Schaafsma to head up Accolade Wines
Accolade Wines has appointed Paul Schaafsma as its new chief executive officer, succeeding John Ratcliffe who will become deputy chairman.
AVL appoints Lockwood as business manager Europe
Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has appointed Tim Lockwood for the newly created role of business manager Europe.
Prosecco success shapes McGuigan strategy
The rise in prosecco has made Australian Vintage rethink its sparkling wine offering, according to CEO Neil McGuigan.
McGuigan calls for new duty band
Neil McGuigan, recently voted the ‘World’s Best Winemaker (IWSC), wants the UK government to change the banding under which duty on wine is set.
Profile: Neil McGuigan
McGuigan Wines has just been acclaimed World’s Best Winemaker for an unprecedented third time. Christian Davis talks to the man who makes it all happen
Australian Vintage tools up for assault on lower alcohol wine market
Australian Vintage is installing and commissioning a spinning cone column with a view to introducing a new generation of lower alcohol wines next year.
Australian Vintage appoints Dyer general manager
The major Australian volume wine producer, Australian Vintage (AVL) has appointed Julian Dyer to general manager UK & Europe on a permanent basis.
Australian vintage is exceptional
Australian wine producer Australian Vintage (AVL) has hailed the 2012 vintage from the Sunraysia and the Riverland wine region as ‘exceptional’ and one of the best in the past two decades.
Australian Vintage recruits major UK multiple buyer
Australian Vintage has recruited the senior buyer of one of the UK’s major multiple retailers.