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The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology was founded in 1980 as a non-political organisation to serve the interests of practising winemakers and viticulturists by encouraging the exchange of technical information. The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO) is a non-political member-based organisation founded to serve the interests of practising winemakers and viticulturists by encouraging the exchange of technical information.
10/06/2026
The Dr Patrick Iland Scholarship is still open — with applications extended to Monday 15 June, but that date is fast approaching. If you’ve been thinking about applying, consider this your last chance. The application process is straightforward, the opportunity is significant, and it’s designed to support loyal ASVO members like you to do something out of the box. Learn more & apply: https://www.asvo.com.au/asvo-scholarship-program
ASVO Awards for Excellence are open for nominations for all of June. But what does it take to win the Winemaker, Viticulturist, Wine Science & Technology or Emerging Talent award? The judges consider many factors, but unless your nomination is lodged, you'll never know if it could have been you. Enter now or nominate someone here https://www.asvo.com.au/about-asvo-awards-excellence
That's a wrap on the 2026 ASVO Viticulture Seminar in Mildura! Thank you to everyone who attended; a special thank you to those who shared their knowledge as presenters and panelists; and for their ongoing support, our partner - Wine Australia, Platinum Sponsors - labs powered by The AWRI, Elders Rural Services, Gold Sponsors - Braud Australia, Lallemand Oenology - Australia / New Zealand, Eco Trellis and Pellenc Australia.
27/05/2026
A great turn out for Day 2 in Mildura. So valuable to come together in person. Thank you to Wine Australia for supporting this seminar with levies from Australian grape-growers and winemakers and matching funds from the Australian Government.
27/05/2026
Incoming and outgoing Executive Directors Emily White and Chris Waters are in Mildura for the 2026 ASVO Viticulture Seminar. Day 1 was excellent. Bring on day 2!
26/05/2026
Brettanomyces continues to be something that many wineries need to monitor as a potential spoilage risk for wine. This research improves our understanding of how this spoilage yeast evolves to increase its tolerance for sulphites and thus persists in wineries. Read online in AJGWR here https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/ajgw/8268547
ASVO is extending the deadline for applications for the Dr Patrick Iland Scholarship until 15 June. Up to $5000 is available for individuals or small-to-medium businesses undertaking professional development projects. Here's some ideas of what kinds of things you can use the scholarship for. Criteria and application forms can be found here
https://www.asvo.com.au/asvo-scholarship-program
17/05/2026
If you've thinking about attending, it is time to decide. Expect practical insights, honest discussion, and strategic thinking for wine grape growers under pressure. Registrations close Friday 22 May at https://www.asvo.com.au/events/2026-mildura
17/05/2026
This study considered the use of glass balls coated in titanium dioxide as an alternative method to the use of bentonite for protein stabilisation in winemaking. The results were promising, and address some key limitations of bentonite use, such as long processing times and high costs of waste disposal. Read more in the Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, online at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/ajgw/336355
Pia Merrick, Head Winemaker at Australian Vintage's Buronga Hill Winery, is speaking on the topic of unlocking ESG Value at the ASVO Viticulture Seminar in Mildura this month. You can still register to attend at https://www.asvo.com.au/events/2026-mildura
Meanwhile, as mentioned by Pia, you can watch this video to see what Murray Valley Winegrowers have been doing on sustainability: https://www.mvwi.com.au/fact-sheets/others/swa/
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