Tasting Australia

Tasting Australia

Adelaide University and Tasting Australia driving connection with SA food and wine 

Adelaide University partners with Tasting Australia to celebrate the culinary delights and natural wonders of South Australia with a shared vision for a sustainable future, inspiring locals, visitors, chefs and producers to experience the best of SA.

This partnership provides the opportunity to connect with the wider community, sharing our pioneering agrifood and wine research. It provides the space to showcase the nexus between the State’s primary production and hospitality industries, and the forward-thinking education and research that underpins its growth and sustainability, along with the broader agricultural sector. 

Tasting Australia drink academy
Tasting Australia drink academy
Tasting Australia drink academy

AU Iconic – Meet our Alumni winemakers

Adelaide University Alumni Ed Carr, Jeffrey Grosset and Sue Hodder have each helped shape the story of contemporary Australian wine. From Carr’s pioneering work with premium Tasmanian sparkling wine and Grosset’s pursuit of exceptional cool-climate wines, to Hodder’s celebrated work at Wynns Coonawarra Estate, their careers reflect a deep commitment to place, quality and innovation.

Their journeys began in different ways, but each has been shaped by practical experience, curiosity and a close connection to the land. Watch the three-part series to meet these influential winemakers, hear the stories behind their careers and discover how they have helped build the reputation of Australian wine in Australia and around the world.

Nick Stock in conversation with Sue Hodder, Wynns Coonawarra Estate
Nick Stock in conversation with Jeffrey Grosset, Grosset Wines
Nick Stock in conversation with Ed Carr, House of Arras