Congratulations to Dr Anthony Robinson. We are pleased to announce that our Vice President, Dr Anthony Robinson, has been chosen by Wine Australia to be part of the 16 talented people who are the Future Leaders of 2017. The Future Leaders alumni include many Society members who have been identified as rising stars and are… Continue reading »
ASVO sponsor AEB, a company leader in technologies and biotechnologies for the oenology sector, is pleased to launch the inaugural Laura Menozzi Award. This international competition opened May 16th and is open to all professionals in the oenology sector and the winner will receive a grant of 10,000 euros. The grant has the aim to… Continue reading »
From L-R: Associate Judge Ben Thoman (Orlando Wines), Tony Robinson (Treasury Wine Estates) and Chairman of Judges Matt Harrop (Shadowfax Wines). Image by John Kruger. Copyright Barossa Grape & Wine Association. ASVO Director, Tony Robinson (Treasury Wine Estates) and Ben Thoman (Orlando Wines) were announced Dux of the 2016 Barossa Wine Assessment Training at a… Continue reading »
The ASVO Awards for Excellence Dinner will be held on Thursday 17th of November at the Botanic Gardens Restaurant, Adelaide. The ASVO Awards for Excellence is one of the most respected and valued awards amongst wine industry professionals. These Awards have been specifically developed to recognise excellence and innovation in the Australian wine industry. The… Continue reading »
ASVO announces new Wine Show Best Practice Recommendations The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO) has this month released a comprehensive update and extension of its Wine Show Best Practice Recommendations (BPRs) following an extensive, industry-wide review process. The first update to the BPRs since 2004 represents a substantial extension, encompassing more than 200… Continue reading »
The recent Mildura seminar was a great success with comments like “what a cracking seminar” ” A great mix of info and things we can implement” and “A great event & fantastic dinner.” Attendees enjoyed networking with other delegates, presenters, and exhibitors, and had an interesting, challenging and educational few days. PDF versions of the… Continue reading »
We are happy to announce the upcoming ASVO Mildura seminar Vineyard Longevity maintaining the asset .The seminar addresses the need of increasing productivity while protecting and enhancing the longevity of our vineyards. The Seminar will be held in Mildura on the 22-23 of July in the Mildura art Centre. This year’s keynote speaker will be… Continue reading »
The ASVO Viticulturist of the year, sponsored by Bayer CropScience, was awarded to Ben Blows of the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Ben has developed and trialled a practical and cost effective solution to targeting Eutypa fungicides with his own design of spray unit. The award judges said that Ben’s concept demonstrated his ongoing commitment to… Continue reading »