Developing biosecurity management plans for WA viticulture
While continuing to develop and promote the use of MyPestGuide Grapes - the easy pest and disease identification and reporting app for WA grape growers - DAFWA has also started to work with WA viticulture industries to develop an up to date WA Viticulture Industry Biosecurity Plan and Manual.
The new biosecurity plan will update the previous HortGuard Viticulture Industry Protection Plan and develop on the National Viticulture Industry Biosecurity Plan to cover pest issues present in Australia, but not established (or under active management) in WA.
The biosecurity plan will consider all potential biosecurity issues and rate them according to likelihood of entry, establishment and impact on industry. From this, a list of key exotic pests will be derived, for which recommendations for surveillance and response actions to any incursions will be developed. This will include funding and cost sharing arrangements.
Industry will be kept well informed and given regular opportunities to provide input into the development of the plan.
In association with the biosecurity plan, a biosecurity manual will also be developed and completed by the end of 2016. This will provide guidelines for industry on how best to prevent and deal with exotic pest incursions.
The WA Viticulture Industry Biosecurity Plan and Manual are being developed by sub-project e-Surveillance for pests and diseases in the WA grape industry which is a part of the Boosting Biosecurity Defences Project led by DAFWA and made possible through Royalties for Regions funding.
For more information, contact Alec McCarthy.
Biotechnologies vine perspective workshop
The ‘Biotechnologies vine perspective’ workshop was held in Margaret River on 27 January. It was organised as a great opportunity to communicate progress on two Australian Research Council (ARC) research grants in wine grapes, and bring together teams from UWA, DAFWA, Yalumba and AWRI, as well as colleagues from across the globe.
In particular, it was a great opportunity to conceptualise the underlying genetic distinctions between clones of Cabernet Sauvignon. Featuring in the program was the opportunity to taste several experimental wines from the DAFWA and Yalumba trials of Cabernet Sauvignon clones. Clonal selection has attracted increasing attention as a means to accentuate regional identity, particularly of ‘regional heroes’ - as Cabernet is for both Margaret River and Coonawarra.
Glynn Ward (DAFWA) led the presentations with a historical perspective on the local Houghton clones of Cabernet. Richard Fennessy (DAFWA winemaker) and Peter Gambetta (Yalumba senior red winemaker) then led the tasting panel to the sensory laboratory.
Richard introduced the tasting with his ‘calibration wine’, which invited differing opinions of what terms such as ‘spice’ and ‘vegetal’ mean in the context of Cabernet. Richard instructed the panel on the framework of the tasting, and scoring protocol, before introducing the experimental wines he’d made from both the 2014 and 2015 vintages.
The wines were assessed ‘blind’ and the 21 tasters (made up of professional viticulturists and winemakers) were asked to rank the intensity of 20 predetermined aroma and flavour attributes.
The data from this sensory exercise is currently being statistically analysed in the aim to determine wine characteristics unique to each of the clones. This information will be used to compliment the genomic work on these clones and potentially link genomic and sensory differences between the clones.
Peter Gambetta then presented six clones of Cabernet Sauvignon produced from the Coonawarra wine region in SA. This exercise allowed participants an opportunity to taste and compare clones not readily available in WA. Most commented on how the styles of these wines vastly differed from the Margaret River clones from the first session.
After the tasting, four short seminars were delivered, where Dr Michael Considine continued the topic of clonal variation with some insights to the progress of the ARC grant ‘Genomic basis of clonal variation in Cabernet Sauvignon wine grapes’.
This project started late 2013 but the nature of genomic technology requires considerable planning and preliminary analysis before making the quantum leaps the technology is capable of. Dr Considine revealed some of the newer technologies now available to the project and outlined the plan to team up with a group at UC Davis, to identify 12 clones by the end of the project (end 2017).
Prof Christine Foyer then presented her insights to plant responses to aphid attack. Prof Foyer is a co-investigator on one of the ARC grants – oxygen signalling in grapevine bud dormancy – and she has studied stress responses of many plants along her career, including grapevines. However, this presentation was more hypothetical, translating knowledge from other plants to question the responses of grapevine to aphids.
Two talks then focussed on progress from the ARC dormancy project. E/Prof John (Jac) Considine presented some re-analysis of older literature on dormancy and how commercially grapevines are managed through the seasonal changes. Dr Patricia Agudelo-Romero then presented on the genetic regulation of bud burst.
New WAVIA website launched
Since around 2002, WAVIA has been importing new varieties and clones to the WA Grapevine Germplasm Collection in collaboration with DAFWA. Some of these have been established in the Alternative Variety Trial Block at the DAFWA Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute and are producing good quantities of high quality cuttings each year for industry.
Evaluation trials have been conducted by DAFWA on the varieties in this block. A similar trial block for some of the warm climate suited alternative varieties has now been established at the Harvey Agricultural College.
The WA Grapevine Germplasm Collection has been recognized as a grapevine resource of national importance, and has been consistently managed and virus tested through collaboration between DAFWA and WAVIA.
The wine industry has already proved its growing interest in many of the emerging alternative varieties, through the orders received by WAVIA over the past 12 years for the supply of quality propagation material from its source blocks, the trial blocks and the germplasm collection.
WAVIA encourages more WA vineyards and wineries to consider planting a WAVIA Source Block as part of any vineyard expansion plans. These source blocks are vital in enabling WAVIA to bulk up the supply of high quality grapevine cuttings for the Western Australian wine industry in times of increased demand. There are also clear advantages for the source block grower, such as priority discounted access to first release cuttings of new imports enabling the grower to gain early marketplace entry, and a royalty payment from WAVIA for cuttings cut from the source block for WAVIA customers.
Growers interested in establishing a WAVIA source block in 2016 are advised to contact the association before orders for cuttings close on 30 April 2016.
The varieties and clones listed below are some of those not currently planted in WAVIA source blocks, and the association would like to hear from growers who may be interested in planting any of these varieties.
| VARIETY | CLONES |
| VARIETY | CLONES |
| Barbera | AT84 & F6V4 HT119 |
| Nebbiolo | K6V1 & CVT CN230 |
| Carmenere | exCSIRO |
| Pinot Noir | MV6 & 777 |
| Dolcetto | CN69 |
| Sangiovese | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Fer | 10.26.A1 |
| Saperavi | I11V10 |
| Grenache | 38 |
| Sciacarello | UCD |
| Lagrein | H7V9 |
| Tempranillo | Requena1964 & D8V12 |
| Mataro | R2V13 |
| Sangiovese | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Merlot | 18 |
| Chardonnay | 277 |
| Meunier | H10V5 |
| Scheurebe | Merbein |
The full list of the varieties and clones available from WAVIA as dormant cuttings, as well as DAFWA alternative wine grape variety evaluation information, can be found at the WAVIA website.
WAVIA can be contacted via the form on the new website, or by contacting one of the WAVIA management committee whose contact details are also listed on the website www.wavia.org.au.
WAVIA Chairman’s report
February 2015 - January 2016
WAVIA has had another busy year. Orders continue to be low but managing the collection, assisting research bodies, submitting applications for research and involvement on state and national research and development working bodies has kept the committee looking at how WAVIA can help keep the Western Australian industry developing and progressing.
WAVIA would not operate without the hard work of the committee who dedicate their time and expertise to vine improvement for the future of the viticultural industries. I would especially like to thank those on the committee from industry and from DAFWA.
Chris Harding as secretary has been especially busy building the new website www.wavia.org.au (please check the website for variety information and order forms), submitting R&D funding applications and maintaining the running of the association. Many thanks also to Colleen Gillespie for managing the association’s finances and organising funding for research projects. I would also like to thank Patrick Bertola for his help as vice Chairman and also to Anne Mitchell and Stephen Kirby for their work.
We are very grateful to Glynn Ward from DAFWA and his staff for their support and assistance. Particular thanks to Ian Guthridge, Manager of the Manjimup Horticulture Research Institute (MHRI) together with Alan Jacob and George Morris and Chris McMullan for managing the WA Germplasm Collection and for assistance with cutting collection and distribution. Many thanks to Richard Fennessy for his help with many aspects of vine improvement. The roles that DAFWA carried out for WAVIA was clarified and efforts were made to document what material is available from the Harvey Agricultural College.
Orders in 2015 were again low in number at 5 852 cuttings. The majority of orders in 2015 were for alternative varieties, with the MHRI Germplasm Collection and MHRI Alternative Variety Trial block playing a vital role in WAVIA's ability to supply material. Alan Jacobs and George Morris of DAFWA and Colleen Gillespie did a great job of collecting, packing and dispatching all the material for the orders.
Interstate customers were thrilled to be able to find clones and varieties that they have been unable to source from anywhere in South Australia, Victoria or NSW. Orders from Victoria and South Australia were able to be supplied via a nursery in Victoria where they were hot water treated prior to movement by the customer into SA. Cuttings in the WA grape growing regions were dispatched by WAVIA regional representatives with help from Alan Jacobs.
A key role of WAVIA is to source new and improved varieties and clones. This work continues and the Germplasm Collection was boosted with the introduction of Sangiovese Brunello di Montalcino (donated kindly by Chris Harding of Viticlone Supplies), Carignan D9V11 (generously made available from Happs Karridale Vineyard). Pinotage FPS-O1 has now also been established into the Germplasm Collection.
Chris Harding of Viticlone Supplies also provided six cuttings of Shiraz clone 1127 which will be introduced into the Germplasm Collection following virus testing. WAVIA has tried to import Nero D'Avola, but unfortunately due to virus infection were unable to introduce the variety into WA. WAVIA (with thanks to Patrick Bertola) is attempting to source the variety Flora (a hybrid of Gewürztraminer and Semillon developed in California by Professor Harold Olmo produces a full bodied aromatic white wine) and again this depends upon its virus status.
The first cuttings from the recently imported variety Montepulciano were supplied to a vineyard in the Great Southern region to commence the establishment of a WAVIA Source Block of this variety. WAVIA is keen to hear from growers in regional WA who are interested in planting varieties and clones available from the WA Germplasm Collection. There is the potential to establish these new plantings as WAVIA Source Blocks for future supply of quality propagation material to industry. WAVIA prioritises supplying material from the Germplasm Collection for establishing new WAVIA source blocks and offers the cuttings at a discounted price for approved growers.
The ‘Genomic basis of clonal variation in Cabernet Sauvignon’ project, managed by Dr Michael Considine of DAFWA & UWA is progressing. The goals of the project are to determine the genomic basis of clonal identity of elite Cabernet Sauvignon clones via whole genome sequencing of 12 clones, from which markers will be designed to distinguish between them. A further goal is to explore whether molecular differences exist between clones in relation to biosynthesis of known wine flavour and aroma precursors. Staff recruitment and collecting of sample material has been done. Sequencing of SA126 will continue and a further 11 Cabernet clones will be sequenced using the new short read technology.
WAVIA has assisted with fund collection and administration of this project, many thanks especially to Colleen Gillespie for the administrative work. A newsletter has been sent to contributors and a workshop was held on January 27th.
WAVIA submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Grower Group Research and Development (R&D) Grants Program for a "Warm climate alternative wine grape variety trial – meeting needs of the future". The aims of the project were to determine alternative wine grape varieties suitable for growing in WA regional areas in a warming climate considering the entire value chain with collaboration with DAFWA, Harvey Agriculture College, Margaret River Curtin Education Campus, Wines of WA and regional associations.
Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful but special thanks to Chris Harding who put in many hours preparing the submission. We were hoping to use the vines in the alternative variety trial at the Harvey Agricultural College to carry out this work, but as this is an important resource WAVIA will look at other opportunities. Richard Fennessy entered some alternative variety trial wines made from Saperavi, Fer, Barbera, Brachetto and Touriga Nationale into wine shows with excellent results and has been acknowledged by OCC.
WAVIA wrote to DAFWA and the board of the Australian Grape & Wine Authority regarding the future funding of germplasm collections and the possibility of extending funding to the WA Germplasm Collection to allow expansion of its listed clones and varieties. WAVIA also supported the proposal by the board of Wines of WA to introduce an industry Agricultural Produce Commission (APC), a state statutory body established to collect fees on behalf of industry participants to provide services for their industry. This has now been passed and Wines of WA will work collaboratively with regional associations to develop an APC model for the WA wine industry.
WAVIA continues to support AVIA. WAVIA supports the proposal that AVIA's new direction will include management of a national online variety register database, advising vine improvement groups of virus testing protocols, advise on the national standard for grapevine material and be the peak body for vine improvement advocacy.
WAVIA is concerned about the capacity of the current reduced grapevine nursery industry in WA, to supply adequate propagation material to the rest of industry in the advent of renewed demand and expansion of plantings.
I look forward to industry prosperity improving and WAVIA will continue to help with sourcing, propagating and distributing improved propagation material.
Jim Campbell-Clause, WAVIA Chairman
Soil testing tips
Find out what your soil and plants need!
Deb Archdeacon is an agronomist who has worked across a range of agricultural industries throughout the South West since 2004. Deb is passionate about helping farmers improve the long term condition and productivity of their soil. South West Catchments Council spoke with Deb to get some tips about soil testing.
Why should farmers soil test?
Testing the properties of your soil gives you information on the availability of plant nutrients, and whether the chemistry and organic matter levels are suitable for soil biology and good soil structure. By comparing your test results to recommendations or benchmarks, you can manage inputs and amendments to achieve good growth without overusing fertilisers and without potentially reducing profits. Tests are not infallible but they will provide you with a good guide to achieving healthy soils and plants.
How can farmers get the most out of soil testing?
Finding out the chemical and physical requirements that maximise your crop productivity before you soil test is the best way to plan which parameters to measure.
I think it’s also really important to know your soil texture. This will indicate how well your soil will hold onto any inputs that are later applied. It also helps you set realistic targets if you are trying to build soil carbon, because the ability to store carbon is influenced by clay content. Standard tests come back with an estimate of soil texture, but asking for a particle size analysis will give you more reliable results. It’s not an expensive test and you only need to do it once.
Can you test for soil biology?
My aim is to promote a diverse soil biology with a diverse system, but I infer progress rather than test for biological deficiencies. For example, if the soil supports pathogens and disease it’s safe to say that the biology isn’t diverse. Alternatively, the biology is probably starting to crank up if less fertiliser is required, if the soil sticks to plant roots (see image below), or if weeds such as cape weed become less dominant. Improving parameters such as soil organic carbon and pH will often help the biology sort itself out.
Monitoring change in soil carbon
If you want to accurately monitor change in soil carbon, you need to set up a few monitoring points: 5x5m areas that you return to over the years. But make sure you pick a representative area and sample to depth. Note that this won’t give you a good estimate of average soil carbon but is useful for determining long-term trends. Refer to the GRDC soils page for further detail.
What other tests are useful?
Other important tests to conduct are water quality (for irrigators) and plant tissue tests. Knowing the quality of irrigation water goes hand-in-hand with soil testing. Plant tissue/sap tests are also a valuable crop monitoring strategy to identify issues with the crop itself [Note: Sampling and analysing petioles can be used to accurately diagnose micronutrient status].
How do you choose a laboratory?
One important consideration is finding out if the testing methods offered by the lab match the data available for your crop. For example, if the local crop data measured “Colwell” phosphorus (most WA data is Colwell P), ask for a Colwell P test with the PBI (phosphorus buffering index—a measure of how hard the soil hangs on to the phosphorus) to make easy comparisons. It’s almost impossible to compare different phosphorus tests.
You should use an Australian Soil and Plant Analysis Council (ASPAC) accredited laboratory. Most laboratories don’t give advice on inputs for crops, and those that do can have very different points of view. It’s important to stay with a lab once you’re happy with it and not switch around because of the different testing methodologies. You need to compare apples with apples.
How do you collect representative soil samples?
Soil properties can be quite different in valley flats compared to hillslopes. Properties can even change between the upper and lower parts of the hillslope. Its important to separate samples between these different soils, and having a dig around can help you identify differences so you can roughly map them out. A dig stick (pictured below) can be a useful tool because part of the shaft is missing, allowing you to see the changes in the soil with depth. Digging can also uncover physical and chemical constraints such as soil compaction, sodicity or acidity.
Once you have a good feel for the changes in soil across your property, decide on the depth to which you want to sample. This will depend on the crop you are growing and whether you have found evidence of constraints at depth. Then take one composite sample (made up of 15-25 subsample cores) for each depth within each of the mapped areas. It’s important that you sample in spots that are representative of the mapped area and not in animal camps, small depressions or other anomalies.
As you continue to soil sample over the years, use the same sampling points to increase your ability to detect change. You should also sample at the same time of year, generally before the growing season so any fertiliser applications don’t skew the results, and avoid sampling wet soils.
Follow the link for further information on soil sampling and testing.
This project is supported by the South West Catchments Council, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme.
Entwine Australia - supporting a sustainable wine industry
The sustainable production of grapes and wine depends on the environment and the communities who support wine production from grapes to the glass. Entwine Australia is the Australian wine industry’s sustainability program - set up to support growers and winemakers in demonstrating and improving the sustainability of their businesses. In WA there are 38 vineyards and 11 wineries with Entwine membership. The AWRI will be visiting Mt Barker on 4 May 2016 to present a workshop that will include information about the Entwine Australia program.
What exactly is Entwine Australia?
Entwine is as an ‘umbrella’ sustainability program. Under the Entwine umbrella there are two components for members – the reporting of sustainability metrics to the AWRI and participation in an environmental certification program. Members can choose which certification program best suits their business from: ISO14001, Freshcare Viticulture/Winery Environmental Codes of Practice or Sustainable Australia Winegrowing.
Entwine provides credentials which cover the fundamental components of sustainability (environmental, social and economic) and can be applied to both the vineyard and winery. The program also provides benchmarking tools and resources to enable planning, evaluation, control and communication. Entwine is a voluntary program designed with flexibility to suit the changing goals and needs of all Australian grape and wine producers.
Entwine benchmarking reports
Every Entwine member receives a personalised annual benchmarking report that allows comparison of environmental metrics with aggregated data from other members in their region or size category. The metrics focus on areas where growers and winemakers want to see improved efficiency and cost savings in their operations – predominantly water and energy use.
Entwine regional reports
Each region with at least eight certified Entwine members can customise their own online regional report card. Regions can use this report to communicate their environmental credentials.
Entwine individual reports
Every certified Entwine member can customise their own optional, individual online environmental report card, making their own information accessible to consumers and customers worldwide.
For more information about Entwine Australia visit the AWRI website or contact the AWRI helpdesk by email helpdesk@awri.com.au or telephone +61 (0)8 8313 6600.
Agrochemcial update
Fenarimol (Rubigan SC) stocks to be used up.
The registration for the powdery mildew active constituent Fenarimol (DuPont product Rubigan SC) has not been renewed. As such, growers have until 30 June 2016 to use up any stock they have of this agrochemical. After this date, leftover stock will need to be disposed of.
Some growers may wish to use up their stock of Rubigan SC by conducting a post-harvest application to control powdery mildew. When considering this option, growers should be aware of the CropLife Australia resistance management restrictions on the Group 3 fungicides.
These state:
- DO NOT apply more than two consecutive sprays of a Group 3 fungicide.
- DO NOT apply more than three Group 3 sprays per season.
- DO NOT use Group 3 fungicides curatively.
If disposal of unused stock is required, growers can register with ChemClear online or by calling toll free on 1800 008 182. This is timely considering ChemClear is undertaking collections in WA in June (see following article).
A list of alternative chemicals for the control of powdery mildew can be found on page 8 in the ‘Dog Book’ – accessible in several different formats on the AWRI website or via DAFWA's Viticulture Spray Guide.
For more information, please contact Marcel Essling at AWRI on +61 (0)8 8313 6600.
ChemClear on its way to WA
ChemClear is heading to Western Australia in June 2016 and is urging chemical users to register their surplus or unwanted agvet chemicals for safe disposal before 22 April 2016.
“We encourage WA farmers to seize the opportunity to use our program this year as it will be another two years before we head back across the Nullarbor,” said National Program Manager Lisa Nixon.
Since the program was established 16 years ago, ChemClear has undertaken five regional collection runs across Western Australia and retrieved in excess of 61 tonnes of obsolete agvet chemicals.
The program uses local council sites to collect from waste holders who have registered their chemicals for retrieval. The collection process is quick and easy, and waste holders are given an appointment time to meet the ChemClear retrieval team to drop off their registered chemicals for safe disposal.
“Our program operates like a milk run and visits every local government region that we have received a registration in, even if there is only one or a handful of waste holders in that area,” said Ms Nixon.
“We are required to obtain licences for the transportation and removal of hazardous waste, therefore each waste holder must take an inventory of their obsolete chemicals before registering for the program.”
WAFarmers Chief Executive Officer Stephen Brown believes ChemClear is critical for maintaining a safe working environment for farmers.
“Our organisation is committed to ensuring farmers are provided with safe working environments and we’re proud to support the ChemClear initiative which works towards this goal,” he said.
“Unused chemicals on rural properties can pose occupational safety and health risks for farmers, so we encourage all our members to work sustainably and dispose of obsolete chemicals through this environmentally safe method.”
ChemClear collects APVMA currently registered chemicals produced by 121 manufacturers supporting the Industry Waste Reduction Scheme. Chemicals classified as Group 1 are collected free of charge.
As an additional service, ChemClear collects what is classified as Group 2 chemicals. This category covers deregistered, out-of-date, mixed, unlabelled or unknown agvet chemicals produced by a manufacturer not signed to the ChemClear stewardship program.
There is a cost for disposal of Group 2 chemicals which is quoted to the waste holder once their registration has been processed.
It is recommended that waste holders do this as soon as possible as registrations close on 22 April 2016.
Entrepreneur's program
This Federal Government initiative provides assistance to eligible small and medium businesses.
Benefits include:
- A no cost Business Evaluation.
- 50/50 grant up to $20,000 to engage specialist consultants.
- Ongoing assistance including invites to EP run masterclasses (EP eligible only).
Eligible companies will:
- Have a turnover exceeding $1.5m.
- Have a trading history of at least three years.
- Have an ACN, and be solvent.
- Be in the following sectors: food and agriculture, resource or oil and gas supply chain, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or services supporting any of the five main sectors.
The Business Evaluation is flexible and concentrates on relevant areas with minimum time disruption to owners and managers.
It usually includes:
- Analysis of performance, including benchmarking against a data base of 100 000 companies.
- Analysis of industry trends and external threats and opportunities using IBISWorld reports.
- Strategic planning and setting of long term objectives.
- Discussion around short term issues and impediments.
- Comprehensive report with suggested action plan for next 6-12 months.
- Connections to relevant people able to assist the company.
- Links to other government funding and assistance.
The Grant (Business Growth Grant) can apply to more than one project and is:
- Funded on a 50/50 basis.
- To a maximum of $20,000 per client.
- Companies choose consultants they want to work with (introductions can be provided).
Funded services may include but are not limited to:
- Business planning, strategic planning, strategic marketing.
- Budgeting and developing key performance indicators and dashboards.
- Succession planning and governance.
- Human Resources planning and cultural change.
- Process improvements (flow analysis, inventory management, reducing downtime).
- Implementation of systems (QA, OHS, environmental).
Food and agriculture is a very broad sector and includes; food & beverage producers, primary producers with a value add component and suppliers. Eligible businesses include processors, packers, wineries, breweries, dairies, agricultural consultants, farm wholesalers, irrigation and fertiliser suppliers, machinery and packaging providers, etc.
Advanced Manufacturing is an inclusive category and can include companies with the capacity and desire to become 'advanced'. This can include a different marketing approach (online sales), efficiency and cost reduction (through ERP, technology, or Lean), or developing an innovative business model.
Resource Supply Chain includes mining equipment machinery and servicing, engineering services, mineral processing technology, mine software products, specialist communication equipment, etc.
Enabling services include suppliers to energy, water, transport, and waste infrastructure construction or development; engineering consultancy services; freight transport and logistics (road, rail, air, and water freight, couriers, and warehouse and storage services), architects; IT, scientific testing.
The application and review process is intended to be straight forward and time efficient with web based application forms to take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
This is a snapshot of EP and its eligibility. For a more complete description, please don’t hesitate to call Business Foundation's Don Geare on 0447 955 498, who will be happy to help, and potentially customise delivery to suit.
Future events
WA Wine Business Workshop 2016 – Becoming more profitable
The West Australian wine industry produces many of Australia’s best wines and includes regions of world renown. Yet producers of all sizes still struggle for profitability. This year’s workshop – ‘Becoming more Profitable’ – has been designed to show you how to use the levers of profit and cashflow in order to build a better wine business. It will help you leverage your unique customer value proposition in order maximise returns.
When: 14 - 15 April 2016
Where: Sanctuary Golf Resort, Bunbury
Registration costs and program details can be found on the events webpage.
AWRI - Opportunities in a new climate Mount Barker workshop
When: 4 May 2016
Where: Art House, West Cape Howe Wines, Mount Barker
Registration costs and program details can be found on the events webpage.
International Cool Climate Wine Symposium, Brighton, England
So what does 'cool climate' mean in relation to wine? Here you’ll find out more, see why the ICCWS Symposia are an essential in the diaries of the world’s leading winemakers and grape growers, and explore the winemaking lands of England and Wales. Over three days in May 2016, the globe’s leading winemakers and viticulturists will meet with marketeers and others involved with producing and selling some of the world’s finest wines.
When: 26 - 28 May 2016
Where: Brighton, England
Registration costs and program details can be found on the events webpage.
Margaret River Viticultural & Horticultural Trade Day
The Trade Day will feature a full schedule of trade exhibitions, demonstrations and a light lunch, along with informative presentations by expert speakers.
When: 22 June 2016
Where: Cowaramup District Social Club
The 16th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference & Trade Exhibition
The Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference and Trade Exhibition is the premier technical event for the Australian wine industry. Held every three years since 1970, it combines an extensive program of plenary sessions, workshops, posters, student forum and social events with the industry’s most respected and extensive trade exhibition
When: 24 – 28 July 2016
Where: Adelaide
Registration costs and program details can be found on the events webpage.