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Possible solution to the post problem: SA explores CCA trellis collection points
A feasibility study is underway in South Australia to determine if collection points in the state’s wine regions could be a simple, sustainable and cost-effective way to help vineyard owners manage the disposal of CCA-treated trellis posts.
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Queensland wineries band together to harvest ahead of Cyclone Alfred
Situated in Queensland’s Granite Belt, Ballandean Estate’s production facility is now at full capacity after successfully harvesting 95% of Vintage ’25, dodging the looming threat of Cyclone Alfred last week.
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Industry mentoring initiative opens avenue for mid-career professionals
An industry initiative aimed at boosting the personal and professional development of future generations of Australian wine industry employees has opened its doors for applications, with the Wine Industry Mentor Program returning for 2025.
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New Zealand Wine plans “significant presence” at ProWein
New Zealand wine is returning with a “significant presence” at this year’s ProWein, said New Zealand Winegrowers. Over 60 wineries from New Zealand will be represented.
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Statistics reveal consumer shift towards “mindful” habits in New Zealand
The recent Stats NZ beer, wine and spirits consumption has declined to the lowest level since data was first collected, supporting a seismic cultural shift towards “mindful drinking”.
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Coonawarra celebrates new vintage by reflecting on its first: just 1,800 gallons of wine in 1895
The 2025 Coonawarra Vintage was declared open yesterday morning, with a crowd of over 80 people gathering at the iconic Coonawarra Siding to herald in the new season.
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Tasmania establishes research hub to prepare for predicted production boom
A new, collaborative program is being launched in Tasmania, to “safeguard and strengthen” its reputation for quality wine, by positioning the state as a leader in cool-climate wine research.
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Margaret River winery signs on to light weight glass commitment
Evans & Tate has officially become a full signatory to the Margaret River Wine Association (MRWA) Lightweight Glass Charter.
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It might not be mildew: survey seeks grower input on bacterial vine diseases
A new survey has been launched to assess the extent and impact of bacterial inflorescence rot (BIR) in Australian vineyards. This research, conducted by Dr Andrea Roberts-Davison at Melbourne Polytechnic, aims to provide growers with much-needed practical advice by gathering data on the prevalence, financial losses, and viticultural practices that may influence the disease’s spread.
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Industry summit to focus on wine growth strategies for international markets
The Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) Wine Growth Summit will once again be held in Adelaide in 2025, this year with a focus on international growth.
Read more > Bacterial Inflorescence Rot of Grapevines Caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae
Pseudomonas syringae is a familiar global pathogen, with 57 pathovars responsible for symptoms from spots on foliage to blights, cankers and necrosis, on hundreds of different cultivated plants (Gerin et al., 2019). Of those pathovars, Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae (PSS), distributed throughout Australia, is responsible for bacterial inflorescence rot (BIR) in grapevines, although it was originally isolated from lilac blight (Syringa vulgaris), and can cause disease in other species (S. J. Hall et al., 2019).
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‘Batty’ biodiversity proves crucial for endangered critters
Victorian winery Fowles Wine has shared the “promising” first-year findings of its micro-bat study, in partnership with the University of New England (UNE), that it says could save an estimated $50 million per annum for Australia’s wine industry.
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Spanish winery discovers breakthrough in carbon capture
Pilot testing at a winery in Spain has made significant headway in the capture and reuse of CO₂, using new technology which collected a pure form of CO₂ from the wine fermentation process.
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Make it mandatory: Senate report calls for compulsory code of conduct and wine surplus solutions
A Senate report on the Australian winegrape purchases code of conduct has recommended that the code be made mandatory, and that the Federal Government should explore the “feasibility” of distilling surplus wine into industrial alcohol as a way of treating the national wine oversupply.
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Peter Campbell appointed as chair of the Margaret River Wine Association
The Margaret River Wine Association (MRWA) has announced the appointment of Peter Campbell as its new chair.
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“Sustainability is about respect” De Bortoli receives SWA certification across all vineyards
All of De Bortoli Wines’ vineyard holdings across the Yarra Valley, Riverina, King Valley, Heathcote, and Rutherglen – a total of 906 hectares – have officially received certification from Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA).
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