Great Wine Capitals Knowledge Exchange Recipients
The Great Wine Capitals Outbound Knowledge Exchange (OKE) Programme is designed to ignite reciprocal knowledge sharing within the esteemed Great Wine Capitals Global Network. It is a programme that is only available to those working within a Great Wine Capital and is a benefit of Hawke’s Bay’s current commitment to the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
2025 GWC Knowledge Exchange Recipients
To view the recording of the three presentations – Click here
Rachel Garnham
EIT
Attended the Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference in Adelaide, exploring customer insights, product development and technical innovation
See here for Rachel’s Report
Chelsea Abramoff
(formerly Church Road Winery)
Visited Valparaíso and Mendoza to examine cellar door wine tourism experiences and ideas relevant to Hawke’s Bay
See here for Chelsea’s Report
2024 GWC Knowledge Exchange Recipients
Ryan Fraser,
Vineyard Manager at Paritua Vineyards
Soil and vine health practices that lead to wine quality improvements, with an intent to inform vineyard management goals for growing better grapes and meeting sustainability targets.
See here for Ryan’s Presentation.
Sara Macdonald,
Assistant Winemaker at Sileni Estates
Futureproofing against climate change using different grape varieties and regenerative viticulture; learning from University of Adelaide NOLO (no and low alcohol) trial research facility; and meet with wine and tourism regional bodies and top wineries and cellar doors to discuss their marketing strategies and innovative experiences offered.
See here for Sara’s Presentation
Gavin Dalton,
Assistant Winemaker at Brookfields Estate
Knowledge around water saving initiatives that can assist in mitigating climate change effects. Seeking learnings to help wineries to reduce the water use per litre of wine produced.
See here for Gavin’s Report and his Presentation.
Great Wine Capitals Ambassadors
Our appreciation goes to those members who have joined us as Great Wine Capitals Ambassadors:
