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News Smoke Taint Viticulture

New sensors pick up smoke taint risk in vineyards

A smoke sensor developed by La Trobe University researchers that has the potential to save…

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Staff WriterTuesday 11 February 2025

Virginia Willcock

ASVO Awards News Viticulture Winemaking

ASVO recognises three high achievers

Virginia Willcock has been named Winemaker of the Year at the ASVO Awards for Excellence,…

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Staff WriterFriday 1 November 2024

News Sustainability Viticulture

Growers urged to store CCA-treated posts safely

Wine Australia is urging growers and vineyard managers to continue to safely store unwanted CCA-treated…

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Anthony MadiganTuesday 15 October 2024

Prue Henschke legend of the vine

Awards Barossa News Viticulture

Legend of the Vine at the ‘pinnacle of viticulture’

Prue Henschke was named 2024 WCA SA Legend of the Vine at the WCA Royal…

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Staff WriterWednesday 9 October 2024

Kaesler wines vineyard frost

Frost Grapegrowing News Viticulture

Call for more frost research in wine industry

The Australian wine industry needs more research on frost response strategies. This was one of…

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Anthony MadiganFriday 27 September 2024

Barossa Frost Grapegrowing News Viticulture

Barossa frost damage ‘significant’

The Barossa has suffered "widespread and sigificant" damage from two severe frosts this week. This…

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Staff WriterWednesday 18 September 2024

Frost Grapegrowing News Viticulture

Community chat to discuss frost damage

The Australian Society of Viticulture & Oenology (ASVO) is hosting a free community chat on…

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Anthony MadiganWednesday 18 September 2024

Acquisitions Vineyards Viticulture

Love and attention for historic vineyard

Glandore Wines in the Hunter Valley has signed an agreement to take over the management…

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Anthony MadiganFriday 6 September 2024

Acquisitions McLaren Vale News Viticulture

Paralian buys prime Blewitt Springs vineyard

Charlie Seppelt and Skye Salter of Paralian Wines have purchased the Springs Hill Vineyard on…

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Staff WriterWednesday 7 August 2024

Bird in hand vineyard in west tamar

Acquisitions Adelaide Hills News Tasmania Viticulture

Adelaide Hills winery steps up Tasmanian focus

Bird in Hand winery in the Adelaide Hills has signed a long-term lease on a…

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Staff WriterWednesday 31 July 2024