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Riverland wine industry outlines challenges to Federal Government

Riverland wine sellers and grapegrowers met with the Federal Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell, on Wednesday to discuss the future of the local industry, calling for action to ensure it can overcome current challenges and set itself up for the future.

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Direct flights and new festival expected to boost visitation to WA wine region

Western Australia’s South West will soon host a new festival showcasing the best of the region’s food and wine offerings, paired with music. Pair’d Margaret River Region (Pair’d) will take place from 14-17 November 2024 and is intended to become an annual staple on the State’s calendar, creating job opportunities, attracting visitors, and boosting the local economy.

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$1 million netting enclosure protects premium grapes at Barossa Valley vineyard

Treasury Wine Estates’ Koonunga Hill vineyard in the Barossa Valley is at the heart of the company’s latest climate adaptation response, with a new enclosed nylon vineyard canopy protecting the 14-hectare planting of premium grapes.

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Australian wine sales to grow in Vietnam

Sales of Australian wine in Vietnam were AU$11.5 million last year and will continue to grow, said the Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Andrew Goledzinowski.

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Accolade launches website to inform Riverland growers on proposal

Accolade Wines has today launched a website to help growers understand its proposed solution to the challenges confronting the Riverland wine industry and its growers, following meetings with the region’s co-operative group CCW which saw “only a small portion” of CCW members in attendance. The CCW members will determine by vote whether Accolade’s offer is accepted, with a two-thirds majority needed in order for it to pass.

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Stomping into the heart of Canberra’s wine country: small in size but not short on soul

The Canberra District Wine Industry Association (CDWIA) has announced the return of Stomp Festival and Canberra Wine Week, inviting wine enthusiasts from Canberra, the wider region and beyond to explore the local wine scene.

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Wine brand promises to plant 1m2 of bushland for every bottle sold in April

In celebration of Earth Day on 22nd April, Hill-Smith Family Estates-owned winery Oxford Landing will increase the amount of bushland planted with every bottle of its One to One wine sold throughout the month.

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Capacity entry limits removed to accommodate demand for 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show

The Sydney Royal Wine Show has opened its entries for 2024, with the wine show announcing the removal of class entry limits due to an increased capacity for entries.

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Centennial celebration: 100 years of scientific discovery at Waite Campus

The University of Adelaide’s Waite campus, described as the largest concentration of agriculture and wine research in the Southern Hemisphere, is celebrating 100 years of scientific discovery in agriculture, food and wine.

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Accolade proposes buy-out offer to assist Riverland grapegrowers

Accolade Wines have proposed a potential lifeline for Riverland growers looking to get out of the industry, with an offer including $4,000 per hectare for red winegrape growers locked in contracts with the CCW co-operative group.

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Casella Family Brands joins IMW international supporter community

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has announced Casella Family Brands as an international supporter, joining a total of 38 supporters and four research and industry associates, who help promote the IMW’s mission. The five principal supporters are Austrian Wine, AXA Millésimes, Champagne Bollinger, Constellation Brands and VSPT Wine Group.

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Urgent callout for more wine

Demand for South Australian Wine Connect 24 Master Class tastings in Vietnam has forced organisers to make urgent calls for additional wine stock to be shipped in from other cities in Asia and from Australia.

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WA wineries backed by funding for market re-entry into China

A $500,000 support package has been announced to assist wineries in Western Australia, with the aim of accelerating WA wine exports to China.

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Quality and affordability come first as under $30 wines win out

Australian wine retailer Vintage Cellars has released the winning line-up from its annual Best of Wine Awards 2024, where quality and affordability have reigned supreme. 60% of the winning selections from the blind-tasting priced at $30 or less.

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Further assistance for South Australian winegrape growers

Wine grape growers across South Australia who are experiencing challenges due to the current oversupply of red wine grapes will soon be able to access additional support through a State Government grant to Rural Business Support.

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Earliest vintage on record spells exciting potential for Margaret River

The 2024 vintage in Margaret River was early, fast-paced and “bodes well” for quality wines, according to Margaret River Wine.

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