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Australian small and medium wine producers can apply for grants of up to $25,000 to support their export promotion activities in international markets and drive export growth.  

In 2019–20, the average value of Australian wine exports grew to $3.89 per litre free on board (FOB), the highest level since 2004–05. However, the total value of exports decreased by 1 per cent in value to $2.84 billion, as a result of measures to contain COVID-19.

The Geographical Indications Committee (GIC) has decided not to make a final determination of Wilyabrup as a Geographical Indication (GI).

The Australian winegrape crush in 2020 was 1.52 million tonnes – the equivalent of over 1 billion litres of wine, according to the National Vintage Report 2020 released today by Wine Australia.

Wine Australia today released its new five-year Strategic Plan 2020–25 and its Annual Operational Plan 2020–21.

Shiraz is one of Australia’s most established and loved varieties. It is grown by 4 out of 5 wineries and represents nearly half of red winegrape plantings. This week, we take a look at some of the latest data and trends for Australian Shiraz ahead of the inaugural Shiraz Day on 23 July.

The 2020 Australian winegrape crush is estimated to be 1.52 million tonnes – the equivalent of approximately 1 billion litres of wine. While the crush was the smallest in more than 10 years, it was not as low as had been widely speculated.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the Australian wine market and Australian wine producers. This week’s Market Bulletin provides an update on the latest data and how Australian wine consumers’ behaviours and attitudes have changed.

This week’s market bulletin looks at the effect of COVID-19 on Australian wine business operations, summarises the impact so far on the domestic wine market, and gives some ideas and examples of how businesses can respond effectively to the current challenges

The latest retail data from IRI MarketEdge indicates that while the volume of wine sold in the Australian off-trade market has declined over the past two years, value has increased. In other words, while Australians are consuming less, they are spending more.