Two great viticultural events are coming up in May, and are being held back-to-back at the International Convention Centre in Sydney:
National Wine Sector Bushfire Conference
Date and Time: Tuesday 25 May 10.00am – 5.30pm
Cost: Free
About: Hosted by Wine Australia, this is a chance to get together to reflect on the 2019-20 bushfires around Australia and discuss how to prepare, respond and recover from future fire events.
The conference will hear from grape and wine producers and leading researchers who will present the latest findings on bushfire preparedness, smoke effects and recovery from fire to ensure that grapegrowers, winemakers and businesses are better prepared, better informed and better equipped to handle the decisions that need to be made before, during and after bushfires
To Register: Register Here
Please Note: Please note that you select your venue from the ticket options on the ‘register’ tab. Tickets are limited so if your preferred location is full, contact research@wineaustralia.com to be added to a cancellation list.
2021 Shades of Shiraz Masterclass
Date and Time: Wednesday 26 May 9.00am – 4.00pm
Cost: Morning tea and lunch provided.
About: Hosted by NSW Department of Primary Industry in collaboration with NSW Wine Industry Association. Led by Rob Geddes MW, comedian and wine lover Merrick Watts and wine writer Mike Bennie this masterclass will dissect Shiraz as we know it in Australia today. Industry experts will present on its heritage and history, current markets, and opportunities. Hear from viticulturist and researchers on clonal selection, berry shrivel, canopy management and sensory composition of Shiraz wines. Pick up the tips and tricks from the vineyard to the winery to put into your next Shiraz wine. Plus, three separate tasting panels of 24 Shiraz/Syrah labelled wines including some of Australia’s icon Shiraz offerings. Panel session includes feedback from winemakers Sarah Crowe (Yarra Yering), Tim Kirk (Clonakilla), Gwyn Olsen (Pepper Tree Wines) Andrew Thomas (Andrew Thomas Wines) and more.
To Register: Register Here
Please Note: Please note that you select your venue from the ticket options on the ‘register’ tab. Tickets are limited so if your preferred location is full, contact research@wineaustralia.com to be added to a cancellation list. Places are limited to 100 maximum, no exceptions, so don’t delay in booking. All event funding raised will be gifted by NSWDPI to NSWWIA for various industry grants, scholarships, and future events.
NSW Wine Dinner 25 May 6.30pm
For those that will be staying the night in Sydney after the National Wine Sector Bushfire Conference, the NSW Wine Industry Association would like to invite you to dinner on us, to continue the discussions and then relax and recharge before the next event.
Please register your interest to attend this dinner via the same eventbrite link used to register for National Wine Sector Bushfire Conference. Once you press the green ‘Register’ button, you will see a separate box at the very bottom of the page entitled “NSW | Sydney dinner”. Click HERE
NSW Wine Costs Rebate
If dinner wasn’t enough of an incentive to stay on for Shades of Shiraz, the NSW Wine Industry Association will be offering financial support to help cover the costs of travel and accommodation if you wish to attend both of these events. Come to both the NWSBC and the Shades of Shiraz event and you will be entitled to a one-off $120.00 (plus GST) rebate.
No need to register for this rebate, we will monitor both event sign-ups and contact those who are on both lists. Once it has been confirmed that you did physically attended both events, the rebate will be processed via EFT.
