Export market for White Wine in Australia (11월, 2022)

The Riverland region, contributing 60% of South Australia's grape production for wine, is facing a crisis as 40% of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grapes for the upcoming harvest have no market, with possibilities of these grapes being dropped. This situation is part of a larger industry problem, highlighted by Wine Australia's report showing a stable red wine glut and a significant drop in the $700 million export market to China. Regional wine growers, especially in the Barossa, McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, and Coonawarra, are seeking solutions as demand for red wine grapes decreases. Some growers are adjusting their cropping strategies and switching to white varieties. The crisis is attributed to the effects of COVID-19 on cellar door sales, supply chain issues, rising export costs, and a reduction in export markets.