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GrapeFest a sweet opportunity

Oct 11 2023 Updated October 11, 2023

The Leader

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Back Row: Andy Wedge, Kalleske Wines; Stu Bourne, Soul Growers; Chris Spangler, Yalumba and Pewsey Vale; Scott Hazeldine, Barossa Australia. Front Row: Cameron Ashmead, Elderton Wines; Vanessa Lambert, Lambert Estate and Patrick and Julie Whitehead, Blue Ostrich Winery Texas exchange notes at the People’s Choice Texas Wine Pavilion.

The formalising of a sister city accord between The Barossa Council and the city of Grapevine, Texas has provided a significant opportunity for Barossa wineries in an important United States market.

As part of the sister city signing celebrations which recently took place in Texas, representatives from seven Barossa wineries and Barossa Australia CEO Scott Hazeldine attended the “GrapeFest” e...