Category: Australian Wine Industry News
Zero is the new hero: Non-alcoholic drinks sales more than double
Image: Lineman’s winemaker Patrick Connors Sales of non-alcoholic beer and wine have more than doubled in the last year, and is one of the fastest growing categories according to sales data from BWS and Dan Murphy’s. “This is a reflection of a broader trend where consumers are choosing to moderate, with particular interest from customers […]
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Cellar Dwellers returns to showcase Coonawarra’s wine treasures
During the month of July, Coonawarra wineries are delving into the depths of their cellars to reveal age-old treasures, offering visitors a rare opportunity to taste and buy back vintage wines, special releases and aged wines. “Cellar Dwellers is a very special time of the year when Coonawarra Cellar Doors bring out some truly outstanding […]
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The Lost Vintage rises from the smoke
Some winemakers in Australia have been dealt particularly rough hands in the past few years, experiencing ongoing drought, fire damage and smoke tainted grapes. During the most recent bushfire emergency of summer 2019/2020, the Hunter Valley was one region where producers were impacted by smoke. However, smoke taint is not an exact science, and not […]
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Australian winemakers learning how to virtually connect with buyers and reach new markets
Seventy South Australian wine producers and a panel of more than 10 experts recently took part in a three-part interactive webinar series to learn all about setting up and running virtual wine tastings. With the COVID-19 pandemic severely restricting domestic and international travel, as well as events, meetings and tastings, many Australian winemakers have been […]
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Investing in the future of South Australia’s wine media
The 2020 Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) wine media cadetship, aimed at aspiring journalists with an ambition for specialising in the wine sector, is now open for applications. The wine media cadetship presents a platform for young wine media practitioners to take the next step in their desired communication careers. The cadetship, now in its […]
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Wine Australia cancels China Roadshow 2020
Wine Australia has announced the cancellation of its annual largest Australian grand tasting roadshow this year, with the next edition scheduled in May 2021. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Wine Australia China Roadshow 2020, initially planned to take place this May then rescheduled to September, has been called off due to “the international […]
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Wine sector welcomes extended relief to smoke taint
The Federal Government’s $5 million grant program to support winegrape producers affected by smoke taint caused by the bushfires is being well received by the wine industry. The grants will be available in nominated smoke impacted wine regions which aren’t currently activated for the $75 000 primary producer grants and are designed to support winegrape […]
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The long-term plan to guide grape and wine businesses through challenging times and beyond
A landmark strategy released today will help Australian grape and wine businesses plan for a profitable and sustainable future over the next three decades. Developed by Australian Grape & Wine (AGW), in collaboration with Wine Australia, Vision 2050 looks beyond the immediate and significant challenges of bushfires, smoke and COVID-19 and sets a range of […]
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Award increase delay a relief for wine sector
Wine industry employers in Australia have been given seven months’ breathing space in relation to increased award wages, thanks to successful advocacy by the South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA). Based on a submission made by SAWIA, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) made the decision not to commence the national wage increase for the wine […]
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Growers and winemakers working together to improve commercial arrangements
Australian Grape & Wine (AGW) has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) announcement which highlights the ongoing improvements in commercial arrangements between winegrape growers and winemakers. Following on from its 2019 Wine grape market study, the ACCC has worked closely with a number of winemakers, grower groups, and Australian Grape & Wine to […]
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$86 million of new grants for bushfire-hit industries
Wine producers whose 2020 harvest was tainted by smoke will be able to apply for grants of up to $10,000, as part of an $86 million scheme to help aid recovery in some of the industries worst-hit by the Black Summer bushfires.
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Prosecco pathway: Australia-UK FTA opens new doors for wine post-Brexit
Image: UK doors opening: Michael Dal Zotto (left), pictured with Christian, says a new Free Trade Agreement with the UK could offer exciting opportunties especially for the Prosecco variety. Greater potential sales of the Prosecco wine brand have been welcomed by King Valley wineries following the commencement of a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between […]
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WineDepot launches national distribution centre
WineDepot is preparing to launch a 10,000 pallet climate-controlled national distribution centre (NDC) on the border of NSW and Victoria in preparation for the launch of its direct-to-trade marketplace later this year. The centre will support WineDepot’s existing network of depots and provide local wineries with access to a much-needed regional storage and distribution hub. […]
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Australian wine welcomes UK FTA announcement
Australian Grape & Wine has congratulated the Federal Government on its announcement that Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) will commence free trade agreement negotiations. The UK is a highly important market for Australian wine businesses and today, the UK is Australia’s largest export market by volume at over 24 million 9-litre case equivalents and […]
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Entries invited for varietal Grenache tasting
Grenache, a variety that copes well in the heat, doesn’t need much water and has experienced a rise in popularity in Australia in recent years, will be the focus of the next regular tasting undertaken by the Wine & Viticulture Journal (WVJ). Australian producers of single-variety Grenache are invited to register their interest in the […]
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New Australian technology to help prevent trillion dollar losses in wine industry
Image: Nathalie Taquet, founder of eBottli A new Australian-developed technology suite called eBottli has launched with the potential to defend Australia’s wine export industry against the booming global trade in counterfeit wines. eBottli delivers a suite of new tracking and blockchain data technologies, geolocating services for bottles or containers, and unique identifier labels for winemakers. […]
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