A groundbreaking pilot project to reuse vineyard trellis posts has been launched in South Australia, marking a significant step towards advancing a circular economy for treated timber.
The amount of research funding available for the Australian grape and wine sector is set to increase, with the creation of new funding pathways aimed at fast-tracking innovations that address its most critical challenges.Wine Australia has designed the Australian Wine Future Fund to increase funding opportunities, create additional value, accelerate investments and deliver impactful solutions for the sector.
Improving the environmental sustainability, profitability and competitiveness of the Western Australia wine industry is the focus of several collaborative initiatives being rolled out in partnership by Wines of Western Australia (WoWA), the Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Wine Australia.
Australian wine exports declined by 8 per cent in value to $2.34 billion and 6 per cent in volume to 613 million litres in 2025, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report released today. The average value of exports decreased by 3 per cent to $3.81 per litre Free on Board (FOB).
Wine production exceeded sales in 2024–25, leading to a rise of 5 per cent in national stock levels, according to the Australian Wine Production, Sales and Inventory Report 2025, released today by Wine Australia.
Thirteen postgraduate and undergraduate Viticulture and Oenology students from Adelaide University are undertaking a 10-week placement in an Australian winery during the 2026 vintage with the support of Wine Australia’s Further Afield Scholarship program.
The feasibility of using floating photovoltaic (FPV) panels on vineyard dams to simultaneously reduce evaporation losses and create energy is being explored as part of a broader project that is testing the technology in the cotton industry with the support of the Cotton Research and Development Corporation.
Two innovations aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of wine packaging have progressed to the proof-of-concept stage under the Australian Government’s Business Research and Innovation Initiative.
Wine Australia has supported two bursaries as part of the recently announced 2024-25 Great Wine Capitals Outbound Knowledge Exchange Bursary Program.
A major project is underway to safeguard the planting material that underpins the Western Australian grape and wine sector — the state’s germplasm collection.
Global wine production in 2025 rebounded slightly after the historic low 2024 vintage, reversing a three-year trend of successive declines.
This market bulletin looks at the 2025 vintage results for the major wine-producing countries, and the implications for global supply and demand.
Australian wine exports declined by 8 per cent in value to $2.34 billion and 6 per cent in volume to 613 million litres in 2025, according to Wine Australia’s Export Report released today. Although the overall figures were not positive – mainly driven by reductions in wine consumption in the key markets of mainland China, the United States, and United Kingdom – there were some positives trends emerging. Markets such as Canada, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia all grew in export value, while certain styles and price points grew in other markets.
New research commissioned by Wine Australia exclusively for Australian wine and grape levy payers has revealed key actionable insights and recommendations to help identify opportunities, shape messaging and grow exports in Thailand and Vietnam. This bulletin provides a high-level overview of the Starburst Insights reports, including who’s buying, what they drink, when they drink, and what drives purchasing decisions among Thai and Vietnamese wine consumers.
South Korea is a key emerging wine market in the Asia Pacific region. It is the fourth largest economy within the region and has remained relatively stable through the Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
While the population is ageing and getting smaller, South Koreans have a heavy drinking culture that is mostly focused on spirits and beer. During the pandemic restrictions, wine’s share of the alcohol market benefitted greatly from at-home consumption. However, the market has been adjusting back over the past couple of years.
The annual Australian Wine Production, Sales and Inventory report, released today by Wine Australia, indicates that wine production increased by 9 per cent compared with in 2024 while sales were steady, leading to an unwelcome rise in national stock levels.