What's On?

International

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June 13-15, Les Citadelles du Vin - International
Wine Competition 2009, registration extended until
April 7, Bordeaux France.
www.citadellesduvin.com
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June 21-25, Vinexpo, Bordeaux, France. For
invitations contact Sandra Trew, telephone +612
9261 3322, australia@promosalons.com .
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July 9-11, 2009 Guangzhou International Wine
Festival, Guangdong, China. Telephone Samuel
Fan 0424 186 066 or email jaytelpl@gmail.com
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August 23-25, HospitalityNZ, ASB Showgrounds,
Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand. Telephone
(09) 976 8352 or email
irenesmith@dmgworldmedia.com .

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October 25-30, 2009 Hong Kong International
Wine & Spirit Competition, Contact Debra
Meiburg MW, Simon Tam or Allen Gibbons
http://www.asiasbestwinesandspirits.com/
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November 4, Hong Kong International Wine and
Spirit Competition, Hong Kong Exhibition Centre,
Hong Kong. Entry closing date: 2 October.
www.asiasbestwinesandspirits.com .
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November 12-13, Winefuture Rioja 09, Logroño,
Spain. Email media@thewineacademy.com , visit
www.winefuture.es .
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November 19-21, Shanghai International Wine &
Spirits Bonded Expo, China International
Commodity Centre, Shainghai, China.
www.winefair.com.cn
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November 24-28, SIMEI 2009, 23rd Edition,
Milan, Italy, for further information on SIMEI,
contact Austrade, Linda Marchesan, telephone
+618 8202 7809
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December 1-3, SITEVI 2009, Montpellier,
France, for expression of interest, contact Sylvie
Clarke on +618 8231 2091,
wisainc@bigpond.com.au

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What's On?

Australia

Beijing hosts China's first fine French wine auction (China)

From famous chateaux ranging from Lafite to Margaux and Mouton, wine lovers had a chance to bid for top French wine in Beijing on Friday at the first wine auction yet on the Chinese mainland.

Grapeless Hong Kong pursues Asian wine strategy (HK)

Hong Kong grows no grapes, but its abundance of hubris could make it the wine distribution hub of Asia.

US in trouble over wine labelling (US)

Europe is embroiled in a war of words over wine after banning imports of United States bottles labelled 'chateau', 'clos' or 'vintage'. American wines using special terms such as 'fine', 'classic' and 'tawny' have also been banned. American commentators say the EU ban amounts to protectionism. Worried members of the US Congress representing 10 winegrowing states, are urging the US trade ambassador to resolve the dispute.

June 6-7, Rutherglen Winery Walkabout Festival, Rutherglen, Victoria. Telephone 1300 787 929, email info@rutherglenvic.com or visit www.rutherglenvic.com
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June 6-7, Weekend Fit for a King, King Valley Wineries, Victoria. Telephone 1800 801 065 or email tourism@wangaratta.vic.gov.au .
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June 6-8, Trails, Tastings and Tales Festival, Glenrowan, VIC. Telephone 1800 801 065, www.visitglenrowan.com.au
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June 6-8, Mornington Peninsula Winter Wine Weekend, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Telephone +613 5989 2377, www.mpva.com.au
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June 7-8, BankSA 2009 Sea & Vines Festival, McLaren Vale, SA, McLaren Vale website
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June 12, The Impact of Smoke on Vineyards and Wines Workshop, Swinburne University of Technology, Lilydale, Victoria. 9:00am-4:30pm, $25.00 YVWGA members and other regional association members, $50.00 non-members. Bookings essential, telephone: +613 5962 4800, email info@wineyarravalley.com.au .
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June 14, Langhorne Creek Wine Showcase Tasting, National Wine Centre, Botanic Road, Adelaide, SA. 1pm-5pm, Entry $15. Email events@langhornewine.com.au or visit www.langhornewine.com.au
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June 15, Central Otago Pinot Noir Ltd 'Winter Wonderland', Comme Restaurant, Melbourne, Victoria. 10:30am-1:00pm, spaces limited, email rsvp@centralotago.co.nz .
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June 16, Central Otago Pinot Noir Ltd 'Winter Wonderland', Brett's Wharf, Brisbane, Queensland. 1:30pm-5:00pm, spaces limited, email rsvp@centralotago.co.nz .
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June 17 - AWRI Seminar, McLaren Vale, SA www.awri.com.au
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June 18, Central Otago Pinot Noir Ltd 'Winter Wonderland', The Argyle, Sydney, NSW. 1:30pm-5:00pm, spaces limited, email rsvp@centralotago.co.nz .
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June 16-19, AUSPACK 2009 - International Exhibition of Packaging and Processing Machinery, Materials and Associated Technology Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, NSW, www.auspack.com.au .
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June 20, Cool Wine Challenge, 'Who is the Coolest - Mountains or the Coast?', Onsen Spa & Retreat, Dinner Plain, Victoria. $125 per head, telephone 1300 734 365, email alpinevalleys@bigpond.com .
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June 22 - AWRI Seminar, Adelaide Hills & Langhorne Creek, SA www.awri.com.au
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June 23 - AWRI Workshop, Adelaide Hills & Langhorne Creek, SA www.awri.com.au
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June 24-25, Winery Engineering Association National Conference and Exhibition, Wolf Blass Winery, Barossa Valley, SA, register via www.wea.org.au
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June 25, The Langhorne Creek Expo, Queen's Ballroom, The Hilton, Brisbane, QLD. $90 per person, bookings essential. Telephone +612 9431 4004. http://www.winesociety.com.au/events/1/QLD
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June 25, The Langhorne Creek Expo, Queen's Ballroom, The Hilton, Brisbane, QLD. $90 per person, bookings essential. Telephone +612 9431 4004.
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June 29-July 1 2009, Sydney Wine Academy, WSET International Wine and Spirits course - Intermediate, for more information telephone +612 9448 6278.
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June 29-July 1, Wine Marketing Australasia, Sydney, NSW. www.tonkincorporation.com/images/Eureka/MRK01.pdf
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June 2009, Hunter Valley Wine and Food month, for the full month's program, individual event details, and information on how to book tickets and accommodation, telephone +612 4991 4533, visit www.winecountry.com.au
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July 7-8, Wine Industry Leadership Program, Grand Mercure, Hunter Valley Gardens, Hunter Valley, NSW. Registrations close 26 June, contact Jill Briggs, telephone: 0409 455 710, email rti@dragnet.com.au
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July 1 - 31, Coonawarra Cellar Dwellers, An opportunity to taste and buy rare and hard-to-find Coonawarra wines. www.coonawarra.org
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July 23, Taste of WA Great Southern, Pemberton, Manjimup and Blackwood Valley Regional Tasting, WA. http://www.winewa.asn.au/
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July 28 - AWRI Seminar, Toowoomba, QLD www.awri.com.au
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July 29 - AWRI Workshop, Toowoomba, QLD www.awri.com.au
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July 30, ASVO Viticulture seminar: "Vineyard Soil Health: Unearthing Fact from Fiction", Mildura, South Australia. 10:00am - 5:30pm. Telephone: +618 8410 9855, email: admin@asvo.com.au . Website: www.asvo.com.au
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July 30, ASVO Annual Viticulture Networking Dinner, Mildura, South Australia. 7:30pm - late, including organic/biodynamic wine tasting. Telephone: +618 8410 9855, email: admin@asvo.com.au . Website: www.asvo.com.au
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August 3, Finlaysons Wine Roadshow XVII, Coonawarra, SA, www.finlaysons.com.au
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August 4, Tasmania Unbottled, The Rialto, Melbourne, Victoria. Register online: www.winetasmania.com.au/events/tu-09 . Email mail@winetasmania.net.au , telephone +613 6223 3770.
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August 8, Zema Estate 'Great Cabernet Experience', showcasing 20 great Cabernets from around the world, Zema Estate, Coonawarra, SA, $250/pp, bookings essential, telephone +618 8736 3219.
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August 1-9, Orange Frostfest Week, NSW, telephone +612 6360 1990 or 0429 667 020, email jane@tasteorange.com.au
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August 10, Finlaysons Wine Roadshow XVII, Campbell Town, TAS, www.finlaysons.com.au
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August 11, Tasmania Unbottled, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, NSW. Register online: www.winetasmania.com.au/events/tu-09 . Email mail@winetasmania.net.au , telephone +613 6223 3770.
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August 11, Finlaysons Wine Roadshow XVII, Yarra Valley, VIC, www.finlaysons.com.au
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August 12 - AWRI Seminar, Geelong, VIC www.awri.com.au
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August 12, Finlaysons Wine Roadshow XVII, Rutherglen, VIC, www.finlaysons.com.au
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August 13, Tasmania Unbottled, The City Hall, Brisbane, Queensland. Register online: www.winetasmania.com.au/events/tu-09 . Email mail@winetasmania.net.au , telephone +613 6223 3770.
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August 13, Finlaysons Wine Roadshow XVII, Orange, NSW, www.finlaysons.com.au
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August 14, Finlaysons Wine Roadshow XVII, Hunter Valley, NSW, www.finlaysons.com.au
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August 21, Finlaysons Wine Roadshow XVII, Margaret River, WA, www.finlaysons.com.au
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August 17-26, 2009 Coonawarra winetasting roadshow, most capital cities, $25 per person, www.coonawarra.org , telephone Emma Bowen +61 8 8737 2392
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August 17 - Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow, Brisbane.
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August 18 - Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow, Sydney.
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August 19 - Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow, Canberra.
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August 20 - Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow, Melbourne.
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August 22-23, Barossa Gourmet Weekend, Barossa Valley, South Australia. www.barossa.com
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August 23, Jansz Tasmania Uncorks Hyatt Wine Week 2009!, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. Telephone Amanda Robins +618 8231 1234, email amanda.robins@hyatt.com , hyattwineweek.com .
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August 24, Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. Telephone Coonawarra Vignerons +618 8737 2392, email enquiries@coonawarra.org
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August 25, Adelaide Hills Wine Region Tasting, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. Telephone Adelaide Hills Wine Region 1300 305 577, email adelaidehillswine.com.au , hyattwineweek.com .
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August 25, Clarendon Hills Icon Masterclass with Alex Bratasiuk (limited places), Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. Telephone Amanda Robins +618 8231 1234, email amanda.robins@hyatt.com , hyattwineweek.com .
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August 26 - Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow, Perth.
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August 26, The Advertiser Sunday Mail Foundation Presents Grant Burge Wine, Food & Fashion Luncheon, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. Telephone ASMF +618 8206 2530, email vantellingenm@adv.newsltd.com.au , hyattwineweek.com .
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August 26, Finlaysons Wine Roadshow XVII, Barossa, SA, www.finlaysons.com.au
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August 26, Langmeil Wines Freedom Vineyard Degustation Dinner, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. Telephone Amanda Robins +618 8231 1234, email amanda.robins@hyatt.com , hyattwineweek.com .
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August 27, Single Vineyard Icon Masterclass with Stephen Henschke (limited places), Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. Telephone Amanda Robins +618 8231 1234, email amanda.robins@hyatt.com , hyattwineweek.com .
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August 27, Sumptuous Magazine Celebrates 75 years of Wolfgang Blass AM at The Platinum Dinner, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. Telephone Amanda Robins +618 8231 1234, email amanda.robins@hyatt.com , hyattwineweek.com .
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August 28, Gran Pranzo (The Big Lunch) in association with Festival City Wines & Foods, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. Telephone Amanda Robins +618 8231 1234, email amanda.robins@hyatt.com , hyattwineweek.com .
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August 28, 2009 Hyatt Advertiser South Australian Wine of the Year Awards, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. Telephone Mardi Tucker +618 8238 2349, email mardi.tucker@hyatt.com , hyattwineweek.com .
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August 29, Wine Australia Regional Heroes Dinner, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. online Telephone Amanda Robins +618 8231 1234, email amanda.robins@hyatt.com , hyattwineweek.com .
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August 29, Penfolds Magnanimous Dinner, Terrace Restaurant, Country Club, Tasmania. $550 per person, bookings essential, telephone (03) 6335 5777, nicole.mayne@countryclubtasmania.com.au
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August 23-30, Hyatt Wine Week 2009, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. For the full program, bookings and further information, visit hyattwineweek.com, or telephone Amanda Robins +618 8231 1234, email amanda.robins@hyatt.com
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August 24-30, Taste Orange at Bondi 2009, NSW, telephone +612 6360 1990 or 0429 667 020, email jane@tasteorange.com.au
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August 30, The Sumptuous Hyatt Wine Trail, Hyatt Regency Adelaide, SA. Telephone Tiketek 132 849, ticketek.com.au .
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September 1, Finlaysons Wine Roadshow XVII, McLaren Vale, SA, www.finlaysons.com.au
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September 23-24, 5th Australian Wine Industry Environment Conference and Technical Tour, National Wine Centre, Adelaide, South Australia.
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October 3-4, Heathcote Wine & Food Festival, Heathcote, Victoria www.heathcotewineandfoodfestival.com.au
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October 3-4, Murrumbateman Moving Feast, Murrumbateman, NSW. www.murrumbateman.org.au
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October 12-17, 10th Canberra International Riesling Challenge, Hyatt Hotel, Canberra, ACT. Telephone +61 2 6161 4222, www.rieslingchallenge.com .
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October 16-18, Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations & Barrel Series 12 Wine Auction, 3 days of wine, entertainment, tutorials, master classes and local cuisine. www.coonawarra.org
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October 18, Upper Goulburn Wine & Food Expo, Black Spur Inn, Narbethong Victoria. www.uppergoulburnwine.org.au .
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October 23, WA Wine Industry Outlook Conference,WA. http://www.winewa.asn.au/
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Ocober 16-25, Orange Wine Week, NSW, telephone +612 6360 1990 or 0429 667 020, email jane@tasteorange.com.au
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October 31-Nov 1, Toast to the Coast Wine and Food Festival, Geelong, VIC.
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November 11, Tasmanian Quality Assured Global Insights Awards, Launceston, Tasmania. Entries close 14 August 2009. Finalists announced 18 September, winner announced on 11 November 2009 at the Keep it Real Conference in Launceston, Tasmania. www.tqainc.com.au, email Amanda Wilson keepitreal@tqainc.com.au , telephone +613 6423 6008.
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November 13, WA Wine Industry Awards Gala Dinner, WA. http://www.winewa.asn.au/
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November 14-15, Budburst - Macedon Ranges Wine & Food Festival, cellar door weekend, www.macedonrangeswine.com.au