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2010/11 USA Market Programs

ATTENTION Wine companies: It is time to sign up to USA 2010/11 Market Programs to be a part of Wine Australia’s exciting trade, consumer, and press initiatives! For more information on our programs visit Market Program or email us at usa@wineaustralia.com! Click here for detailed instructions on how to sign up for membership.

Change in New York office Contact Number

As of July 1st, 2010 the New York office general contact number is 646 344 8123. Contact us.

Employment of Southwest Market Development member

Wine Australia has employed Martin Korson as the new Market Development USA team member, joining Mark Davidson and Suzanne Barros. Martin is an Advanced Certified Sommelier, and member of the Court of Master Sommeliers. He brings with him a wealth of global wine knowledge and established contacts in the Southwest region. Martin will be based in Houston, TX. To welcome him, email martin.korson@wineaustralia.com.

“Open Up to Wines from Australia” this summer

Wine Australia is sponsoring a series of music concerts around the USA this summer.

   o OSA presents The Williamsburg Waterfront, Brooklyn NY (June 20 – Sept 30)
   o Sunday free Jelly Pool Parties, Brooklyn NY (July 11 – Aug 29)
   o Chicago Jazz Festival, Chicago IL (Sept 4 – 5)
   o Pasadena Jazz Festival, Pasadena, CA (Aug 28 – 29)

For more information visit our Open Up website!

A+ Australian Wine

Don't forget to visit our newly launched "A+ Australian Wine" website as part of our new campaign for Australian wine globally and locally. A+ Australian Wine. Every one has a story.

For more information on our market programs please view our events calendar or contact us.

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 July 19, 2010