Ten emerging winemakers, viticulturists, sommeliers, researchers and communicators have been selected from more than 120 applicants to receive Wine Australia bursaries to attend the 2027 Institute of Masters of Wine International Symposium (IMW Symposium) in Adelaide, widely regarded as one of the most significant events in the global wine calendar.
Wine Australia and the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) have entered into a new 4.5-year investment agreement from 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2030, to deliver research, development, extension and industry support services for Australia’s grape and wine sector.
Australia’s grape and wine sector will benefit from greater confidence in vine quality and long-term vineyard performance with the launch of VitiCert Australia, a new national certification program for grapevine planting material.
Australian wine exporters are gaining stronger traction across the Asia Pacific region, with a series of high-impact trade, education and promotional initiatives helping to build visibility, deepen trade relationships and position Australian wine more competitively in key markets.
Australian wine producers are seeing renewed momentum in Canada, with new export and sales data along with feedback from importers pointing to a surge in demand for premium, regionally distinctive wines.
From a global perspective, mainland China has cemented its position as one of the top wine import markets over the past five years, sitting at fourth place by 2018, behind Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Only 10 years ago, China was sitting in 15th place.
This China Market Bulletin explores where the growth is coming from, what it means for the broader industry and the opportunities and challenges ahead in one of our most significant export markets.
Since the removal of import duties on Australian bottled wine in late March 2024, Australian wine exports have surged to mainland China. This bulletin provides an update on the latest export results for Australian wine and a look at significant trends in the overall wine market in mainland China.
In this Bulletin, we discuss what has changed in mainland China's wine market since the duties were imposed on Australian wine in 2020 and where the potential opportunities are for Australian wine that businesses should consider when building their export strategies.