In short: Riverina Winegrape Growers chief executive Jeremy Cass estimates losses of up to $2,000 per hectare on some varieties. Riverina Winegrape Growers chief executive Jeremy Cass estimates losses of up to $2,000 per hectare on some varieties. Riverina Winegrape Growers chief executive Jeremy Cass said there were losses of up to $2,000 per hectare on some varieties. "We are …
Grape growers in the nation's biggest wine region are calling for a moratorium on planting vines in a bid to solve the red wine oversupply crisis. The suggestion was one of several solutions raised by farmers at a wine industry meeting in South Australia's Riverland amid historically low prices for grapes. He said while winemakers became aware of a looming …
Grape growers in Australia's largest wine-making region are struggling to turn a profit, as global trade conditions take their toll on the industry. Key points: Numerous market difficulties mean prices for red wine grapes are well down this year Some growers are considering dumping grapes to cut costs Industry figures say an expansion into new markets could help the Australian …
It was a bushfire year and the wine showed some smoke taint, but for esteemed winemaker Brian Croser the Hunter Valley burgundy remains one of the best drops he has ever tasted. Key points: Winemakers are being urged to process grapes from smoke affected regions The 2020 vintage is shaping up to be an excellent year for most districts Some …