Upcoming Events
- Friday, 27 November 2009. AMCHAM Internode Business Luncheon
Guest Speakers
Grant Burge
Andrew Cheesman
Andrew Jefford
AMCHAM Internode Business Luncheon
Friday, 27 November 2009
11.45am – 2.00pm
InterContinental, North Terrace, Adelaide
Guest Speakers:
Grant Burge
- Grant Burge Wines
, Andrew Cheesman
- Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation
, Andrew Jefford
- UK Wine Writer and Judge
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Grant Burge
Grant Burge WinesGrant Burge Wines was established in 1988 by Grant and Helen Burge, in the heart of the world-renowned Barossa Valley. As a fifth-generation Barossan viticulturalist and winemaker, and an industry leader and innovator, Grant has extensive knowledge and experience in the wine industry, and has won every accolade in Australia for his premium wines, which stand as testament to Grant’s enormous winemaking talents. He also owns a substantial network of vineyards, strategically located in the Barossa, many with century old vines, which provide unrivalled access to the best quality fruit in the region.
Andrew Cheesman
Australian Wine and Brandy CorporationAndrew has over 15 years’ experience in the wine industry. Andrew was Recruited to Petaluma Wines in 1998 as Financial Accountant by Brian Croser. Following the acquisition of Petaluma Limited by Lion Nathan in 2001, Andrew was appointed General Manager Petaluma Wines. In 2004 Andrew was appointed Operations Director of Lion Nathan Wine, with responsibility for line management of regional winery, vineyard and packaging operations for Petaluma Wines in the Adelaide Hills, St Hallett in the Barossa Valley, Knappstein in the Clare Valley, Stonier Wines in Mornington Peninsula, Smithbrook Wines in Pemberton and Mitchelton in Central Victoria. Andrew was promoted to the role of Strategy Manager in 2006.
Andrew Jefford
UK Wine Writer and JudgeAndrew is Senior Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide, and Wine Writer in Residence to the Wine 2030 Research Network. Andrew is a wine writer of international repute. He has won a number of distinctions for his work, including eight Glenfiddich Awards and three successive Roederer Awards.
"For my money… Andrew Jefford knows more about booze than anyone in the country, so when he recommends something, check it out." John Graham, Tatler, January 2005
Andrew has worked as a freelance drinks journalist and broadcaster, in particular for the Evening Standard and for BBC Radio Four. Andrew has contributed many articles and programmes to: The Financial Times, The Times, The Guardian, World of Fine Wine, Gourmet Traveller Wine (Australia), The Spectator, Time Out, BBC Good Food, Harper's Wine & Spirit Gazette to name just a few.