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The year 2010 started with a bang in the USA, with Wine Australia undertaking its January Australia Day activities across five major cities. There was a Landmark Australia master class held in San Francisco and Chicago for wine trade and media, as well as a special Court of Master Sommeliers master class in Pebble Beach, CA for approx. 80 MSs. We also hosted some consumer Open Up to wines from Australia events in Chicago and Los Angeles showcasing some 30 mainstream wine brands. Our fine wine Regional Heroes tastings included a Tourism Australia Media Lunch and Zagat consumer dinner in San Francisco; a consumer Australia Day Ball in Chicago; a Australian Consulate General business dinner in New York and a American Australian Association wine dinner in Boston. Watch this space for a full event report on our January market program activities.
Some of our upcoming market program activities include;
February Australian Regional Wine Immersion Program: session 5
02/03 Wine Media Guild Luncheon, New York
March Australian Regional Wine Immersion Program: session 6, Nationwide
03/03 – 03/13 Top 5 Wine & Spirits Sommelier winners to Australia with Josh Greene
March – April Wine Australia Retail Store Pormotion with Whole Foods Market, Nationwide
For more information on our market programs please view our events calendar or contact us.
 
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Australian Regional Wine Immersion Program – This educational program aims to provide members of the trade with up-to-date, detailed and relevant information on Australian regional wine. The program is being offered in 8 cities* across the US and consists of six two-hour sessions, each designed to compare the regional expressions of the major grape varieties and to explore the lesser known corners of Australia’s viticultural landscape. Mark Davidson (Market Development Manager) and Suzanne Barros (Market Development Officer) have now completed Sessions 1 through 4 in their relevant markets. There are only two of the six sessions left, taking place in February and March 2010 respectively. Feedback has been excellent with attendees complimenting both the concept of the program and the structure of the sessions. For more information on the Australian Regional Wine Immersion Program, or to get a comprehensive report email us.
*Cities: New York, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Seattle
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Whether you’re visiting the website to learn more about wine, find out about upcoming events in the states or you want to know how to export wine for the first time, this site is designed to provide you with everything you need to know about Australian wine.
In Australia, harvest is drawing to an end with vintage 2009 white wines to be released soon – just in time for summer in the States (watch this space for a full harvest report out in June)! This summer, entertain your friends and family with a fresh, crisp, food-friendly wine from Australia. Sip on a Clare Valley Riesling? Or perhaps a Great Southern Riesling? Why not learn more about our Regional Heroes with our online challenge, you can virtually sample some of Australia’s finest regionally distinct varieties and learn about the various regions. Click here.
Australia is a country with a celebrated winemaking history - the first vineyards were planted in 1788 in a small area near Sydney. Today you will find vineyards throughout all 64 designated Geographic Indications, totaling approximately 160,000 hectares. Current export figures place Australia as the fourth largest exporter of wine and the second largest exporter of wine to the States.
Australia is a respected leader in combining tradition with new ideas and technical innovation and produces a diversity of wine styles including Landmark Australia – wines the represent the epitome of Australia’s finest wine dimension. Navigate your way through this site to learn more!
Last updated February 23, 2010
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