Australia and China have announced a significant breakthrough in their longstanding wine tariff dispute, potentially paving the way for resumption of the two countries' unimpeded wine trade as early as next April. Read More
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As the World Trade Organization (WTO) prepares to release its ruling on the China-Australia wine tariff issue, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that he remains "very hopeful of a breakthrough". Read More
Michael Hill Smith, co-founder of Shaw + Smith winery, likens his winemaking evolution to an aging rock band's quest for fresh notes. From the MMAD project's inception to embracing organic practices, Smith is redefining the wine industry's melody. Read More
Australia remains unyielding in its pursuit of a case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against China's wine tariffs, its Agriculture Minister has maintained, potentially impeding the anticipated discussions on lifting wine tariffs. Read More
The French drinks giant Pernod Ricard is reportedly mulling a sale of its Australian and New Zealand wine portoflio including its crown jewel Jacob’s Creek. Read More
A surge of Australia wine exports to Hong Kong has fuelled the city’s bullish wine trade in the first half of the year, as wineries and merchants are itching to ship wines across the border in anticipation of tariff lift. Read More
Just a year after its launch, fake One by Penfolds has emerged on China's e-commerce platform. Read More
China has officially scrapped more than 80% of punitive tariffs on Australian barley that it has imposed since May 2020, raising hope that wine could be next. Read More
Among Australia's top five markets by value, only Hong Kong reported growth in the year ended in June, 2023. Read More
The 2023 vintage for Australian wine is predicted to be the smallest in over two decades, according to the National Vintage Survey 2023, due to adverse weather conditions and a decline in global demand. Read More