Viticulture

Support for smoke-affected vineyards

Victorian winemakers and wine grape growers affected by the summer bushfires will have access to expert support and technical advice, to help form decisions on their current vintage. On May 21, Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes announced...

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Winery upbeat despite virus and bushfires

Tahbilk Winery near Nagambie remains upbeat about its 2020 vintage and its continuing exports to China despite the challenges of coronavirus and bushfires earlier this year. Tahbilk chief executive Alister Purbrick said the winery on the banks of...

John Lewis

Grape testing rebate applications to close soon

Winegrowers assessing smoke taint from recent bushfires who want to receive a rebate of up to $1200 will need to apply by Thursday, April 30. The Victorian Government Wine Grape Testing Rebate Program provides a reimbursement to growers who have...

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Grape testing rebate applications to close soon

Winegrowers assessing smoke taint from recent bushfires who want to receive a rebate of up to $1200 will need to apply by Thursday, April 30. The Victorian Government Wine Grape Testing Rebate Program provides a reimbursement to growers who have...

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Tasty way to support regional winemakers

Tastes of Rutherglen will showcase the best wines from Rutherglen and the surrounding bushfire-affected north-east Victorian region, from Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8.

Jamieson Salter

Smoke taint fears for wine grapes

Concerned winegrowers from north-east Victoria gathered at a meeting in Milawa last week to address smoke taint in grapes caused by recent bushfires. The Smoke Effects on Wine Grapes in North-East Victoria forum was organised by the North East...

Jamieson Salter

Weather impacts wine

The wine region of Heathcote is diverse and unique.

Vanessa Wiltshire

Research debunks EU prosecco claims

As the European Union takes steps to protect Italian wine producers from international competition, Monash University research shows prosecco is a grape variety and should not be considered a geographical indication.

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Record spend for wine sector

Wine Australia will pump a record $79 million into the grape and wine sector in 2019-20, focusing on research, development and extension, market development and export regulations.

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Reform proposed

Harmful market practices are restricting competition in some Australian wine grape growing regions and limiting the potential for growth of Australia’s wine industry, according to an interim report released by the consumer watchdog.

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Vietnam a top destination for Australian grapes

As the Australian table grape export season starts, Australian growers have headed to Vietnam to boost trade relations.

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Taste produce of Rutherglen

Tastes of Rutherglen will return next month, showcasing the best of the north-east and the region’s wineries.

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Turning up the heat on grapes

As inland Australia braces for more hot weather, a researcher from the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre is studying the impact of heatwaves on the physiology and composition of Shiraz grapes.

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Toasting a new taste

Richard Tallis still barely knows how to pronounce Bogazkere.

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Wine push in China

A new campaign to drive international demand for Australian wine has been unveiled at Vinexpo Hong Kong.

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Chinese are thirsty for GV exports

As distribution channels become easier to navigate, the burgeoning Chinese market has ripe opportunity for wines from the Goulburn Valley and surrounds, some industry figures say.

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