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.
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.
Going into his final year of a Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Adelaide, Crispin Irish was hoping to work with a producer making high-end Chardonnay. Now, thanks to the Further Afield Scholarship – a partnership between Wine Australia and the University of Adelaide – Crispin has been able to fulfil his desire, working with Luke Jolliffe at Stella Bella in Margaret River.
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 Agricultural Commodities Report published by ABARES on 5 March shows that the outlook for Australia’s major red winegrape varieties remains very challenging and has forecast that the average prices for Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will reduce in vintages 2024 and 2025. This Market Bulletin will discuss the influences on the declining price for these three varieties in the warm inland regions.
ABARES has published its latest Agricultural Commodities Report, which contains their forecasts for the value, volume and price of Australia's agricultural production and exports for the next five years, including wine and winegrapes.
The Australian wine market is experiencing the same challenges from declining wine consumption as our major export markets. Despite this, Australia is the world’s eighth most attractive wine market. This week’s market bulletin highlights the trends and opportunities identified in Wine Australia’s just-released Australian Wine Market Insights report.
Australian wine exports declined by 11 per cent in value to $1.79 billion and 4 per cent in volume to 604 million litres in the year ended September 2023, according to Wine Australia’s latest Export Report released today. Packaged exports to North America and Europe were the main driver of the decline, as discussed in today’s Market Bulletin.