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South Australia's government has announced a $109 million support package aimed at helping the state's wine industry navigate current economic challenges. The commitment reflects growing concerns about the sector's struggles with market pressures and highlights the importance of wine production to the regional economy. This funding is expected to provide relief to producers and support the industry's recovery and competitiveness.
Hawke's Bay's annual wine auction has smashed fundraising records in its 34th year, bringing together some of the region's top winemakers for the charity event. The milestone result underscores the New Zealand wine community's strong support for charitable causes and their continued commitment to giving back locally.
Decanter has released its vintage assessment for Margaret River's 2024 Chardonnay and 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon. The report provides the kind of detailed regional harvest analysis that producers, importers and retailers rely on to understand the quality and character of upcoming releases from Australia's premium wine region.
A Western Australian wine producer has earned international recognition for a bottle priced at around $30, with judges describing it as 'near perfect'. The accolade highlights the region's ability to deliver quality wines at accessible price points, which could help Australian producers compete in value-conscious export markets.
The Radburnd Family has acquired Stonecroft Winery's physical assets on Hawke's Bay's Gimblett Gravels from Fistonich Family Vineyards, including the production facilities and Mere Road vineyard. The Stonecroft brand itself remains with Fistonich, making this a strategic asset purchase focused on production capacity. Winemaker and Managing Director Kate Radburnd will oversee operations at the newly acquired site.
Two winemakers from Marlborough, New Zealand's premier wine region, have taken out national wine competition titles. The awards recognise their quality and stand-out performance in what's typically a competitive field for Marlborough's renowned Sauvignon Blancs and other varietals.
Bowen Estate in Coonawarra has released its milestone 50th vintage, honouring co-founder Joy Bowen who passed away in 2024. The family-owned producer, now run by daughter Emma, maintains an unusually disciplined model: just three wines, hand-pruned vines, and no reserve or special releases. The 2024 cabernet sauvignon and shiraz are priced at $36 and offer excellent balance and varietal character, representing strong value for Coonawarra classics.