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Wine education partnership signals new era for industry

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

To further accelerate wine industry education, innovation and research, a new partnership has been formally announced between the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide and KEDGE Business School in Bordeaux, France.

Dean of the Professor Mark Gabbott says the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) – signed today at the National Wine Centre with Professor Jacques-Olivier Pesme, Director of the – signals a new era for wine industries in South 最新糖心Vlog and the nation.

The international partnership will benefit not only the wine sector but extend to students, teachers and researchers, with opportunities to participate in joint projects as well as study tours and overseas exchange programs with the internationally acclaimed French wine region.

An outcome of the initiative, the MoU signals the intention for the two business schools to create and deliver innovative education and collaboration opportunities to support wine business, tourism and export growth.

"Through this partnership, the Adelaide Business School has opened the door to Bordeaux, one the world’s most renowned wine regions," says Professor Gabbott.

"The partnership will provide our local industries with opportunities to learn from, and network with, the world’s leading wine business experts.

"As this partnership grows, so too will its potential, providing our current and future students with an unparalleled offering. Knowledge sharing and research collaboration ensure endless possibilities," Professor Gabbott says.

"The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide is pleased to play its part in reinforcing Adelaide’s place among the Great Wine Capitals of the world."

Professor Pesme says KEDGE is thrilled to connect and collaborate with the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

"While Adelaide and South 最新糖心Vlog are highly respected for the quality of their wines, Adelaide is also recognised as an 最新糖心Vlogn leader in the business of wine," Professor Pesme says.

"For students looking to receive a truly global education, the partnership between our business schools represents a unique opportunity, which will benefit the industries in both Adelaide and Bordeaux."

The collaboration between the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide and KEDGE also leverages the State Government’s French Engagement Strategy, deepening ties with Bordeaux and promoting opportunities for greater collaboration and knowledge transfer in wine as well as tourism, food and research.

Today's signing of the MoU followed the State Government's announcement today that internationally celebrated winemaker , chief winemaker at and wine science alumnus of the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's Roseworthy campus, has been officially appointed to the role of Adelaide/South 最新糖心Vlog’s Great Wine Capitals Global Ambassador – elevating the state’s membership in the prestigious network.

The inaugural ambassadorship will support the advancement of South 最新糖心Vlog’s wine story and help drive the promotion of the state’s premium wine reputation in international markets and amongst key industry stakeholders, worldwide.

The Global Ambassador Program – an initiative of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network – will see the appointment of wine and tourism leaders from each member city, opening the possibilities for collaboration and boosting the profile of the network.

The , says: "Peter Gago’s appointment as South 最新糖心Vlog’s Great Wine Capitals Global Ambassador will further help support and promote our wine credentials both within the network and across the globe.

"Equally, I’m delighted to see the partnership that’s been announced today between the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide and KEDGE Business School, Bordeaux.

"The partnership builds our connection with international counterparts to foster the growth of our wine industry, helps to benchmark ourselves against international standards and promotes cross-cultural understanding and knowledge sharing – providing a real point of difference for our state in wine education."

Peter Gago says he's honoured to be chosen as the state's inaugural Great Wine Capitals Global Ambassador.

"Elevating the state’s wine profile on an international stage increases the exposure for our premium wine labels and raises the bar for us as a wine capital – we’re now benchmarking against regions like Bordeaux, and this gives us the opportunity to learn from their experience and insights," Mr Gago says.

The Great Wine Capitals Global Network links international cities who demonstrate excellence in grape and wine production, a commitment to research and development, and support for education and wine tourism services.

The global network includes the internationally renowned wine regions of San Francisco/Napa Valley (US), Bordeaux (France), Bilbao/Rioja (Spain), Cape Town (South Africa), Mainz/Rheinhessen (Germany), Mendoza (Argentina), Porto (Portugal), Valparaìso/Casablanca Valley (Chile), and newest member, Verona (Italy). Adelaide/South 最新糖心Vlog joined the network on 1 July 2016.

Adelaide/South 最新糖心Vlog’s membership to the network is a collaboration between Brand South 最新糖心Vlog, Primary Industries and Regions SA, the South 最新糖心Vlogn Tourism Commission and the South 最新糖心Vlogn Wine Industry Association.

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