SWIFT Sparkling has been inducted into the prestigious new Hall of Honour for sparkling wines, after being recognised as the highest-ranking brand producing sparkling in the state.
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The Hall of Honour was created by acclaimed sparkling wine reviewer and writer Tyson Stelzer, who has just released the Australian Sparkling Report 2016 saying he was inspired to do so by the high calibre of Australian sparkling wines.
The report focuses on the finest sparkling wine producers this year with 310 wines from Australian sparkling growers tasted.
“We are thrilled to be placed in the Hall of Honour for our Swift Vintage Brut from 2011, especially by Tyson who is Australia’s foremost sparkling reviewer,” owner Ed Swift said.
“We’re confident world-class sparkling can be produced in Orange and are passionate about continuing to set a benchmark for both quality and style.”
The Swift Vintage Brut 2011 was also reviewed by Steizer as one of the best sparkling wines of the year, in the over $50 category.
“This means it is one of the most elegant wines to emerge from the heights of Orange,” he said.
Mr Swift said with the quality of Australian sparkling wine significantly increasing, it is now recognised the best sparkling wines come from the country’s coolest viticultural areas like the Orange region.
“There has been surprisingly little sparkling wine made within the Orange region,” he said.
However, we believe there is significant potential.”
Funding opportunities
AusIndustry will host a highly informative session in relation to funding opportunities at the Central West Business Summit in Parkes on June 7.
AusIndustry regional manager Grayson Wolfgang said many people were too busy working in the business to work on the business, and grow strategic, sustainable profitability.
“There are many businesses out there that are constrained due to skills gaps and need some help identifying training opportunities and funding,” he said.
“Others may have a new product they are looking to commercialise and it is really worth spending some time with AusIndustry to see how we can help build the business.
“AusIndustry is a division of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.
“We have aimed to streamline access to information and advice including insights into business improvement strategies and essential information on planning, starting and running a business as well as referrals to assistance programmes such as the Entrepreneurs’ Programme and the Industry Skills Fund.
“Delegates at the Central West Business Summit will have access to Sally Palmer, Business Adviser, Entrepreneurs’ Programme, Jenny Symons, Skills Adviser, Industry Skills Fund, and myself to discuss their business needs.”
To attend the breakout session “Funding Opportunities for Central West Business”, register online at centralwestbusinesssummit.com.au by close of business May 31.
Clothing Co on the move
ORANGE Clothing Company will soon have a new home, in purpose-built premises for manufacturing and retail in McNamara Lane.
The business will move from its current location in the historic former Masonic Lodge building in Sale Street.
Business owners Steve and Bernadette Robinson and John and Jasmin Brown are looking forward to a busy couple of weeks.
Mr Robinson says the new premises is 50 per cent larger than the existing premises.
Onsite parking will also be provided.