
April Happy Hour
Kick back and relax with Happy Hour, our monthly nationwide virtual meet-up. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow young wine professionals from across Australia and the wine industry in a super-casual environment. Share stories, ask questions, chat a little or chat a lot, it’s all about cultivating connection.
Our April Happy Hour kicks off on Monday 7th April at 7pm AEST, 6:30PM ACDT & 4:00 AWST.
The best part? You can BYO whatever you want to enjoy, no corkage fee.

May Happy Hour
Kick back and relax with Happy Hour, our monthly nationwide virtual meet-up. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow young wine professionals from across Australia and the wine industry in a super-casual environment. Share stories, ask questions, chat a little or chat a lot, it’s all about cultivating connection.
The best part? You can BYO whatever you want to enjoy, no corkage fee.

June Happy Hour
Kick back and relax with Happy Hour, our monthly nationwide virtual meet-up. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow young wine professionals from across Australia and the wine industry in a super-casual environment. Share stories, ask questions, chat a little or chat a lot, it’s all about cultivating connection.
The best part? You can BYO whatever you want to enjoy, no corkage fee.

NSW Rootlings Conference
Save the date for the 3rd NSW Rootlings Conference! The theme for this year’s conference is ‘innovation in action’. Join us from June 16th to 17th in the beautiful Riverina region.

July Happy Hour
Kick back and relax with Happy Hour, our monthly nationwide virtual meet-up. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow young wine professionals from across Australia and the wine industry in a super-casual environment. Share stories, ask questions, chat a little or chat a lot, it’s all about cultivating connection.
The best part? You can BYO whatever you want to enjoy, no corkage fee.

Rootlings & Syngenta AWITC Networker
Are you a Rootling attending the Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference in Adelaide in July 2025? We are hosting a networking event to meet with other Rootlings and the Syngenta Young Agronomist Group. More details will follow, but for now, save the date!

August Happy Hour
Kick back and relax with Happy Hour, our monthly nationwide virtual meet-up. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow young wine professionals from across Australia and the wine industry in a super-casual environment. Share stories, ask questions, chat a little or chat a lot, it’s all about cultivating connection.
The best part? You can BYO whatever you want to enjoy, no corkage fee.

Tasmanian State Chapter Meeting
Our State Chapter meetings are the heart of our regional networks.
It's where Rootlings members come together to build relationships, share knowledge, and collaborate on impactful projects.
You'll have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, discuss regional challenges, and contribute to the growth of our community. Join us to amplify your impact and be part of a powerful network of change-makers.

Western Australian State Chapter Meeting
Our State Chapter meetings are the heart of our regional networks.
It's where Rootlings members come together to build relationships, share knowledge, and collaborate on impactful projects.
You'll have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, discuss regional challenges, and contribute to the growth of our community. Join us to amplify your impact and be part of a powerful network of change-makers.

South Australian State Chapter Meeting
Our State Chapter meetings are the heart of our regional networks.
It's where Rootlings members come together to build relationships, share knowledge, and collaborate on impactful projects.
You'll have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, discuss regional challenges, and contribute to the growth of our community. Join us to amplify your impact and be part of a powerful network of change-makers.

Victorian State Chapter Meeting
Our State Chapter meetings are the heart of our regional networks.
It's where Rootlings members come together to build relationships, share knowledge, and collaborate on impactful projects.
You'll have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, discuss regional challenges, and contribute to the growth of our community. Join us to amplify your impact and be part of a powerful network of change-makers.

NSW/ACT State Chapter Meeting
Our State Chapter meetings are the heart of our regional networks.
It's where Rootlings members come together to build relationships, share knowledge, and collaborate on impactful projects.
You'll have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, discuss regional challenges, and contribute to the growth of our community. Join us to amplify your impact and be part of a powerful network of change-makers.

Sommeliers Australia SA Meet & Greet
Join Sommeliers Australia at East End Cellars in Adelaide for a casual meet-and-greet with Sally Johnson and Caroline Bailey, who lead our South Australia committee. Members and non-members welcome. Connect with fellow industry professionals, and learn about Sommeliers Australia’s initiatives and events in South Australia for 2025, and discover how you can get involved. You do not need to be a member of Sommeliers Australia to attend. This is a great opportunity to network and be part of our growing community.
RSVP required to give an indication of numbers.

March Happy Hour
Kick back and relax with Happy Hour, our monthly nationwide virtual meet-up. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow young wine professionals from across Australia and the wine industry in a super-casual environment. Share stories, ask questions, chat a little or chat a lot, it’s all about cultivating connection.
Our first Happy Hour kicks off on Monday 3rd March at 7pm AEST, 6:30PM ACDT & 4:00 AWST.
The best part? You can BYO whatever you want to enjoy, no corkage fee.

An Intro to Rootlings
This program has been running in NSW for the past two years, and due to its success, Wine Australia, through the ASVO, has funded a national program.
We are running a thirty-minute webinar on Tuesday, January 28th, at 1:30PM AWST/4:00pm ACDT/4:30pm AEST, so you can learn more about the program, what it will mean for your state and region, and, more importantly, how to get involved.
So, what are the objectives of this network?
Empowering Young Professionals: Foster a supportive peer-to-peer network to empower young individuals in the wine industry.
Driving Innovation: Encourage innovation and profitability through extension programs and professional development opportunities.
Securing the Future Workforce: Retain young talent to ensure the long-term sustainability of the wine industry.
Amplifying Youth Voice: Empower and amplify young people's regional, state, and national engagement.

ASVO Grower Forum - Managing Fungal Disease
Managing vineyards in humid conditions can be tough, with increased risks of fungal diseases like powdery mildew, downy mildew, and Botrytis bunch rot.
Join our free online forum to gain practical advice and scientific insights on how to navigate these challenges and protect your vineyard.
Set yourself up so you don’t get an unpleasant surprise under the vine tree this Christmas.
This forum is your chance to ask questions, and exchange real-world strategies, for your vineyard.
Register now to join the conversation!
Let's Connect!
We're here to support you and connect you with the Rootlings network.
Whether you have questions about our initiatives, want to get involved, or just want to share your ideas, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out and let's grow together!