In a significant step for Australian viticulture, the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is preparing to launch a DNA-based grapevine clonal identification service, offering winegrape producers greater certainty and flexibility in the clonal identification process.

The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) has released its 32nd edition of Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture, commonly known as the ‘Dog book’. Updated yearly to align with each growing season, the booklet is a reference guide for grapegrowers and wineries to ensure the safe and timely application of agrochemical treatments.

Wine Victoria recently hosted the B2B Business Matching Roadshow in China, where13 Victorian wine producersconnected withover 300 trade representativesacross three dynamic days inShenzhen and Shanghai.The program highlighted the depth, diversity and premium quality of Victorian wine, reinforcing our industry's strong positioning in the China market.

The program was delivered in partnership withGlobal Victoria,who also hosted a vibrantVic Expoevent in Shenzhen during the week.

Listen to Wine Victoria CEO Steph Duboudin on the US-based podcast Wine for Normal People, hosted by Elizabeth Schneider. Steph shares insights into the Victorian wine industry, our unique regions, and what makes our wines stand out on the global stage. Available on Spotify and​Apple Podcasts.

Part three of our series of matching Chinese cuisine to Victorian wine, Dan Sims hosted a
group of local Rednote KOLs to explore Northeastern Chinese BBQ at Qiqihar Charcoal BBQ - Balwyn. The verdict You'll have to keep an eye on our WeChat and Rednote channels. A hint: Not quite what you expect!!

Join Wine Australia for an 80-minute webinar covering the current business environment in mainland China, opportunities and challenges for Australian wine, local trade and cultural insights, the digital landscape, and upcoming activities in market. With presentations by Austrade, Wine Australia and United Media Solutions, this is sure to be an insightful and informative session.

From August, Wine Australia will launch ‘We make a wine for that’, a new occasion-focused marketing campaign promoting Australian wine as the perfect match for everyday moments – from weekend getaways to date nights and catch ups with friends. The campaign is open-access, with templates and creative assets available for regional and state use. View the campaign strategy and access the free toolkit here.

Important changes have been made to the Victorian Planning Provisions, which may benefit those applying for remote seller's licences. As of 14 January, applicants are no longer required to have a planning permit to sell alcohol via phone or internet sales.

To learn more about these important updates, read the full article below.

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has been developing new requirements for energy labelling on alcoholic beverages (Proposal P1059).

Visit our website to learn more about these important updates.

The Hospitality Now is a forum for food and drink professionals who want to learn, polish, or share the skills needed to survive and thrive in the toughest market the trade has ever seen. 

It’s focused on the realities of doing business right now – on how to get customers through the door and how to make money – and the opportunities the immediate future holds for this business that we love and believe in.   

Date:Monday 11 August
Time:9am to 5pm
Location:Pt Leo Estate, Mornington Peninsula
Price:Tickets from $49 + bfTickets are selling fast, book before sold out.

Young Farmer Upskill and Invest Scholarship

The Young Farmers Upskill and Invest Scholarship is an opportunity to invest in you and your career. Up to $10,000 is available per scholarship:

• up to $5000 towards study
• up to $5000 to invest in putting new skills into practice, with professional development, business planning or other on-farm activities.
  

The scholarship program is designed to be flexible and to fit with the demands and ambitions of young farmers and farm workers.

Since the start of the program in 2015, the Minister for Agriculture has awarded scholarships to 133 young farmers. Each year, 12 to 14 schol May 2025.

See a wide-ranging collection of trade, industry and consumer wine events and activities happening across the globe using the Wine Industry Events Calendar.

2025​

• 18 July, Wine Australia Global Market Update, register
• 19 July, Adelaide, Australian Women in Wine Gala Dinner,
• 20–23 July, Adelaide, Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference
• 1-10 September, Australian Wine Roadshow Japan 2025, register
•  29 September, Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting, Stockholm, register
• 1 October, Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting, Amsterdam, register
  
• 15 October, Rutherglen, Finlaysons Roadshow
• 16 October, Mornington Peninsula, Finlaysons Roadshow 
• 20 November, Wine Victoria AGM 

2026​

• 27 January, Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting, London, register
• 29 January, Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting, Edinburgh, register
• 3 February, Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting, Dublin, register
• 9-11 February 2026, Wine Paris 2026, register
  

If there is an upcoming event that is not on the calendar, please email at communications@wineaustralia.com