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McWilliam’s Wines Winemaking McWilliam’s Wines has premium vineyards in significant Australian viticultural areas, including the Hunter Valley, Hilltops and Riverina in New South Wales; Yarra Valley in <strong>Victoria</strong>; Margaret River in Western Australia; and Coonawarra in South Australia. Always innovative, McWilliam’s Wines has ensured its position at the forefront of Australian winemaking by introducing new production techniques and some of the world’s most advanced technology in the company’s wineries and vineyards. This is showcased in the state-of-the-art McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Winery in Griffith, New South Wales. From legendary winemaker, Maurice O’Shea to our current winemaking guardian, Jim Brayne, our team of winemakers share more than 100 vintages between them. It’s this experience that has delivered our wine show success and ensures every glass that wine lovers drink, is of the consistent high quality they have come to expect from the brands of McWilliam’s Wines. Jim Brayne joined McWilliam’s Wines as a cellar hand in 1973 and was appointed Chief Winemaker in 1986; and Production Director and an Associate Director in 2003. He is based at McWilliam’s Wines winemaking headquarters at our Hanwood Winery, near Griffith in New South Wales. In his current position, Jim oversees the creation and style – from vineyards to final blending – of all wines produced in the McWilliam’s Wines award-winning portfolio of brands. Jim is proud of his hands on training, which he believes has been a successful combination of “apprenticeship” and “academic”. Whilst working at McWilliam’s Wines he completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Oenology) degree at Roseworthy College (1975-1977), where he was awarded the RH Martin Memorial Award for sensory evaluation. In February 2004, Jim’s achievements and contribution to the Australian wine industry were recognised when he was awarded the prestigious 2004 Graham Gregory Trophy, by the NSW Department of Agriculture. In 1998, he was awarded the Employer’s Federation Employee of the Year Award in recognition of his achievements and commitment to the company. He was also a finalist in the Qantas/Wine Magazine Winemaker of the Year award in 2000 and 2002. Jim has also judged at Australian wine shows - including Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Canberra, as well as various regional shows – since 1983. He has also been a guest judge at the New Zealand Wine Show. A HISTORY OF AWARD WINNING WINEMAKING 1877 Samuel McWilliam plants first vines ‘Sunnyside’ in Corowa, NSW 1880 Old Hill Vineyard planted, Hunter Valley 1893 Laira Vineyard established in Coonawarra 1907 JJ McWilliam buys ‘Sunnyside’ from sisters 1913 JJ McWilliam plants first vines in Riverina, establishing region 1917 McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Winery established, first winery in the region 1921 Legendary Maurice O’Shea establishes Mount Pleasant 1946 Lovedale and Rosehill vineyards established 1969 Barwang story begins with first vines planted in Hilltops 1978 Phil Ryan appointed Mount Pleasant Chief Winemaker 1986 Jim Brayne appointed McWilliam’s Wines Chief Winemaker 1989 McWilliam’s Wines purchases the Barwang brand 1990 Half share of Brand’s Laira purchased; inaugural Maurice O’Shea Industry Award introduced 1994 Yarra Valley’s Lillydale Estate and remaining share of Brand’s Laira purchased 1996 Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon ‘Best Wine of Competition’ at Sydney International Top 100 2002 Celebration of 125 th anniversary 2006 Catching Thieves launched 2007 Evans & Tate and X&Y welcomed to the family 2008 52 trophies and 1,003 medals won 2010 Most Successful Exhibitor at the Sydney Royal Wine Show for 15 th consecutive year; essenze and All Hallow’s Eve brands launched 14 CLUBConnect October 2011
McWilliam’s Wines Wine Education The wine training services of McWilliam’s Wines were established in 2004 as the first Registered Training Organisation (RTO) within an Australian wine company. Our primary focus is to provide relevant, accredited, nationally certified wine education services to our staff, business partners and the wine retail and hospitality industries. Education is the key to the continued development and success of the Australian Wine Industry. As an RTO, the McWilliam’s Wines Academy provides a formalised environment for certified courses that consistently delivers Australian wine professionals. Our courses are designed to provide a logical progression through the tasks and challenges that confront wine professionals on a daily basis working in wine retail, restaurants, hotels, motels, cellar door, clubs, airlines and general wine industry positions. These qualifications also comply with the guidelines of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and are nationally consistent with all qualifications relevant to vocational education and training. The McWilliam’s Wines Academy (No: 90967) provides the following introductory and intermediate tier courses Certificate I - Bronze Level Wine Knowledge. Certificate II - Silver Level Wine Knowledge. As an Approved Programme Provider (APP) for the internationally recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) of London. McWilliam’s Wines Academy offers the following qualification as their Certificate III - Gold Level in Wine Knowledge CLUBConnect October 2011 15
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