Commercial vineyards at CSU to return to farmland

Charles Sturt University (CSU) will return its commercial vineyards in Orange and Wagga Wagga to farmland as it discontinues commercial wine production. CSU announced in March its plans to discontinue large-scale production and expand its focus on the premium boutique wine market through the Experimental Winery at the National Wine and Grape Industry Research Centre (NWGIC). Paul Dowler, CSU executive director of finance said CSU’s proud tradition of winemaking will continue with new boutique wines to be made at the Experimental Winery.