The Illawarra Folk Festival is an annual event presented by volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club. The festival located at the Bulli Showgroud on Slacky Flat and is nestled at the base of the Illawarra escarpment only 1 hour south of Sydney. The festival is 4 days of folk, world, acoustic, Celtic, traditional folk concerts, dances, workshops, parades, sessions with over 150 international, national and local acts with 600 performers. Handpicked Wines is a proud silver sponsor of the 25th year anniversary festival 2010.

 

Australian Wine Tasting & Christmas Party 2009, held at The Bangkok Club. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Counselor Commercial and Trade Commissioner of the Australian Embassy and Thailand's top business leaders.

 

 

Handpicked Wines new vintages are now available. The new vintages include: 2007 Barossa Shiraz by Rolf Binder, 2007 Yarra Valley Merlot by Dominique Portet and 2006 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon by Peter Douglas.

 

Handpicked Wines participated in the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair held on 4-6 Nov.The event is a prime opportunity for exhibitors of wine, spirits and beer to gauge Asian tastes, particularly on the Chinese mainland, and test consumer reaction to new products. The event year drew 525 exhibitors from countries around the world. For more information, please visit HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair website.

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Handpicked® wines and Barossa winemaker Rolf Binder have joined forces to produce the Handpicked Rolf Binder Selection Barossa Shiraz (2007). The release of the 2007 vintage begins a collaboration which will see the renowned second generation Barossa winemaker producing Handpicked® Barossa wines.

Rolf joins a stable of winemakers that is the envy of the wine industry including Peter Douglas and Dominique Portet. The unique Handpicked® wines approach allows collaborations with renowned winemakers from the premium growing regions of the world.

James Mills, the Brand Manager of Handpicked Wines said, “The new Rolf Binder Selection Barossa Shiraz is a proud addition to the regionally defined Handpicked range which offers outstanding value and quality consistent with the Handpicked® philosophy”.

For further information, please contact James Mills on (02) 9475 7888 or 0419 147 116.

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Handpicked Wines is a proud sponsor of Miss Macau Beauty Pageant 2009. The Miss Macau Beauty Pageant promotes tourism and cultural understanding by holding an annual event in search of a unique individual to internationally represent Macau with official support from the Macau Government Tourism Office.

With the tremendous growth of Macau, the event does not only reflects the recent economic growth, but also the rich culture and history of Macau. Over the years, the Macau Government Tourism Office has provided continuous help and support of the pageant and this exciting event will now be reintroducing itself with a brand new look.

For more information, please visit Handpicked Wines (Hong Kong)

Link: The Miss Macau Beauty Pageant official website.

 

 

Handpicked wines won The New Zealand International Wine Show. Handpicked 2007 Margaret River Chardonnay and 2006 Peter Douglas Signature Series Cabenet Sauvignon was awarded Bronze in show.

 

Handpicked Wines new vintage is arriving at your favourite cellar soon. The highlight of the new vintage is 2007 Barossa Shiraz crafted exclusively by Handpicked's winemaker Rolf Binder, and 2006 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon selection by Peter Douglas.

 

After a successful launch in Japan, a new concept wine bar is coming soon to China!

HANDPICKED Wine Bar first opening its door in Nagoya, Japan.

The Wine Bar provides an ultimate dining experience, sourcing the best ingredients to create dishes to delight diners - designed to complement our Handpicked Wines ranges.

A perfect place to unwind after a busy day and relax with friends and business partner.

Address:
3-23-16 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002 JAPAN
Tel: +81-52-563-3666

 

Handpicked was awarded by Japan Wine Challenge in the best wine category. The results are:

SILVER - 2005 Handpicked Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
SILVER - 2005 Handpicked Barossa Valley Shiraz
SILVER - 2007 Handpicked Margaret River Chardonnay
BRONZE - 2008 Handpicked Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc