Australian Vintage appoints new communications officer

Rosie Davenport has joined Australian Vintage as its new head of communications and public relations.

Davenport, who has 17 years experience as a journalist and editor at various publications including Harpers Wine & Spirit and Off Licence News in the UK, will be based in Sydney for her new role.

Neil McGuigan, CEO at Australian Vintage, said: “It is wonderful to welcome Rosie to our team. I’ve known Rosie for over 17 years and have always been impressed both with her skills as an outstanding journalist and her in-depth global wine knowledge.

“She is a leading communications professional, who is able to take a complicated discussion about wine and make it accessible to consumers, which is something I greatly admire and believe is lacking across the industry globally.

“She has the potential to bring more consumers into the category and I am very excited to have her join our business. I’m confident Rosie will generate excitement not just for AVL, but for the entire Australian wine industry.”