Day five of Andrew Catchpole's Regional Heroes blog from Australia

A mellow, cool climate experience in the Adelaide Hills kicked off early this morning with a rain-swept rendezvous with Penny Jones and Katie MacAulay of Petaluma on the summit of Mount Lofty. The idea had been to give us a sweeping overview of the varied topography of the Hills, including the rolling sub-regions of Lenswood and Piccadilly, but the positively British weather drove us to shelter at Bridgewater Mill where we had our first crack at unravelling the diversity of this boutique-scale if rambling region.

Andrew Catchpole visits Australia's 'Regional Heroes'

There's nothing quite like a kangaroo sighting to kick any lingering jetlag into touch so soon after tumbling off a flight to Australia.

Breaking the mould - the first in a new series looking at the opportunities around key grape varieties

In the first of a new series looking at the opportunities around key grape varieties, Carol Emmas focuses on Riesling

South Australia heads to Harrods

South Australian wines will take centre stage at luxury London retailer, Harrods in August.

New campaign for Wine Australia

Wine Australia is celebrating the personalities and places which define Australian wine in the first burst of a new marketing campaign.

New campaign for Wine Australia

Wine Australia is celebrating the personalities and places which define Australian wine in the first burst of a new marketing campaign.

Australia's First Familes of Wine get promotions boost

The Australia's First Families of Wine (AFFW) initiative has been given a boost this week with a government grant of AUD$429,000 to help promote the wineries involved around the world.

Australia addresses oversupply problems

At least 20% of Australia's vineyards are uneconomical and producers need to take "tough, informed decisions" if the country is to end its over-supply crisis, according to a new study.

Wine Australia calls on independents to back Regional Heroes campaign

Wine Australia is inviting independent merchants to take part in a four-week promotional campaign to help push its Regional Hero initiative.

Correction: Wine Australia story 4 September

Due to a subbing error in Harpers Wine and Spirit issue on September 4, issue No 15, it was printed that '40% was the top figure given for fall in Wine Australia's revenue'.

The inaccuracy was printed in a sub-heading in the news story ' Wine Australia: budget on track, and implies that Wine Australia's funding could fall by up to 40% this year.

UK spends 19% less on Aussie wine

Exports of Australian wine to the UK fell by almost 19% in value terms in the past year, official figures have revealed.

Parker writers 'accepted free trips'

Members of Robert Parker's team have accepted paid-for hospitality from wine producers, it has been revealed.

Wines in the Press April 2-5

The national wine critics pass their judgement on the wines that have crossed their paths in recent weeks.

New Director for Wine Australia

The Australian Wine & Brandy Corporation (Wine Australia) have announced the appointment of Lisa McGovern to the new role of Regional Director of UK, Ireland and Europe, to be based at Australia House in London and effective from the April 6.

Australian Wine Heroes Return to UK

AUSTRALIAN WINE HEROES RETURN TO UK

Scottish tasting to celebrate Australia Day

The Scottish wine trade is celebrating Australia Day in style today in Edinburgh with the first of two generic tastings being held in the UK this week by Wine Australia.

Wine Australia releases DVD Claire Hu wine

Wine Australia has launched a new interactive DVD and added an online education section to its website.

Wine Australia starts hunt for "best and brightest" wine talent

Wine Australia has launched its search for candidates for its scholarship programme, which will offer 12 industry members the chance to go to Australia and participate in a series of educational workshops.

Wine Australia plans new scholarship

Wine Australia plans to launch a new scholarship offering twelve industry members a chance to win a trip to Australia and participate in a series of educational workshops.

Wine Australia outsources UK PR

Wine Australia has appointed Lindsay May PR to handle its UK media relations, Harpers.co.uk has learnt.