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Excellence is already here: the case for NSW wine

David Cumming from Define Wine responds to David LeMire MW’s column in WBM – Australia’s Wine Business Magazine about the campaign to get a better representation of NSW wines on lists at public institutions.

Australia Hunts for Growth as the Global Wine Crisis Deepens

“Global wine consumption has been declining, consumer behaviors are changing, cost pressures are increasing,” Dr. Cole went on. “Geopolitical uncertainties, tariffs, and market access requirements are also impacting international trade. On top of that, we have our own problem of an oversupply in stock and a structural oversupply in terms of the vines as well.”

‘The Wine Man’ becomes the NSW ‘Legend of the Vine’ for 2026 - Winetitles

On Friday 21 August, Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) announced Peter Bourne as the 2026 NSW ‘Legend of the Vine’ at the 2026 Sydney Royal Wine Awards Lunch.

“The wines are just getting better” in the Hunter Valley

The 54th show featured 69 exhibitors and 652 entries, judged over three days at Singleton Showground, assisted by the School of Infantry and led by a panel chaired by Toni Paterson MW. Merrick Watts hosted the luncheon as master of ceremonies and Dr Jamie Goode from the UK was welcomed as international judge.

The rosé our drinks editor will be drinking this summer

Fun, frivolous, fresh, fruity. That’s how most of us think about rosé: a wine best drunk on a warm day, without much thought, when it’s young, a year or so after vintage. 
Winemaker Marcell Kustos thinks differently.

The wine industry and strategic direction

Richard van Ruth responds to Adelaide Hills winemaker’s request to Agriculture Minister to set a timeline for the appointment of a permanent chair of Wine Australia.