Winegrape crush by major varieties
- Table 1. Winegrape crush by year
- Table 2. Winegrape production and prices
- Table 3. Australian winegrape crush by major varieties
- Table 4. Australian winegrape crush by State and region
- Table 5. Winegrape prices by climate
- Table 14. Winegrape varieties used by Australian Wine Producers
Table 3. Australian winegrape crush by major varieties
Variety | 2021 Estimated tonnes | 2021 Reportable average value | 2022 Estimated tonnes | 2022 Reportable average value | Change in crush | Change in price |
Red | ||||||
Shiraz | 532,493 | 879 | 433,305 | 713 | -19% | -19% |
Cabernet Sauvignon | 304,831 | 787 | 246,723 | 685 | -19% | -13% |
Merlot | 120,355 | 586 | 97,489 | 473 | -19% | -19% |
Pinot Noir | 54,706 | 1238 | 44,271 | 1200 | -19% | -3% |
Petit Verdot | 26,382 | 503 | 19,832 | 356 | -25% | -29% |
Durif | 15,421 | 632 | 16,715 | 434 | 8% | -31% |
Grenache | 15,616 | 1244 | 15,102 | 1319 | -3% | 6% |
Ruby Cabernet | 14,112 | 498 | 10,295 | 369 | -27% | -26% |
Other red | 66,611 | 75,399 | 13% | |||
Total Red Varieties | 1,150,526 | 1,081 | 959,131 | 1,042 | -17% | -4% |
White | ||||||
Chardonnay | 380,484 | 532 | 358,007 | 517 | -6% | -3% |
Sauvignon Blanc | 100,466 | 677 | 90,409 | 756 | -10% | 12% |
Pinot Gris/Grigio | 91,691 | 705 | 73,092 | 690 | -20% | -2% |
Semillon | 62,574 | 466 | 55,080 | 487 | -12% | 5% |
Muscat Gordo Blanco | 60,532 | 322 | 49,856 | 331 | -18% | 3% |
Colombard | 53,588 | 324 | 48,370 | 330 | -10% | 2% |
Muscat à petits grains blancs | 22,388 | 362 | 20,650 | 364 | -8% | 0% |
Riesling | 21,253 | 1097 | 20,822 | 1171 | -2% | 7% |
Prosecco | 15,595 | 952 | 15,397 | 960 | -1% | 1% |
Gewürztraminer | 9,167 | 414 | 9,351 | 397 | 2% | -4% |
Other white | 36,892 | 34,096 | -8% | |||
Total White Varieties | 854,629 | 682 | 775,129 | 693 | -9% | 2% |
Grand Total | 2,005,155 | 701 | 1,734,260 | 630 | -14% | -10% |
Source: Wine Australia 2022 National Vintage Report
*Values include an estimated non-response rate of 11%
Note: figures may vary from those previously published as data is updated