Australian wine exports declined by 1 percent in value to $1.88 billion and 2 percent in volume to 611 million litres in the 12 months to March 2024, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report released today.
Last week, industry body Australian Grape & Wine (AGW) wrote to Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers with its pre-budget submission, calling for $86 million in government support to enable growers and producers to transition out of the industry.
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.
New Zealand winery Misha’s Vineyard have just released their 2024 harvest report, marking the winery’s 18th vintage. Located in Bendigo, Central Otago, the vineyard experienced a cooler than average season with lower than usual ‘growing degree days’ (GDD), but said it was a season of “unusual events” for the site.
When Lauren first set foot in a vineyard she didn’t even have a driver’s license. Six months later, she was enrolled in a diploma of viticulture and winemaking at university, driving tractors and reversing trailers unsupervised. Now, she’s heading up Orbis Wines as both general manager and head winemaker and is making strides in sustainability. In 2023, Orbis won the South Australia Wine Industry Association’s Environmental Excellence Award for the small to medium category, and Lauren collected the Young Gun of Wine award to boot.
Bringing labels to the forefront Selling wine is an inherent part of the wine industry
Passito has roots in ancient traditions in Europe and, like many ancient traditions, is over-ripe for innovation in Australian winemaking. Journalist Harrison Davies looked at producers in Australia who are using new techniques to craft this ancient beverage.
This article was published in the March/April 2018 issue of the Wine & Viticulture Journal
This article was published in the March/April 2018 issue of the Wine & Viticulture Journal.
This article was published in the March/April 2018 issue of the Wine & Viticulture Journal.
A search for the keywords ‘crushing’ or ‘destemming’ or ‘pressing’ in the leading oenology and viticulture journals turns up hundreds of results. On closer inspection, virtually every article mentions these juice handling processes in passing, as part of the experimental methods en route to the actual point of the research – a point which ends up having little to do with juice handling.
Beginning December 8th, 2023, a significant change awaits Australian winegrowers exporting to the European Union (EU). The EU is set to enforce a mandate requiring wine labels to feature nutritional and ingredient information, either directly or through QR codes known as e-labels.
Cooperages 1912 have announced the appointment of Mark Roberts as general manager, starting from July 1, 2023.
In preparation for the 2024 grape harvest, Tonnellerie d’Aquitaine are delighted to inform all winemakers that ABEVE will join their team and represent them across Australia and New Zealand.
The release of ChatGPT last November was a critical point in the evolution of AI.
With the challenges that Australian grape growers face, such as unpredictable weather patterns and an ever-changing climate, smart irrigation solutions have become increasingly important. Accurate soil moisture monitoring is essential to ensure vines receive the right amount of water for optimal growth and yield.
For wineries of all sizes, addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations is not an option – it is your “ticket to ride”.
The 2018/36th annual edition lists Australian wineries (categorised by state) and New Zealand wineries. Comprehensive listings of wine industry suppliers, industry personnel, distributors, retailers, brands and a buyers’ guide are also included. It also lists teaching and research institutions, courses (university, TAFE and other), industry organisations, wine writers, bloggers and publications, and a calendar of events (including wine shows).
