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
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China’s wine import market showed early signs of recovery in the first quarter, as its two largest suppliers, Australia and France, both regained momentum, posting double-digit growth. 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
After years of sustained decline, China’s wine import market is beginning to show early signs of stabilisation led by a rebound among major producers such as France and Australia. Read More
Wine imports into the Philippines remained broadly stable in 2025, with the United States retaining its position as the country’s largest supplier while shipments from New Zealand posted the fastest growth. Read More
2025 data show volumes down nearly 70% from 2019 as the market consolidates around fewer origins and lower expectations. Read More
At least one winery in Australia’s Victoria region reports a 100% harvest loss as vineyards, homes and cellars are destroyed.
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Australian Adelaide Hills winery Shaw + Smith has been named Winery of the Year in London by leading British wine critic Matthew Jukes, in conjunction with the release of his annual 100 Best Australian Wines list. Read More
ASC Fine Wines will become the exclusive importer and distributor of Jacob’s Creek in China from Jan. 1, 2026, in a deal that marks the relaunch of one of Australia’s most established wine brands in the market and the first major China move by newly formed wine group Vinarchy. Read More
Treasury Wine Estates said it is now “unlikely” to see a near-term improvement in sales in the United States and China - its two largest markets - and will cut hundreds of thousands of cases of shipments as inventories build up and pricing pressure intensifies. Read More