Wine Australia

Preparations are in full swing for the Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group’s next export market activation, taking place in Japan next month. Japan is the sixth destination for the Collaboration Group, which is targeting high-value export markets throughout Asia to increase export opportunities for Australian producers of premium wine and food. The Collaboration Group is leveraging the strength of the five member organisations, which includes Wine Australia, along with Dairy Australia, Hort Innovation, Meat & Livestock Australia and Seafood Industry Australia, to deepen connections with Japan, advance bilateral trade and improve market access. Japan’s growing enthusiasm for Australian wine presents a tremendous opportunity for the industry, and this latest market activation provides the ideal platform for the industry to better understand the market opportunities, build lasting connections with key trade, and bring people together in a celebration of premium Australian wine. #tastethewonders #tastethewondersofoz #aussiewine #australianfood #aussiefood

Career progression through the wine sector is not something you have to do alone. Wine Australia provides many opportunities and programs for people at all stages of their careers. Networking with others in the industry, developing professional and leadership skills, or exploring ways to innovate and contribute to the wine sector. Apply for Next Crop, Wine industry Mentor Program or Future Leaders or join the Rootlings network now. Find links to all programs here: https://lnkd.in/gUbG93wj #aussiewine #australianwine #australia #wineaustralia #winepeople #wineplace #winequality #winescience #winemaking #grapegrowing #wineresearch #winesystems #wineInfrastructure #wineinsights #agtech

Is your wine business considering Japan as a potential export avenue? Or are you already in the market and planning this year’s program of activities? Join us on 14 April 2025 for a 60-minute session covering market conditions, opportunities, and upcoming activities. With the Osaka Expo kicking off in April, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for global trade and innovation in Japan! With presentations by Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Wine Australia, this 60-minute webinar will provide wineries and producers with a strong understanding of the current state of the market, opportunities and challenges for Australian wine, local trade and cultural insights, and upcoming activities.

Yesterday, Wine Australia welcomed to its Adelaide offices the four successful participants of the inaugural Australia-China Winemaker Immersion Program — an initiative of Australian Grape & Wine and the China Alcoholic Drinks Association aimed at fostering deeper collaboration between the Australian and Chinese wine industries. Treasury Wine Estates is a key co-organiser of the program which gives early-career winemakers behind-the-scenes experiences to build on their cultural and industry knowledge. The participants — Ding Weikang, of agricultural institution Northwest A&F University in Shaanxi; Gao Yujie, of September Helan in Ningxia; Miao Chengpeng, of Château Rongzi in Shaanxi; and Xue Churan, of China Great Wall Wine Company in Hebei — were joined by their interpreter Jun Wang (Lucius) and Xiangyi Sun (Sara), from TWE’s public affairs team. They are spending four weeks being exposed to local viticultural practices, wine production, wine tourism, and research and innovation. The cohort met with Wine Australia staff including CEO Martin Cole, General Manager -Research and Innovation Paul Smith, ESG Program Manager Julian Marchant, Senior Program Manager Alex Sas, Research Impact Manager Josh Hixson, Program Manager - Regional Innovation Andy Clarke, Label Integrity Manager Rebecca Fox and Export Assistance Officer Nancy Pan. The role of Wine Australia, an overview of its research program portfolio as well as a look at the specific focus areas of ESG, sustainability, climate and water management, agtech and innovation in the wine sector, and the export process for Australian wine were among the topics discussed with the Wine Australia team. We wish the participants well for the remainder of their visit. #aussiewine #australianwine #australia #wineaustralia #winecustomers #winecommunity #wineeducation #winepeople #wineplace #winequality #winescience #winemaking #grapegrowing

Applications for the Future Leaders program close in just one week, so apply now and don't miss out! The Australian wine sector is looking for new, dynamic thinkers. Could this be you? Register at https://lnkd.in/gtfggJDB #winefutureleaders #aussiewine #australianwine #australia #wineaustralia #winepeople

Had a look at the Wine Industry events calendar? Its a fantastic way to get a high-level snapshot of everything going on across the international wine sector. Keep up to date with trade events, consumer wine festivals, significant industry deadlines and other related days. Read the calendar and plan your strategy now: https://lnkd.in/gbEy88ZA #aussiewine #australianwine #australia #wineaustralia #winemarkets #winetrade #wineplace #winequality #winescience #winemaking #grapegrowing #wineesg #winesustainability #sustainablewinegrowingaustralia

Members from the Wine Australia Team had the pleasure of being invited to the launch of the new Willunga 100 cellar door in McLaren Vale. The community support at the event was a representation of the strong friendships found all throughout our sector. McLaren Vale Grape, Wine & Tourism Association #aussiewine #australianwine #australia #wineaustralia #winepeople #wineplace #winequality #winescience #winemaking #grapegrowing

A feasibility study is underway in South Australia to determine if collection points in the state’s wine regions could be a simple, sustainable and cost-effective way to help vineyard owners manage the disposal of CCA-treated trellis posts. Across Australian vineyards, it is estimated there are around 70 million timber trellis posts treated with CCA — a timber preservative containing copper, chromium and arsenic that protects it from fungal and insect attack. More than half of these are in South Australia, and each year, between 700,000 to 1.8 million CCA posts need to be disposed of across the state due to breakage, vineyard redevelopment or removal. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gFCbknDX #aussiewine #australianwine #australia #wineaustralia #wineesg #winesustainability #sustainablewinegrowingaustralia #wineplace #winequality #winescience #winemaking #grapegrowing #wineresearch #winesystems #wineInfrastructure #wineinsights #agtech

The 13th of March is International Riesling Day! Crisp, citrusy Riesling is a delicate beauty, shining most brightly when handled with a light touch. As one of the first varieties to be grown in Australia, it has a long history here and is produced in a wide range of styles. Australia is one of the world’s top Riesling producers with production figures similar to the United States and higher than France (unsurprisingly, Germany takes the top spot!). Over 20,000 tonnes of Riesling was crushed in Australia in 2024 and it is made in just about every wine growing state in the country. Cheers to that! Read our Australian Wine Discovered Facilitator guide here: https://lnkd.in/gN2f3XEf Explore our national vintage survey dashboard here: https://lnkd.in/g_sb2kEB #aussiewine #australianwine #australia #wineaustralia #wineplace #winequality #winescience #winemaking #grapegrowing

World wine production in 2024 is estimated to be the lowest since 1961, even lower than the previous record low in 2023. While climatic conditions contributed to this result, there is evidence that wine-producing countries are starting to respond to prolonged over-supply conditions. This market bulletin looks at whether the reduction in global supply is likely to lead to improved market conditions – and higher prices – for wine and winegrapes in Australia. Read more at the Market Bulletins link in our bio. #aussiewine #australianwine #australia #wineaustralia #winemarkets #winetrade #wineplace #winequality #winescience #winemaking #grapegrowing