The Wine Victoria AGM will be held in-person and online via Zoom video conference. We would love to members to join us in person for the AGM and for the wine and refreshments afterwards.

Date: Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Time: 5:00pm AEDT
Location: Veriu Queen Victoria Market, Therry Room, 91/101 Therry St Melbourne, VIC 3000
RSVP: by 25 November 2024 at 5pm.

You must let us know if you will be attending the AGM, please register your attendance below.

The annual report provides an overview of Wine Victoria’s performance and key advocacy, and activities delivered to support and empower members and the Victorian wine community.

Wine Victoria CEO Stephanie Duboudin attended the AGW state Policy forum in Adelaide last week. It was a productive session with Victorian representatives from the AGW Board and committees Rory Lane, Chris Pheiffer, Darren Rathbone and regional representatives Paul Derrico, Olivia Barry and Bernadine Phelan attending.

The objective of the Policy Forum was to ensure effective alignment and task allocation around delivery of the One Grape & Wine Sector Plan.

We’ve had a busy period bringing media to Victoria with the support of the Victorian Wine Export Grant, in partnership with Global Victoria.

Alder Yarrow (US) served as the International Judge at the AAVWS and visited three regions.

Elaine Chukan Brown (US) and Jamie Goode (UK) were headline speakers at the Chardonnay Symposium, Pinot Massif, and visited two additional regions.
Nina Caplan (UK) also visited two regions.

Additionally, Wine Victoria hosted an evening with the Wine Australia media famil, where the media participated in a walk-around tasting of Victorian wines, followed by a dinner with four winemakers.

Prior to CIIE in Shanghai, Wine Victoria supported by Global Victoria, teamed up with 67 Pall Mall China to host an walk-around tasting event, celebrating top wineries from both Victoria and China. The event featured 37 Victorian wineries alongside 26 Chinese wineries. We were delighted to welcome over 500 guests, including importers, distributors, media, key opinion leaders, and influential trade buyers from the retail and on-premise sectors.

This series, consisting of 10 online workshops will be hosted by industry experts Brand Catalyser, and will offer Victorian Wineries a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese e-commerce and social media landscapes. If you missed the earlier sessions, please contact us for the recordings.

Webinar: eComm & Social Media in China
Dates: Fridays, 4th October – 29th November

VINOUS magazine has just released its inaugural Top 100 Wines of the World, and we are thrilled to share that Giaconda Chardonnay 2022 has been ranked as the number 2 wine globally. Congratulations also to Bests, which secured the number 98 spot with its Best Great Western Riesling 2023.

The National Vineyard Register (NVR) Framework Project is being undertaken by Wine Australia and is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). Wine Victoria is consulting on the NVR and encourages growers and producers to submit their say on the key questions around the framework.

There are useful resources and applications available on our website to help you prepare for bushfire season. As the weather heats up, it’s essential for you and your team to be equipped with the necessary tools to respond effectively. With conditions changing rapidly, be sure to download our resources in the lead-up to summer.

We know that every business is as unique as a wine region. That’s why our dedicated Business Relationship Managers will work with you to understand your needs and create an energy plan tailored to the specific needs of your business, whether small, medium or large.

As a valued Wine Victoria Member, switch your business electricity to us by 13 December 2024, and receive a $300 one-off credit^, which will be applied to your account over the first 3 months. Send a copy of your energy bill to Frank Romania to discuss your business electricity needs.

• Friday 22 & 29 Nov, Webinar: Navigating eComm & Social Media in China, via Zoom
• 27 Nov, Wine Victoria AGM, RSVP here
• 29 Nov–1 Dec, Wine Island Sydney, Watsons Bay, register here
• 10–12 Feb, 2025, Wine Paris, France, EOI here
• 27–29 May, 2025, Vinexpo Asia, Singapore, 2025, EOI here