6 June 2011 News & Events
$10,000 Fellowship promotes sustainable wine growing in Tasmania
The Alcorso Foundation has partnered with Wine Tasmania to deliver Tasmania's inaugural Sustainable Viticulture Fellowship.
The Fellowship will be officially launched at Wine Tasmania's 2011 Vintage Review at the Grange, Campbell Town on Tuesday June 7 at 1.45pm.
The $10,000 Don Martin Sustainable Viticulture Fellowship was initiated to commemorate influential Tasmanian viticulturist, Dr Don Martin. The Fellowship will be available to Tasmanian-based practicing professionals working in Tasmania's wine sector to encourage research across viticulture / oenology. Its intent is to provide an individual with the opportunity to undertake national or international travel for study or practical activities that will benefit the Tasmanian wine sector through innovation, sustainability and best practice.
Alcorso Foundation president, Professor Kate Warner, said the Fellowship was possible through a generous bequest Dr Martin made to the Alcorso Foundation.
"Dr Martin was a great friend of Claudio Alcorso both sharing a passion about improving wine grapes grown in Tasmania."
"It is fitting that this Fellowship commemorate a man known for his generosity and commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise for the betterment of Tasmania's wine industry. The Fellowship encourages Tasmanian based wine industry professionals to continue that legacy."
Wine Tasmania CEO, Sheralee Davies said the Fellowship is an outstanding initiative, building on Tasmania's reputation as one of the world's leading cool climate wine regions.
"The Tasmanian wine sector has a recognised focus on innovation, environmental sustainability, research and collaboration," Ms Davies said.
"This fellowship provides a unique opportunity for an wine sector professional to contribute to the state's viticultural knowledge and practices."
"Wine Tasmania recognises the significant benefit of this new Fellowship and welcomes supporting partners, WBM - Australia's Wine Business Magazine and Plasdene Glass-Pak - "Your Partner in Packaging: for national distribution, global sourcing and custom packaging".
The Fellowship will be officially launched at Wine Tasmania's 2011 Vintage Review at the Grange, Campbell Town on Tuesday June 7 at 1.45pm.
This media announcement is embargoed until 2pm, Tuesday June 7.
For pre-launch interviews and photograph opportunity please contact:
Denise Robinson - Alcorso Foundation - 0447 125541
Sheralee Davies - Wine Tasmania - 0407 004 959
Further information on the Alcorso Foundation and the Don Martin Sustainable Viticulture Fellowship is available at www.alcorso.org.