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Charles Sturt University student Anne Johnson has been named the recipient of Wine Australia’s Dr Tony Jordan OAM Award 2021 to support her research exploring the benefits of agroecology in Australian viticulture and barriers to its adoption.

After 15 years of outstanding service to Wine Australia, including 8 years as CEO, Wine Australia Chair, Michele Allan, has announced that Andreas Clark will be leaving Wine Australia in late 2021.

Australian wine exports slowed in the 12 months to December 2020, decreasing by 1 per cent in value to $2.89 billion, as Chinese tariffs* took their toll on exports to that market, according to Wine Australia’s latest Export Report released today.

Wine Australia and Australian Grape & Wine are seeking inspiring individuals with inquisitive minds to join the sector’s professional development program Future Leaders 2021.

Riverland Wine is harnessing new interactive technology to become the first Australian wine region to launch an immersive virtual reality journey that showcases the Riverland’s spectacular scenery and high-quality food and wine credentials.

The United Kingdom (UK) was the number one destination for Australian wine exports by volume in 2020, a position it has held since electronic export records commenced in 1990.

Australian wine exports slowed in the 12 months to December 2020, decreasing by 1 per cent in value to $2.89 billion, as Chinese tariffs took their toll on exports to that market, according to Wine Australia’s latest Export Report released today.

Australia is a key player in the global wine market. In value terms, we are the world’s fourth biggest exporter of wine. However, in production terms, Australia ranks lower at number six in 2020 according to the latest Global Supply Monitor released by Wine Australia.

As we reach the end of a very turbulent year, wine consumers in Australia and around the world will likely reach for a glass of sparkling wine. However, this is not just the effect of seasonal cheer; the latest data show that sparkling wine sales in some markets have continued to bubble away throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 

COVID-19 has brought much uncertainty when it comes to travel in 2020. With some interstate travel halted, tourism turned intrastate with locals taking the opportunity to explore their own backyards – where restrictions allowed – providing much needed relief in many regional areas.