Scottish tasting to celebrate Australia Day

Published: 27 January, 2009

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.

Australian winemakers will be showing over 800 wines at the annual Scottish Wine Australia trade show being held at Edinburgh's Dynamic Earth facility.
The producers then move south to host Thursday's main tasting at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in London.

Acting Director UK/IRE/Europe for Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation), Lucy Anderson, said: "The best of Australian wine is here; with new releases, old favourites and the introduction of a 'Winemaker's Choice' on each producer table. It's about celebrating the individuality and diversity of what is on offer.

"There is much to be explored in wines from across Australia and we believe that this event captures the energy and excellence that is currently coming out of our wineries. We are very lucky to have with us some of our leading wine-makers."

Paul Henry, general manager market development for the AWBC/ Wine Australia, added: "The response from the trade and press in pre-registering for these events demonstrates enormous support for the category, which remains the number one supplier to the UK market. These are challenging times for us all, but these tastings also provide an opportunity to engage the marketplace with a robust and constructive dialogue about points of difference that are relevant and yet distinctly Australian.

The London tasting will include individual 'spotlight' rooms with themed flights chosen by independent Australian wine writers including Max Allen, Huon Hooke, Jeremy Oliver, Peter Forrestal, Tyson Stelzer and James Halliday.

Wine Australia is also hosting consumer evenings at both Edinburgh and London venues, details of which can be found on the site: http://www.wineaustralia.com/UK

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