What makes this job interesting is going out, meeting, interviewing people and finding out what makes them tick. That along with visiting vineyards, wineries, distilleries and, to a lesser extent, breweries to find out what they are up to, is what makes the likes of me get out of bed in the morning.
Neil McGuigan: Australian wine has its mojo back
Brand Australia has got its mojo back, so says Neil McGuigan, the mercurial CEO of Australian Vintage, which owns McGuigan Wines.
McGuigan announces new wines
Australian winemaker Neil McGuigan has joined forces with Hunter Valley-born TV presenter and chef John Torode to create a Pinot Noir Rosé.
Australian Vintage reports $4.4m profit for half year
Major Australian wine producer, Australian Vintage has announced half year net profits of AUS$4.4 million, up from $4m, for the half year to December 31, 2014.
Hall is Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year.
McGuigan Wines’ senior winemaker Peter Hall is Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year.
McGuigan launches food and wine matching initiative
McGuigan Wines’ Neil McGuigan, one of Australia’s best known winemakers, has launched what he describes as “the ultimate wine and food matching service" with celebrity chef John Torode.
McGuigan joins forces with chef John Torode
McGuigan Wines has teamed up with TV chef John Torode to work on a new wine and food matching project that will be announced in the New Year.
McGuigan scoops another winemaker award
Australian producer McGuigan Wines has scooped another winemaker of the year award.
Australian Vintage tools up for assault on lower alcohol wine market
Australian Vintage is installing and commissioning a spinning cone column with a view to introducing a new generation of lower alcohol wines next year.
Accolade’s Schaafsma has 90 days
After 14 years with McGuigan Wines, Paul Schaafsma, Accolade Wines’ general manager for the UK, Ireland, Africa, Middle East and South America, is acquainting himself with the company and the clock is ticking on the 90 days he has to come up with a strategic plan.
International Wine Challenge results
The International Wine Challenge held is annual bash at the Hilton on London’s Park Lane last night at which all its trophy winners were announced.
Australian Vintage appoints Dyer general manager
The major Australian volume wine producer, Australian Vintage (AVL) has appointed Julian Dyer to general manager UK & Europe on a permanent basis.
More than 40,000 visit ProWein
The trade wine fair ProWein attracted over 40,000 visitors, according to its organisers Messe Düsseldorf.