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Australia Day Tasting returns with special guest

Published: 20 December, 2017

The annual Australia Day Tasting (ADT) returns to the UK in January in its usual slot – but this year will feature a special guest.

“Bump in the road” predicted for imports of Oz wine

Published: 12 December, 2017

Retailers in the UK are being warned to take care when it comes to securing supply of Australian wine as increased competition from China and the US places pressure on exports.

Schaafsma says major Oz distribution deal makes Broadland "relevant" for the future

Published: 11 December, 2017

Broadland Wineries is aiming to become a one-stop shop for antipodean wines thanks to a new major distribution deal which will see them partner with Australia’s biggest bulk wine supplier.

Thistledown champions Grenache renaissance

Published: 11 December, 2017

Alliance Wine’s Giles Cooke MW will be releasing the first commercially available results of Thistledown Wine Company’s Riverland project, focusing on old vine Grenache, under a Gorgeous Grenache label at M&S this spring.

McGuigan reveals plans to tap thirst for single varietals

Published: 30 November, 2017

McGuigan has revealed a line a NPD poised to hit shelves next year in a bid to tap Brits’ increasing thirst for single varietals wines.

Adelaide Hills' Nepenthe talks climate and varietal evolution ahead of UK re-launch

Published: 21 November, 2017

Adelaide Hills is one of the most prominent of South Australia’s high-altitude regions, with elevation of up to 450m and winds from the Gulf st Vincent coast helping to temper the Aussie sunshine and produce some seriously cool, cool climate wines.

Jacob’s Creek gives Classics collection heritage revamp

Published: 09 November, 2017

Jacob’s Creek has given its Classics collection a makeover intended to make it easier for shoppers to navigate the wine aisle and spot the wines.

UK remains top volume market for Oz

Published: 20 October, 2017

The UK is the top export market for Australian wine with 28% of volume, new data from Wine Australia’s Export Report has revealed.

McWilliam’s Wines moves to Enotria&Coe

Published: 12 October, 2017

Australian producer McWilliam’s Wines Group (MWG) is taking up Enotria&Coe in the UK.

Penfolds reveals 2017 collection

Published: 05 October, 2017

One of Australia’s most famous producers is gearing up to release its 2017 collection, including the 2013 Grange - the 63rd consecutive vintage from the label.

Q&A: Laura Jewell, Wine Australia

Published: 28 September, 2017

Laura Jewell MW talks to Andrew Catchpole about life at the UK helm of Wine Australia and her involvement with the Women in Wine Awards

Jacob’s Creek adds Australian Rosé with a French twist

Published: 28 September, 2017

Jacob’s Creek has added a French-inspired Australian Rosé to its UK portfolio to tap the tipple’s success in its homeland.

Australian Women in Wine Awards reveals 2017 winners

Published: 27 September, 2017

The cream of the crop of Australia’s women in wine gathered in London yesterday for the annual Wine Australia’s Women in Wine event, marking the first time it has taken place outside OZ.

Treasury team walk Thames Path Challenge in honour of MD

Published: 15 September, 2017

Thirty members of the Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) team took on the Thames Path Challenge on Saturday (9 September).

The Australian Alternative

Published: 07 September, 2017

As exciting new wines continue to emerge from Down Under, Andrew Catchpole finds that for the UK it’s more about style than variety when it comes to looking afresh at Oz

World’s largest gathering of Aussie Women in Wine to descend on London

Published: 29 August, 2017

Wine Australia’s Women in Wine event on 26 September will see some 57 female winemakers and winery owners on hand at Australia House in London for an event that aims to help drive perception of premium Aussie wines and bring new wines to market.

Diageo Wine acquisition drives growth for TWE in FY17

Published: 21 August, 2017

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the Australian winemaker, has reported net profits after tax up 55% to AU$269.1m for the year ending June 30, 2017.

De Bortoli introduces ‘alternative grape varieties’ wine trio

Published: 09 August, 2017

De Bortoli Wines has introduced a wine trio blended with alternative grape varieties

Value Australian exports to the UK decline while growth in China soars

Published: 19 July, 2017

A new report from Wine Australia shows that the value of Australian wine exports grew by $201 million (10%) in 2016–17 to $2.31 billion, underpinned by strong export growth to China and the US.