The Australian winegrape crush increased year-on-year by 9 per cent in 2024 to an estimated 1.43 million tonnes according to the National Vintage Report 2024 released today by Wine Australia. Vintage 2024 follows a 23-year low crush in 2023 and, despite the growth, this year’s crush is still well below the 10-year average of 1.73 million tonnes.
Wine Australia has launched a transformational asset for students, teachers, and primary and high schools that provides a real-world connection from the vineyard and winery to Australia’s education curriculum.
A new study aims to review current efforts, understand the state of gender equality, and identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for progress in the grape and wine sector.
Wine Australia has cancelled the export licence held by Jindalee Road Wines Pty Ltd, an entity operating out of the New South Wales Murray Darling.
Wine Australia recently welcomed visits from high-profile sommeliers and hospitality professionals from the key Asian markets of Japan, South Korea and Vietnam.
Wine Australia congratulates James Halliday on receiving the prestigious International Wine Challenge (IWC) Lifetime Achievement Award, announced on Tuesday evening at a ceremony held in London.
The recent occurrence of crown gall-like symptoms in a small number of regions has prompted the establishment of a response group comprising representatives from key sector organisations. This collaborative initiative aims to investigate the root cause(s) of the symptoms and develop effective strategies for management
How do compounds in grape berries contribute to the final aroma and flavour characteristics of wine? And, in turn, what is the genetic basis for the production of these compounds? It’s long been a conundrum for researchers. Now, a CSIRO Agriculture and Food team has made great progress in producing molecular markers for consumer traits such as ‘fruity', ‘green’ and ‘floral', using a variety of methods and germplasm populations.
A research team has developed a nanoengineered "smart surface" tool to selectively remove unwanted volatile sulfur compounds from wine. Importantly, the technology has the ability to eliminate sulfidic off-aromas from wine while preserving desired tropical and 'gun flint' aromas – as well as maintaining sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentrations.
Growers are being asked to remain vigilant for symptoms of crown gall disease, after a number of vineyards across Australia have reported symptoms in vines in recent months.
The Australian winegrape crush increased year-on-year by 9 per cent in 2024 to an estimated 1.43 million tonnes, according to the National Vintage Report 2024 released today by Wine Australia.
The increase was entirely driven by white varieties, with the different results for the major varieties, Chardonnay and Shiraz, revealing how economic and market forces have contributed to the composition of the crush.
Shiraz is one of the world’s major red winegrape varieties, ranking fourth in global red plantings behind Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo. As of 2016, there were about 180,000 hectares of Shiraz under vine around the world – with the largest area located in France, ahead of second-placed Australia.
The latest wine consumption data from IWSR for 2023 and forecasts to 2028 have been recently released. Wine Australia has updated its newly re-designed Market Explorer with this data and this Market Bulletin will not only give an overview of the latest trends but also step you through how to use the tool.
As Vinexpo Asia takes place this week in Hong Kong, it is fitting to review the opportunity that exists for Australian wine in these markets – and the resources available to help exporters explore these prospects.
The United States of America (US) was Australia’s second largest export market by volume and value for the year ended March 2024. Despite a decline in wine consumption in recent years, the US has retained its position as the most attractive wine market in the world, according to IWSR. This Bulletin highlights the recent economic and wine market changes in the US which are detailed in Wine Australia’s recently- released 2024 US Wine Market Insights report.