Rabobank Warns Of Wine Surplus
Even an early removal of Chinese anti-dumping tariffs will not be enough to stop Australia’s wine industry facing years of oversupply, Rabobank has warned in its latest Wine Quarterly report.
Wine Tourism Grants Open
Applications for Round 5 of Wine Australia’s Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants program is now open for wine producers.
New Twist In SBWIA Saga
A dispute over the future of the South Burnett Wine Industry Association has taken a new twist following a recent meeting in Kingaroy.
Heading Wins Industry Award
The founder of Clovely Estate – the South Burnett’s largest vineyard and winery – has been presented with a special award to recognise his significant contribution to the Queensland wine industry.
MP Defends Wine Industry
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has defended the Australian wine industry over allegations of dumping made by Chinese officials.
Tourism Sign Plan Revived
A plan to upgrade three “old and tired” signs promoting the Yallakool Tourist Park and Moffatdale’s wineries has been given a new lease of life
Italian Spirit Defies The Drought
Windy weather and a dust haze that blanketed the South Burnett were not enough to stop Moffatdale Ridge Winery’s annual Italian Festival delighting hundreds of festival-goers.
Godfather To Launch Italian Festival
Fans of Moffatdale Ridge’s popular Italian Festival will have something extra to look forward to on Friday night (September 6).
Vine Dining Returns As Grape Escape
Vine Dining, a multi-winery experience that ran at Moffatdale for three years between 2010 and 2012, will be returning this October in a revamped format.
South Burnett Wines Score More Wins
South Burnett wineries are toasting another successful vintage after walking away from this year’s Cairns Wine Show with a string of trophies and medals.
Wine Workshop To Boost Tourism
Wine Australia has scheduled a two-day “Growing Wine Tourism” workshop to be held in the South Burnett next month.
Directory Aims To Beat Wine Fraud
Australia’s valuable wine industry will be better protected from copycat exporters thanks to a new Wine Label Intellectual Property Directory.
Local Grapes Find Fame In Victoria
Two winemakers who produce fine wines using South Burnett grapes have been named as finalists in Australia’s largest competition for young winemakers.
Captain’s Paddock Holds Clearing Sale
One of the South Burnett’s most iconic wineries will be holding a clearance sale from Wednesday to Friday this week.
Clovely Cleans Up At Wine Awards
Clovely Estate covered itself with glory at the 2018 Queensland Wine Awards, walking away with two trophies, a gold medal, three silvers and three bronzes.
$220,000 Promise To Wine Industry
The State Government has committed to provide the Queensland Wine Industry Association with $220,000 to promote tourism, opening the door for the association to apply for a matching federal grant.
Tipperary Reopens Cellar Door Cafe
Tipperary Estate at Moffatdale has had a very low profile for the past two years … but two weeks ago the business quietly came back to life.
Corker Of A Season For Winemakers
2018 is proving to be a corker of a season for the South Burnett’s winemakers, with harvest finished and the majority of this year’s wines nearing completion in the winery.
No Local Wine At Games
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association says it is disappointed with Commonwealth Games organisers, who have snubbed Queensland’s wines and opted to sell Victorian wines at the Games instead.
Local Winery Wins Big In Asia
Moffatdale Ridge has won five medals at Hong Kong’s 2017 Wine Luxe International Awards, one of Asia’s highest profile wine events.
