurebe and Vermentino.

Reds: Alicante Bouschet, Brachetto, Carmenere, Dolcetto, Durif, Fer, Graciano, Kadarka, Lagrein, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Saperavi, Sciacarello and Tannat

Join Department of Primary Industries and Regional  Development Research Officer Richard Fennessy in sampling a range of alternative wine varieties grown at a trial site within the Geographe wine region.

Gain insights into the characteristics of Fiano, Vermentino, Saperavi, Lagrein, Dolcetto, Montepulciano, Graciano and ten other interesting varieties. Learn about their performance and potential suitability to your region.

Tuesday 22 January 2019 2.30pm - 4.30pm 

RSVP by 17th January - numbers are limited.

Contact: Richard Fennessy Phone: +61 (0)8 9780 6219

Email: Richard.Fennessy@dpird.wa.gov.au

The Winemakers’ Federation of Australia are hosting the WET: Back to Basic’s seminar on Monday 10 December, 10am at Mandoon Estate.

It’s free of charge for WFA Members.  $110pp for Non-WFA Members.

The seminar will focus on a refresher of the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) system for winemaking businesses that are eligible to claim the WET Rebate.

WET - Back to Basics aims to provide winemaking businesses in the wine sector an opportunity to ensure they are across the WET system as it stands, and ensure your business practices are compliant with the WET rules.  The session offers a technical overview of WET, with dedicated time for one-on-one Q&A's for all participants with the ATO representatives.

Bookings can be made here.

Wine Industry Suppliers (WISA) will be hosting the inaugural Australian Wine Industry Impact Conference in Adelaide on Thursday 18 October 2018 at the Grand Chancellor Hotel.

The conference theme, ‘Making a Direct Impact’, reflects the increasingly significant role of direct sales on the profitability of Australian wineries and the importance of learning about this vital channel.

The conference will bring together 18 international and local experts in the fields of wine marketing and sales, consumer demand, direct sales strategies, wine club development, visitor attraction strategies, data analysis, technology innovation, customer journey mapping and much more.

The one-day conference will comprise four keynote presentations and 6 workshops presented in two concurrent sessions, plus a special presentation by Wine Australia outlining the findings of Australia’s first Cellar Door & Direct to Consumer Wine Sales Report.  All delegates will receive a copy of the report at the conference.

An exhibition of leading Australian suppliers of DTC wine marketing and sales solutions will be on hand to provide advice and live demonstrations of relevant products and services.

Further information and registrations available on the WISA website here.

The Government of Western Australia's London office is once again organising a Western Australian Focused Wine Tasting to be held at Australia House on October 4th. The tasting is open to wineries who already have representation in the UK, and there is no cost for participation.

The event will be broken down into two parts; the first for Trade and the second for Consumers.

Trade Event:    12:00 – 4:00
Consumer:       6:00 – 8:30

At this stage Expressions of Interest are sought from interested wineries by contacting Sally Janssen, WAGO's Business Development Officer by emailing sally@wago.co.uk

ASVO Fermentation Seminar

'Converting Research to Reality' - September 27th, 2018

The focus for this year's seminar will be on fermentation technology, management, and microbial diversity and will also include an industry wide discussion on the merits of inoculated vs uninoculated fermentations.

Attendees will have the opportunity to gain an insight from international and local experts who will explore topics including microbial ecology in wild ferments, the use of non-Saccharomyces yeast, microbial contribution to regional wines, using oxygen to enhance fermentation performance, controlling colour and tannin extraction, and managing problematic fermentations.

Key speakers include:

Dr Gemma Beltran, University of Tarragona
Dr David Block, University of California Davis
Dr Warren Albertin, University of Bordeaux
Dr Ana Hranilovic, University of Bordeaux

WA winemakers can join the seminar at the Margaret River Education Campus, Centre for Wine Excellence, 272 Bussell Highway. Viewers can ask questions, comment and discuss, during the interactive question time. Catering and handouts will be provided.

Register online here.

Attend Wine Roadshow 26 and position your business to “catch the export wave” (without being dumped)!

The 26th annual series of Finlaysons’ Wine Roadshow will be coming to Margaret River on August 24 and is a seminar not to be missed if you are serious about export.

The Finlaysons' team will be supported by experts from Wine Australia and the Winemakers Federation of Australia and will address questions such as:

• Which markets present the greatest opportunities? What are the tips and traps?
• What grant moneys are available? How do you access them?
• What export approvals are required? What is the process to obtain them?
• What should be in your contract with your importer/distributor? How do you present it to them without upsetting the relationship?
• What do you do if you have a dispute with your importer? Can you resolve it, but still maintain the relationship? Alternatively, how do you exit, whilst still getting paid and preserving your stock?
• The West Australian session will be as follows:

Margaret River – Watershed Winery – 24 August 2018, The seminar will run from 3.00pm until 6.00pm followed by refreshments until 7.00pm. Registration is at 2.45pm.

Cost is $145.00 per head (plus GST), and Wines of WA members receive a discounted rate of $95.00 per head (plus GST). 

For further information,  see https://www.finlaysons.com.au/wine-roadshow or contact Sara Bradshaw on sara.bradshaw@finlaysons.com.au or telephone 08 8235 7771.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is hosting a free forum on June 13th in Margaret River to examine available clones of chardonnay, tempranillo, cabernet, shiraz and merlot. Presented by DPIRD's Richard Fennessy and Diana Fisher, the forum will also feature a panel of industry identities including Steve Partridge, David Botting, Ryan Aggiss, Lee Haselgrove, Mark Messenger and Rob Mann.

The forum will conclude with a tasting of the selected clones.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided

To register, please email richard.fennessy@dpird.wa.gov.au by June 7th.

Join the Chamber of Commerce and Industries WA for its inaugural International Engagement and Growth Conference and gain invaluable insights into the trade and investment opportunities available for WA businesses.

Hear from industry experts as they explain how to take advantage of improved access to markets much larger than Australia, including the growing middle classes in Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America.

Get the latest information, market by market on how to position your business for success, and network with other business owners, government representatives and trade experts.

Early bird pricing is now available. Registration is available here or find at more at the CCIWA website here.

Sensory Lab, Margaret River Education Campus, Bussell Highway, Margaret River

Join Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Research Officer Richard Fennessy in sampling a range of alternative wine varieties grown at a trial site within the Geographe wine region. Varieties include Gruner Veltliner, Vermentino, Saperavi, Dolcetto, Graciano and eight others. Learn about their performance and potential for your region.

Places limited and registrations are essential. Download further information here. Please RSVP by Wednesday 17th January

Richard Fennessy: 97806219 or richard.fennessy@dpird.wa.gov.au

WA College of Agriculture, Harvey, Mornington Road, Wokalup WA 6221

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development together with WAVIA, Wine Australia and Wines of Western Australia invite you to inspect the performance of 22 varieties and discuss their suitability to WA growing conditions. 

The format of the field walk is 'open house' between 10am and 1pm. You are welcome to drop in at any time during this period and make your way through the block to inspect each of the varieties planted. 

This will be invaluable research in addressing today's industry challenges in adapting to a changing climate and market trends.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Richard Fennessy, 9780 6219 or email here

2017 Qantas Wine Show of WA Entries Close on 8 September

Enter Online Here

For further information, contact Marie O'Dea - info@wineshowwa.com.au or 0407 795 813