Climate change is having a damaging effect in Australia as shifting Antarctic winds dry out southern parts of the country, new research suggests.

Marlborough has tipped Central Otago from its pedestal as the source of the country’s best Pinot Noir wine.

For the British High Commissioner to New Zealand, the Honourable Jonathan Sinclair, the only dark clouds which were likely to emerge in Hawke’s Bay in the wake of his Brexit-focused meeting with the region’s business leaders yesterday were in the sky.

Technavio analysts forecast the global wine market to reach a global consumption of more than 30 billion liters by 2020, according to their latest report.

The Australian Women in Wine Awards are open for nominations and entries now until the 4th of October – just 1 week away. The Australian Women in Wine Awards (AWIWA) give recognition to and acknowledge the work of women employed in the Australian wine industry.

Seppeltsfield estate has dominated South Australia’s inaugural entry into the Great Wine Capitals Awards, being recognised as the state’s premier wine destination for ‘Art & Culture’ and for achieving ‘Excellence in Wine Tourism Services’.

Finalists have been selected from an impressive list of entrants in the inaugural
National Wine Industry Impact Awards.

Canberra winemakers have welcomed plans to water down a $500 million tax on backpacker workers after claiming it would devastate the local industry.

Nicky Goodyer is committed to her cause, which just happens to be French champagne. “I only drink water, tea or champagne,” says the Shoalhaven NSW florist, who won the amateur category of the 42nd biennial Vin de Champagne Awards at a black tie dinner at Sydney’s Four Seasons hotel on Monday night.

Syrah is the term used in Europe and for New World wines tilting at a more elegant, classic style, while shiraz is used in Australia and for richer, riper bottles – but there’s no hard and fast rule.