Month: September 2019
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes increase in seasonal workers
New Zealand Winegrowers has welcomed the increase in the number of seasonal workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme announced by Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway yesterday. An increase in 1,550 RSE workers for the 2019-20 season will help support the wine industry during vintage and pruning, when there was a huge demand for labour […]
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An innovation in wine bottle ‘photography’ in USA
One of the oldest photography and animation studios in USA has launched BottlePictures.com which provides vintners with high-quality images of their wine bottles without the winery having to send bottles to a photographer. Vintners go to the website and select bottle shape, glass colour, wine colour, cap type and colour and then upload a label […]
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French police raid wine harvest trafficking network
An organised crime gang suspected of exploiting more than 160 vineyard workers working for four wine companies based near to Lyon has been ‘dismantled’ following police raids. Source: Decanter
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2019 harvest report and vintage outlook for the Central Coast
There have been challenges in 2019. In Monterey and Paso Robles, the wet spring may lower yields slightly. Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles, SLO Coast and much of Santa Barbara had to battle mildew this summer. Still, the outlook for vintage 2019 is overwhelmingly positive. Source: Paso Robles Daily News
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Italian wine poised for big growth on Liv-Ex
The price of Italian wine on the secondary market still lags behind its critical reputation, according to a new report from fine-wine trading platform Liv-Ex. But that could be changing. Italy’s market share on Liv-Ex has doubled over the last five years, and the number of Italian wines being traded has quadrupled; it has also […]
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Wine Institute welcomes the US — Japan Trade Agreement
The Wine Institute has welcomed the U.S. — Japan Trade Agreement signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York on Sept. 25, 2019. Bobby Koch, president and CEO of Wine Institute, said “the new trade agreement will level the playing field for California wine in Japan”. Source: Wine […]
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New trade show for low and no alcohol beverages
A new event for the low and no ABV beverage sector is coming to London next year: showcasing a broad spectrum of drinks from beers, ciders, wines and spirits through to craft sodas, adult soft drinks, cordials and mixers. Source: Harpers
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Research shows early leaf removal can help reduce sunburn in grapes
Research by the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre is shining new light on how to reduce sunburn damage on grapes by identifying the best time to remove leaves from the vine. In a Wine Australia funded project, Charles Sturt University postdoctoral researcher Dr Joanna Gambetta investigated the impact of the timing of defoliation on […]
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Wine in cans: growth in retail sales but what can it mean for Australian exports
Wine in cans is an emerging category that is seeing growth in consumer sales in Australia and overseas, thanks to its versatility, affordability and convenience. Source: Wine Australia
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Treasury Wine Estates boss concerned Penfolds could become political pawn
Treasury Wine Estates chief executive Michael Clarke is concerned Penfolds wine could become a “pawn” in the US-Chinese trade war and is urging Australian politicians not to add to the tensions between the two nations. Source: Brisbane Times
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Announcing the 2019 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards gold medal winners
The gold medal wines of the 2019 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards have been revealed, raising the anticipation of who will be awarded one of the top trophies at the 24th annual NSW Wine Awards Presentation Luncheon on the 18th October 2019 at the International Convention Centre Sydney. The three-day judging process, which took place […]
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Future 50 finalist Stuart Dudley
Viticulturist for Villa Maria Wines in Marlborough, Stuart Dudley, is one of two New Zealanders to be shortlisted for the new international Future 50 awards, launched by WSET and IWSC to unearth the wine industry’s up and coming talent globally. Dudley says he was “surprised and humbled” to be one of 600 nominated, and then […]
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Is it fake news that Trump’s tariffs are hurting American wine in China?
Numerous reports from America claim that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are doing damage to America’s wine prospects in China. However, China-based Jim Boyce, disagrees. Source: Paso Robles Daily News
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Argentina’s export potential
The current political and economic situation in Argentina is tumultuous, but it isn’t all bad news for the Argentinian wine trade. Following two difficult, low-yielding harvests in 2016 and 2017, the country is now back in good shape to compete internationally. Source: Wine Intelligence
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South African vineyard workers march for better working conditions
Farm workers in Western Cape marched to the embassies of Norway and Sweden to demand action for the inhumane conditions they experience living and working at the region’s vineyards. Source: NewsClick
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Small harvest in Sicily promises high-quality wine
This year’s grape harvest in Sicily is down by as much as 30% on average when compared to typical recent volumes, according to the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilia DOC Wines. Despite this, after six weeks of harvesting, local growers are confident of an excellent quality vintage. Source: Harpers
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