Fresh orders for Australian wine signal that the post-tariff inventory glut is over, while sparkling and white wines emerge as China's fastest-growing categories in H1 2026. Read More
Australia
A visual breakdown of Australia's smallest vintage since 2000 - and the drinking habits behind it. Read More
Penfolds has suspended new orders for its flagship label for three months as inventories swell, prices slide and distributors struggle to make money. Read More
A Tasmanian wine beat Burgundy's finest in a blind tasting judged by some of the world's most respected palates. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates has unveiled its most aggressive restructuring in years, announcing plans to cut its stable of 76 wine brands to fewer than 30 as it bets heavily on a small group of premium labels to weather a prolonged global wine downturn. Read More
Australia's wine glut is showing up on China's retail shelf. Australian wines from premium regions that once routinely sold for more than RMB 200 are now appearing on Chinese shelves below RMB 30 (USD4.43). Read More
Fifteen Australian spirits producers drew strong interest from Chinese importers and distributors at Be Spirits Shanghai, a tasting event held on May 22 that marked the first Australian government-led spirits showcase in mainland China. Read More
The next wave of Australian spirits is landing in Shanghai. Meet 20 distilleries in one tasting. Read More
Australia’s wine exports suffered a 14% drop in the past 12 months ended in March 2026, with softer demand in its key markets including China, the UK and US weighing on overall performance. Read More
Shares of Treasury Wine Estates rose sharply after the company reported strong sales momentum in key markets, led by China, and unveiled a major organisational overhaul. Read More