Hunter Valley duo Emily Glover and Sabine Duval have been earmarked for bright futures in the wine industry.
The RAS Foundation (RASF) and the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Wine Committee awarded the pair Sydney Royal Wine Professional Development Scholarships to enhance their respective skills.
Ms Glover, a De Iuliis winemaker, and Ms Duval, the Hungerford Hill brand manager, are furthering their education by undertaking the Advanced Wine Assessment Course at the Australian Wine Research Institute.
The former served in previous roles with the winemaking teams at Brokenwood Wines and Agnew Wines.
Always seeking opportunities to further her craft, Ms Glover honed her skills abroad in Burgundy (France) and Napa Valley (USA).
She’s also worked as an associate judge at the Hunter Valley, Cowra and Single Vineyard Wine Shows.
Driven by an affinity for sustainable winemaking, Ms Glover champions environmentally responsible and socially equitable practices that aim to preserve the health of the land, support local communities, and produce high-quality wines for generations moving forward.
Remarkably, she launched her own wine brand in 2022 called Glover Wines, which debuted a Hunter Valley Semillon.
She’ll complete her Bachelor of Wines Science at Charles Sturt University.
During her 20 years in the food and wine industry, Ms Duval discovered her love of wine.
However, it was her spell in event management that her passion turned towards education.
She now dedicates her time to helping others experience the complex yet indulging pleasure that is wine.
Ms Duval grew up in a French household where wine was part of her life from a young age.
She’s a certified sommelier, having been awarded the prestigious title by the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2010.
She also completed her WSET Diploma and teaches WSET L1 and L2 at The Sydney Wine Academy.
Meanwhile, the RASF has opened applications for 2024.
The scholarships offer up to $6,000, depending on the course chosen and whether the study is full or part-time.
In addition, recipients will also get the chance to gain hands-on experience at the 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show with Ms Glover and Ms Duval wrapping up their stint at the 2023 edition last week.
RAS Wine Committee chair Angus Barnes said the organisation’s mission was to drive Australian agriculture and development by rewarding excellence.
“To help achieve this innovation and sustainability, we need to invest in the next generation and the Sydney Royal Wine Study and Sydney Royal Wine Professionals Development Scholarships are a perfect way to do that,” he explained.
“By utilising money raised from our Sydney Royal Wine Show, we are able to fund up-and-coming enthusiasts, currently studying a degree or accreditation, and assist professionals looking to expand their knowledge.
“Along with financial support, the scholarships also offer a unique opportunity for our scholars to come and join us at the 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show.”
Applications for the 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Professional Development and Sydney Royal Wine Study grants will close on Sunday 3 September.
Multiple scholarships are available.
“I encourage anyone interested in pursuing a degree related to the Australian wine industry or any professionals looking to take on a WSET, Australian Wine Research Innovation course or Wine Service course to apply,” Mr Barnes said.
For further details or to explore the range of RAS Foundation scholarship programs and grants on offer, visit www.rasf.org.au.
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