Category: Media Releases
- 17/10/2018
St Hallett’s New Range Is A Nod To Barossa’s Iconic Blockheads
The launch of St Hallett’s bold new Blockhead range underpins its vision to grow the $20-$30 wine segment and assist in building the brand’s appeal with a new audience.
- 17/10/2018
Stonier’s Renowned Pinot Noir Event ‘SIPNOT’ Returns To Melbourne
Australian’s love for Pinot Noir is growing exponentially and this is why events such as the Stonier International Pinot Noir Tasting (SIPNOT), which returns to Melbourne on October 15th, are becoming increasingly popular.
- 15/04/2018
Accolade Wines Launches UK Wine Report
Accolade Wines, the No 1 wine company in the UK & Ireland, has launched the UK’s only comprehensive wine report which looks at category development and insight across all trading channels using a wide range of data and industry intelligence.
- 29/03/2018
Accolade Wines Celebrates Tom Newton’s Incredible 36-Year Winemaking Career After Retiring
March 29 2018: After an incredible winemaking career with Accolade Wines that has spanned almost four decades, Tom Newton is embarking on the next new chapter – retirement.
- 26/03/2018
Houghton Icon ‘Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon’ Celebrates 21 Years
The release of Houghton’s premium icon wine, Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, marks a milestone for this remarkable wine that was originally created as a tribute to its most famous winemaker and his enormous passion for the varietal.
- 21/03/2018
Accolade Wines Looks to Innovation to Drive Future Growth
New Days of Rosé and Batch X are the latest products to come out of Accolade Wines’ innovation pipeline, and have been designed to better meet the evolving consumer demands in a dynamic market.
- 08/03/2017
Accolade Wines Appoints Ade McKeon As General Manager, United Kingdom & Ireland
Wednesday 8 March 2017 – Accolade Wines today announced the appointment of Ade McKeon as Accolade Wines’ new General Manager, United Kingdom & Ireland (UKIR), effective today.
- 08/11/2016
From the Diverse Soils of McLaren Vale Comes New ‘Geology’
From one of the most geologically diverse regions in the world comes the new Hardys Tintara ‘Geology’ range, which is set to meet the growing consumer demand for McLaren Vale varietals.
- 03/11/2016
The finest multi-regional blending is captured in HRB’s latest release
The latest release of HRB (Heritage Reserve Bin) wines feature two sumptuous reds – Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, one elegant Pinot Noir, a finely crafted Chardonnay and a classic Riesling.
- 30/08/2016
Hardys holds 30 year vintage tasting of Eileen Hardy Chardonnay
Hardys Wines recently held a landmark tasting in London to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their iconic Eileen Hardy Chardonnay.
- 22/03/2016
Expansion of Europe’s largest wine bottling and distribution facility brings investment and jobs to the UK
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Minister George Eustice has officially opened an £8.5 million bottling line at Accolade Park, Europe’s largest wine warehouse and distribution centre in Bristol.
- 10/03/2016
Accolade Wines announces Mud House sponsorship of British & Irish Lions
Accolade Wines, the UK’s leading wine supplier, announced today that Mud House Wines is now an official sponsor of the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.
- 15/02/2016
Mud House provides the perfect spot for wine at Tropfest
Mud House Wines has joined Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, as the official wine partner for the 2016 event to be held in Sydney’s Centennial Parklands on the very romantic date of Sunday, 14 February.
- 17/12/2015
Accolade Wines opens UK ‘Cellar Door’
Accolade Wines, the leading global New World wine company, has today opened their very own wine shop, the 1853 Wine Club, at their UK headquarters in Weybridge, Surrey.
- 08/12/2015
Accolade Wines relaunches Vina Anakena in UK
The newest brand in the Accolade Wines portfolio, Viña Anakena, was relaunched in the UK market, last Friday (December 4) at the Royal Albert Hall, prior to the British Champions Tournament, to mark its new sponsorship arrangement with British Tennis and the UK Lawn Tennis Association.
- 19/11/2015
House of Arras named Australia’s champion wine
For the first time a sparkling wine has been named Australia’s Champion Wine at the National Wine Show of Australia. The 2006 House of Arras Blanc de Blancs has been awarded the Len Evans Memorial Trophy for Champion Wine of Show. The history-making Tasmanian sparkling wine was also awarded the Kit Stevens Memorial Trophy for […]
- 28/09/2015
Paul Schaafsma to head Accolade Wines
New World wine company, Accolade Wines, has appointed its General Manager UK and Ireland, Paul Schaafsma to be Chief Executive Officer, succeeding John Ratcliffe who will become Deputy Chairman and also continue to advise on the strategic development of the company.
- 14/09/2015
Accolade Wines buys Chile’s Viña Anakena
Santiago, Chile – Global wine business, Accolade Wines, has become the first company to have a footprint in all major New World wine regions, with the acquisition of Chilean, Viña Anakena, cementing its position as the leading New World supplier of premium, commercial and value wines.
- 08/09/2015
Accolade Wines to sell shareholding in Matthew Clark
Leading New World wine producer, Accolade Wines, has entered into an agreement to sell its 50 per cent shareholding in Matthew Clark, the UK’s largest independent drinks distributor, to Conviviality Retail Plc, one of the UK’s largest franchised off-licence and convenience chains, for £100 million.
- 21/08/2015
Accolade Wines welcomes WET Rebate Review Paper
Acccolade Wines welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s Discussion Paper on reform of the Wine Equalisation Tax Wet Rebate Scheme, as an opportunity for the industry work co-operatively for a stronger future.