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The Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower &Winemaker
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In a frosty southern hemisphere winter... one can only dream of the sun and sand of Spain... well, consumers around the world are thinking of Spain too, but they're thinking of just one thing: Spanish wine. Spain is so sexy right now, it's sizzling. Jeni Port takes a look at why Spain is roaring up the sales charts around the world in Australian Wine Business. Plus we present Jim Moularadellis' exclusive report on the Australian bulk wine market. Jim says winery bulk wine inventories are higher than preferred following the 2008 crop and the great demand for grapes that existed 12 months ago has largely disappeared. In the vineyards, August is a time to prepare for the spraying season ahead. A US expert, Andrew Landers, is visiting Australia this spring with workshops planned throughout Australia's wine regions. Andrew gives some great practical tips in the August issue plus look out for dates for a workshop near you. There's all this, and much more, in Australasia's best-value wine industry magazine.
Australian Viticulture
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The July/August issue of Australian Viticulture, Australia’s only journal dedicated to the practice and business of viticulture, investigates methods to better manage whatever water is available to your vineyard. The McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Industry Association’s water-wise model vineyard provides inspiration in these drier times; we give an update on the plight of Langhorne Creek growers in gaining access to useable water; and researchers at the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia report the results of their dam evaporation reduction trial. Winetitles, publisher of Australian Viticulture, has been heavily involved with the regional water management case study module of the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation’s ‘Water and Vine’ program, with presentations now being made in major growing regions within the Murray-Darling Basin. Ensure you get your copy of future issues of Australian Viticulture to gain more in-depth knowledge about these case studies, including advice from the profiled growers and their vineyards. »»»show more
‘Profitable Viticulture’ columnist Tony Hoare, of Hoare Consulting in McLaren Vale, South Australia, gives an interesting account of the work that earthworms do in cultivating vineyard soil. Tony says the often-unnoticed creatures are vital for the health of your vineyard for the seasons ahead.
Protecting vineyards against frost damage is a major focus in this issue, and we look closely at the benefits of applying liquid seaweed to the vineyard. The new specially formulated liquid seaweed products available give growers a fighting chance at beating frost. We chatted with respected viticulturist and winemaker, Michael Dhillon, of Bindi Wine Growers in the Macedon Ranges region about his methods for keeping frost at bay, something he has to remain vigilant against.
Readers of Australian Viticulture were asked to share their stories about what they consider to be the most effective method of pruning, providing us with a national snapshot of trends. The results are varied and interesting.
Australian Viticulture asked every industry association around Australia to give a wrap-up of the 2008 vintage, and we include responses from our neighbours across the Tasman.
For further information about Australian Viticulture or to secure your copy of the July/August issue, featuring other timely practical information visit www.winebiz.com.au/ausvit/ or telephone Winetitles on +618 8292 0888. ‹‹ hide
The Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Journal
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'Climate change' and 'global warming' are terms that have become part of the wine industry's vernacular over recent years. Western Australia's Happs and Three Hills owner Erl Happ challenges these theories in this issue's opinion column, saying that if the 'greenhouse theory' were correct, "warming would be seen in all places in all seasons". Erl argues that El Niño is of more significance to the theories surrounding the world's changing climate. Managing the winery's carbon footprint is on the minds of many winery managers in Australia and New Zealand, and this issue's refrigeration feature is all about maximising efficiency, while minimising energy use. Chris Colby and Vince O'Brien believe most of the wine industry doesn't have an accurate idea of the energy use of specific winery equipment, such as refrigeration, and the industry is in for a shock when the Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme arrives around 2010. They describe it as "the proverbial train coming down the track..."
Globetrotter Richard Smart gives an account of the current state of the Chinese wine industry, and compares its progress with that of the Spanish and Australian wine industries. In his discussion, Richard aims to decipher what really constitutes New World versus Old World winemaking. We continue with our presentation of Tony Keys' discoveries from his tour of Queensland and northern New South Wales earlier this year. Over a three-part article, Tony looks at the future of the New England Australia region, reports on the outcomes of the tasting of Queensland and northern New South Wales Verdelho and Merlot, and reports on the Queensland College of Wine Tourism. The Wine Industry Journal maintains an interest in emerging varieties in Australian and New Zealand vineyards, and this issue is no exception, looking at two native Italian varieties. Adelaide Hills grower and winemaker Andrew Parish, of Parish Hill Wines, writes this issue's 'New Varieties, New Opportunities' column, looking at Negro Amaro, grown in the south-eastern region of Puglia. This issue's Varietal Report looks at Arneis, traditionally grown in Piedmont's Roeri hills. One of Australia's earliest admirers of Arneis, Colin Mitchell of Yandoit Hill Vineyard in Victoria, introduces the feature, sharing his experience and giving a history of the variety. Several other winemakers also contribute to the Varietal Report, telling of how they're prepared to grapple with Arneis in the vineyard to produce a worthwhile alternative white wine to loyal customers and the on-premise trade. The Wine Industry Journal's tasting of Arneis wines showed the variety has great potential in the domestic market and would be an interesting wine to watch over coming vintages. ‹‹ hide
