Winemakers' Federation of Australia & Australian Vignerons have begun formal discussions on a potential amalgamation of the two industry bodies, to create a single united peak body, to represent the Australian grape & wine sector. More: ow.ly/utJs30lYppJ #wca

WSET scholarship opens - contact Sarah Andrew or Jenny Polack to be posted on @sommeliersaustralia next week

2018 Canberra International Riesling Challenge- just about ready to start judging tomorrow. A big thanks to all our helpers today - great job! #loveriesling #CBR

Everyone loves a public holiday, especially one where champagne is a feature! The ICCWS hopes you enjoy the Melbourne Cup today, with a glass of good quality cool climate sparkling wine!… instagram.com/p/Bpz9vhoAMo0/…

Happy belated birthday congrats The Gentleman Wino from us! Wish we could share the Dom!

Visiting NZ and dropped by Te Mata Estate - tried the Elston Chardonnay - not bad, not bad at all! Thanks @TeMataEstate

Great article in the latest Wine Companion on wine etiquette - what you wanted to know but were afraid to ask! bit.ly/2T21dHz

#AWIWA #womeninwine #hearmeroar is about to be released....made by four incredible winemakers with all funds going to #scholarships for #women in the #australian #wine #industry....just… instagram.com/p/Bt0CPAIABTL/…

In the year ended December 2018, Australian wine exports increased by 10 per cent in value to $2.82 billion free on board (FOB) and 5 per cent in volume to 850 million litres (94 million 9-litre case equivalents). Read more here: ow.ly/DIlX30nJwwA #wca #wine #wineexports

Book now for our events in September in Murrumbateman and find out what makes cool climate wines so special! #accws19 #visityassvalley #coolwines #canberrawines @ Murrumbateman, New South Wales instagram.com/p/B07igPAhwJE/…

Father’s Day (for the Dad that has everything) Tickets to one of the #ACCWS19 events at Murrumbateman would give Dad a great day out to relax, enjoy food and wine, but best of all YOU can come too! The events… instagram.com/p/B1nCPDwhFVq/…

Calling all Prosecco lovers!!! For #accws19 we have introduced a new class "Sparkling wines - non bottle fermented" to include Prosecco and similar style wines to be included.  The inclusion of this class is in line… instagram.com/p/B2AvsZRBKOk/…

It's all systems go! Unpacking the riedel_official glasses ready for judging to start on Monday for #accws19 is wine show Manager Brent Lello. #visityassvalley #coolwines #visitnsw @ Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds instagram.com/p/B2Fp91HhWZf/…

Thank goodness for volunteers!!! We're almost ready for the judges to arrive tomorrow for #accws19. Bookings for the Long Table Wine Luncheon closes on 9 Sept, get in quick!!!… instagram.com/p/B2GaxtwB6BX/…

First day of judging for #accws19 and this morning it's been the Rieslings - a great class! #rieslingwine #coolwines #visityassvalley @ Murrumbateman, New South Wales instagram.com/p/B2LEZxRBlpp/…

The Riesling classes are finished being judged and #accws19 Manager Brent Lello says that overall the Rieslings have lovely varietal definition, texture and intensity. Seems there's a high number of medals in this… instagram.com/p/B2LdmmMhNeL/…

It was a very strong day yesterday at #accws19 with 50% of the wines judged scoring medals. This morning the judges have been busy assessing the Sauvignon Blanc classes along with Merlot, Shiraz Viognier and… instagram.com/p/B2N3Tt6BOvJ/…

Today, #accws19 judges sorted their way through our largest single class - the 2018 and older Chardonnay class. The judges deemed that this class demonstrated "lovely diversity of styles" with the best wine in… instagram.com/p/B2TIkKLB7Hh/…

People are already arriving for the Long Table Wine Luncheon at #accws19. Word of Mouth, the caterers are full steam ahead. The winners of this year's wine show will be announced shortly - who will win? We'll know… instagram.com/p/B2X12aLBwFI/…

And the #accws19 winning Best Wine of Show is the 2018 Home Hill Kelly's Reserve Pinot Noir. The second year Home Hill in Southern Tasmania has won! Presented here with Chair of Judges, Greer… instagram.com/p/B2X-1nkBF7n/…