Do you remember the buzz around Fiano Festa and the inaugural Fiano Day last spring and summer? The results from the campaign and sales reported across the industry show widespread success in both reach and product sales. It's the good news story Aus [...]
Mastermind Consulting founded Shiraz Day in 2020, designating the fourth Thursday of July each year. 2026 marks the sixth annual celebration on Thursday 23 July. Varietal wine days are nothing new, marketing calendars are adorned with plenty of “gimm [...]
Waiting for a rainy day to open those wines you’ve been saving? That day, Open that Bottle Night is 28 February 2026. Great wine is made to be shared, wouldn’t you agree? And it’s not always about cracking open the oldest bottle in your cellar (alth [...]
On the concluding day of judging at the Australian Alternative Varietals Wine Show (AAVWS), a thought-provoking session titled "Fizz, Dirt and Zero" brought together a panel of industry experts, led by chair of judges Leanne Altmann, to explore key t [...]
The cool kids all gathered in Mildura in early November. The 2025 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show (AAVWS) is now in its 25th year, celebrating wines that push boundaries and challenge conventions. What started as an idea in 1999 by Stefano [...]
If, like us, you’re responsible for marketing alcohol, then you’ll be well-aware of the ABAC (Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code) regulations. It’s the code that governs responsible marketing of beverage products. Until now, if you were marketing no- [...]
Our own Trish Barry has been acknowledged for championing diversity and equality and named a Marketer of the Year in the 2020 Australian Women in Wine Awards. The Australian Women in Wine Awards are the world’s first and only awards platform for wome [...]
As Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions start to ease and winery cellar doors plan their reopening strategies, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the role cellar door plays in a winery’s sales and marketing mix. Wineries were forced to close earli [...]
Australian Bushfires - Supporting Producers who are “More Than a Good Drop”. The recent Australian bushfires have been devastating to watch unfold. Those directly impacted are very much top of mind and our thoughts are with those who have lost lives, [...]
The Australian wine industry gathered in Orange in September 2019 for the Wine Depot Industry Impact Conference, facilitated by WISA. With the theme of “Dare to be Seen” it was a great opportunity to revisit best practices and focus on consumer exper [...]