Australia made a flavourful impression at the 14th edition of the FINE Ambassadors’ & High Commissioners’ Table held in New Delhi on 27 May 2025, with a delegation led by Philip Green OAM, Australia’s High Commissioner to India.
The prestigious event, hosted by Fine Wine and Champagne India Magazine, is an annual celebration that brings together diplomats and dignitaries from around the globe to foster cultural exchange through the universal language of fine wine and gastronomy.
Australia’s offering this year was the Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2015 from South Australia’s Barossa Valley — a rich expression of the nation’s proud winemaking tradition and commitment to sustainable practices.
High Commissioner Philip Green remarked, adding his thanks to hosts Rajiv and Ritu Singhal for “an evening of fine wine and good food.”
“A bit of friendly competition against fellow Ambassadors from key wine producing countries.”
Australia remains one of the world’s top wine exporters, with export values soaring by 41% year-on-year to $2.64 billion as of March 2025.
Known for its varietal range — from Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon to vibrant Rieslings — Australian wine continues to appeal to diverse global tastes while upholding values of innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility.
Boutique wineries like Henschke have become cultural ambassadors in their own right, contributing to Australia’s soft power and trade diplomacy.
As wine becomes a vessel for storytelling and connection, events like this underscore the role of ‘wine diplomacy’ in building bridges, sharing cultures, and forging lasting partnerships.
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