Meet some of the fabulous emerging talent in the Australian wine industry! Molly Casey is Assistant Winemaker at Kaesler Wines in Barossa Valley. She sees a huge opportunity in sustainable grape growing in Australia to protect the resources that make Australian wine so special.

Meet some of the fabulous emerging talent in the Australian wine industry! Sarah Lavelle is the DTC and Marketing Manager Seven Hill Cellars in the Clare Valley region. She is passionate about pathways for young people to move into leadership roles in the wine industry.

Winemakers, Oenologists, Students. Join us in Adelaide for a special Oenology Session with Lallemand and VAF Memstar on Thursday 12 November at 10am-12.30pm at the National Wine Centre. Only $30 to attend. Link to register buff.ly/CfGJZZo

Meet some of the fabulous emerging talent in the Australian wine industry! Ben Jonas is Vineyard Manager at Shaw+Smith in the Adelaide Hills. He has worked on their high-density vineyard project since it's inception, and is shown here in their Piccadilly Vineyard. Go Ben!

Research on the research! This study reviewed 324 original research articles on organic viticulture published between 1996 and 2025 to better understand how the structure and themes of the research into this area have evolved over time. buff.ly/AlcusI8

Meet some of the fabulous emerging talent in the Australian wine industry! Allanna Wells is the Direct Sales Manager at de Iuliis Wines in the Hunter Valley, owner of Thea Wines, and NSW Rootlings State Champion. Allanna is very passionate about her work with Hunter EmpowHer.

A reminder that if you have aspirations of becoming a wine judge, don't miss this opportunity. ASVO is offering four applicants access to hands-on judging training at the upcoming Canberra and Region Wine Show from 4-6 November for $900 per person. Email us at [email protected]

Meet some of the fabulous emerging talent in the Australian wine industry! Yihe Sui (also known as Eva) is a researcher and lecturer at Adelaide University. Eva's research is on exploring more sustainable option for fining agents and protein stabilization. #asvoawards

Meet some of the fabulous emerging talent in the Australian wine industry! Markus Torzi owns Whispers of Chaos wines in the Barossa Valley. He is passionate about showing that the Barossa can produce wines of freshness, restraint and lift for a new generation of wine lovers.

Get your colleagues together for the Australian wine industry's night of nights - the ASVO Awards for Excellence Dinner on November 12 in Adelaide. A fantastic night of celebrating excellence in winemaking, viticulture, wine science. Get your tickets here buff.ly/jooFj86

Meet some of the fabulous #emergingtalent in the Australian wine industry! Lucy Austen-Paine is an assistant winemaker at Blue Pyrenees Estate in Pyrenees region who is passionate about collaboration and the sense of community that is found in the wine industry. #asvoawards

Meet some of the fabulous emerging talent in the Australian wine industry! Emily Spinaze owner of her label Glover Wines in the Hunter Valley. She loves to support and develop those around her, especially other emerging talent in the wine industry. #emergingtalent #asvoawards

It's an exciting time to be in the room when ASVO announces the winners of its Awards for Excellence. Simply buy a ticket to get your seat at a table on the night here buff.ly/khNuuBw Be the first to find out who is Winemaker of the Year and Viticulturist of the Year.

Meet some of the fabulous emerging talent in the Australian wine industry! Jacob Parton is Chief Winemaker at Best's Wines in Great Western (but currently in the Moselle Valley). His team is driving innovations such as a sparkling white wine made from Shiraz grapes. #asvoawards

Act now - ASVO is offering an exclusive Wine Show Judge Training opportunity for aspiring wine show judges, delivered within the Canberra and Region Wine Show. With only four places available, registrations are expected to fill quickly. Email your EOI to [email protected] ASAP.

ASVO is pleased to welcome Tango Six as a Platinum Partner: a law firm that speaks the language of grape-growers and winemakers and gets practical tools into members' hands before the decision is made. Pictured: Tango Six Jason Ryan with ASVO's Samantha Scarratt and Emily White.

Meet some of the fabulous emerging talent in the Australian wine industry! Michelle Li is a winemaker at Knappstein in the Clare Valley. She loves talking to consumers and breaking down the barriers between wine making and wine exploration. #emergingtalent #awardsforexcellence

Meet some of the fabulous emerging talent in the Australian wine industry! Mathilda Hill Smith is a director and PR/Hospitality Manager at @shawandsmith. She is involved in organising the Tranche Scholarship for young wine & hospitality professionals. #emergingtalent #asvoawards

ASVO was pleased to connect with our ASVO members and industry supporters at the recent Australian Women in Wine event in Melbourne. L to R: Mark O'Callaghan, Emily White, Chrissie Smith, Sam Scarratt, Corrina Wright, Mark Krstic, Pia Merrick; next photo: Corrina, Pia, Emily.

On 12 November, the 2026 Awards for Excellence winners will be revealed at the annual ASVO dinner in Adelaide. Get your tickets now for this wonderful night of celebrating technical excellence in wine, viticulture and wine science. Book at buff.ly/khNuuBw