New Zealand (NZ) wines have once again recorded growth in the United States in 2024, marking their 16th consecutive year of expansion in this export market. Among the top ten countries supplying wine to the U.S., New Zealand was the only nation to post a...
California, which produces around 80% of wine in the US, is bracing for an unusually small 2024 vintage, with a total red and white grape crush of 2.88 million tonnes, reflecting a 21.7% decrease from 2023. This represents the smallest crush in California in two decades,...
The Australian wine industry will inevitably feel some impact from Trump's 10% tariff however, they are more favourably positioned when compared to other wine markets such as those within the European Union who have been hit with a 20% tariff or South Africa who has...
There is no doubt that major shifts are underway with regards to wine consumption across the globe. In five years, the amount of Gen Zs of legal drinking age will double in size but will be drinking less than former generations. Compounding this is the fact...
Following the UK Alcohol Duty Review, as of 1 August 2023, all wine sold in the United Kingdom started being taxed on the level of alcohol in the product, rather than by volume. This has had a direct consequence on the level of alcohol in the...
In the 12 months ended December 2024, Australian wine exports grew by 34% in value, totalling $2.55 billion - the highest value since June 2021 - with total volume also increasing by 7% to reach 649 million litres over the same period. These highs were predominantly...
Amidst a challenging market, South African wines grew their market footprint by 4.3% in value, reaching $562m at the end of 2024, with the UK, Germany and Netherlands the top three export markets. Whilst the market for bottled wines proved stable, growing by 4% to reach...
The conclusion of 2024 saw Australian wine exports increase by 34% in value to $2.55 billion and by 7% in volume to 649 million litres. This positive outcome was a result of high levels of shipments to mainland China post-tariff removal in the months April to...
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a draft Wine Industry Code of Practice for stakeholder review. Developed in partnership with the South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) and the Australian Grape and Wine (AGW), the Wine Code has been produced to help boost safety...
The re-entry of Australian wine into mainland China has helped exports grow by 34% in value, reaching AU$2.39 billion in the 12 months to September 2024. Volume exports were also up by 7%, amounting to 643 million litres over the same period. This represents the highest...