A commitment to quality and continuous improvement: Australian Vintage

Australian Vintage is a leading Australian wine company. Our diversity of regions, brands, production capabilities and established winemaking pedigree has resulted in our brands being recognised and enjoyed across the globe. By putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do, we continue to delight and inspire wine drinkers the world over.

Our core branded portfolio of McGuigan Wines, Tempus Two, Nepenthe and Barossa Valley Wine Company continue to outperform the market both domestically and in key export countries. Quality, consistency, and value, along with ongoing and sustained international recognition, has resulted in our brands enjoying excellent growth globally. With significant vineyard holdings and leases across South-Eastern Australia and one of the world’s most technologically advanced winemaking facilities, we pride ourselves on producing outstanding and innovative wines. This is reflected in our commitment to quality grape and wine production, the strength of our dynamic and award-winning wine brands, and the passion of the people behind them.

Leveraging our world-class assets and innovative know-how, in 2022 the company expanded into spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails to diversify its portfolio and deliver products that consumers are demanding. Developed in response to global drinks trends each brand offers a distinctive point of difference - from a world-first gin to a playful sustainable spirit and high-quality cocktail convenience.

Sustainability is paramount to our success in the future. Our approach to sustainability is a balanced one encompassing our responsibilities across environment, social and governance (ESG). We are proud to have announced our ambitious target to achieve Net Zero by 2040 across our entire value chain to be validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative.

Why did you choose the BRCGS Standard?

Australian Vintage selected the BRCGS Food Certification many years ago as it’s a globally recognised food certification and widely considered the “Gold Standard” amongst food manufacturers. It’s a comprehensive standard that covers all areas of safe food manufacturing negating the need for multiple certifications and provides customers around the world with a reliable assurance of quality products and a consistent supply.

Australian Vintage were the first Australian wine business to achieve BRCGS Certification and have followed the rule of continual improvement ever since.

What are the benefits being BRCGS certificated?

It’s a well-structured, broadly encompassing system which is continually reviewed and updated by experts to ensure compliance to current industry environments. This in turn helps to ensure best practices are in place and being followed to build quality products that comply to a globally recognised standard for all Australian Vintage customers.