Last month, with the support of Global Victoria, Wine Victoria hosted a 4-city U.S. Roadshow, featuring 20 Victorian producers across Denver, Phoenix, Houston, and Atlanta.

The events showcased over 90 wines, engaging more than 120 trade professionals, including distributors, sommeliers, and buyers, through walk-around tastings, masterclasses, and media events.

“As I have told everyone around me in my industry related circle, that was probably the most important Australian wine event in this country in the better part of a decade?” – Kevin McCormick, Specs Wine & Spirits

UK journalist Will Lyons was hosted by Wine Victoria earlier this year, read his latest article featured in The Times.

"Far from the more famous Barossa Valley and Margaret River, this is probably the best fine wine region you have never heard of and its estates are beginning to make a real name for themselves."

Read the latest article feature in Decanter.

"Victoria really shows its range when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa Valley, eat your heart out. The Cabernets that come from cooler regions in Victoria, such as the Yarra Valley or the always fun to say Strathbogie Ranges, show a lively character that is often missing in New World styles of Cabernet Sauvignon."

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.

Following the success of our sold-out field days in the Grampians and Heathcote in 2024, Wine Victoria will be hosting two more must-attend events in 2025. These will be held in the Yarra Valley on June 4th and King Valley on June 5th, focusing on Smart Strategies for Sustainable Profits.

The program for the day will feature demonstrations and talks from Dr David Jordan, Nuffield Scholar Richard Leask, Ben Thomson from Bests discussing the UVC trial with Agri Automation and Wine Australia and drone demonstrations (imaging and spraying).

4th June – Yarra Valley, Dominque Portet
5th June – King Valley, Brown Brothers

From 20-23 July, the AWITC is your one-stop-shop to dive into the latest technologies and techniques in viticulture and oenology. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of renowned experts and ignite your own passion while looking to the future of the Australian Wine Industry.

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.

There is a new awareness campaign and information session for businesses in Victoria’s horticulture industry. Horticulture
businesses that pay a company to supply workers are considered ‘host’ businesses under the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic).

Victoria’s Labour Hire Authority (LHA) has launched a campaign to support host businesses to protect their business and workers, and avoid penalties under the Act exceeding:

• $630,000 for a company
• $150,000 for an individual.

Host businesses in horticulture can now register for a free LHA information session on Wednesday, 14 May. This one-hour online session will provide information about Victoria’s labour hire law, your legal obligations as a host business, and how to avoid issues with labour hire providers.

For more information, visit the LHA website or call 1300 545 200.

The 2025 National Wine Industry Salary & Benefits Report, which will be launched in June is a comprehensive report with up-to-date information on salaries and employee benefits across 64 different roles, including winemaking, viticulture, warehouse, sales, finance, marketing, events, restaurant, and hospitality.

SAWIA is seeking your participation in the 2025 National Wine Industry Salary & Benefits Survey, which provides the data we require to develop the report. By taking part, you’ll receive an exclusive discount on the final report.

What’s new in this year’s report?

• Expanded roles: now includes new positions such as Sustainability Manager, Digital Marketer, and Payroll Officer.
• Enhanced benefits data: covers modern benefits like work-from-home options and paid parental leave.
• Simplified participation: a new format for reporting and sharing your data, saving you time and effort.

Take part and access your exclusive discount:

• Exclusive discount: complete the survey and receive a discount on the final report.
• Pre-order the report: click here to complete the order form and receive the survey.
• Survey only: email annelise@winesa.asn.au to receive the survey.
  

The survey is open for participation until 2 May 2025.

• 8–9 May, Adelaide, Industry Climate Change Conference
• 19 May, Wine Victoria Regional association roundtable, contact 
• 19 May, One Sector Plan Update Wine Australia, register
• 27–29 May, Singapore, Vinexpo Asia
• 4 June, Wine Victoria Field Day, Yarra Valley, register 
• 5 June, Wine Victoria Field Day, King Valley, register 
• 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