Media Releases & Events

Tuesday, 21 January 2020 SAMPLE COLLECTION SERVICE FOR SMOKE TAINT TESTING The Victorian Government is resourcing the collection and transport of grape samples for the laboratory testing of smoke taint indicator compounds. This supports Victorian grapegrowers and winemakers and the broader Victorian Wine Industry during the current bushfire crisis. The collection initiative is serviced and funded by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Agriculture Victoria. As vineyards are in different Phylloxera-management zones, movement of vine materials require specific certification to be received and sent on across zone and state borders. Agriculture Victoria staff will conduct quarantine inspections and provide permits and/or Plant Health Certificates as required…

Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Wine Victoria Welcomes the 2019/20 Victorian Budget Release

Wine Victoria Welcomes the 2019/20 Victorian Budget Release Wine Victoria welcomes the Victorian Government's announcement of a $5 million Wine to the World initiative, contained in the state Budget released today. Wine Victoria Chair, Angie Bradbury said the announcement confirmed that the government has now funded the November 2018 election commitment, which aims to promote premium Victorian wines to the world. "Exports of Victorian premium wines were valued at $451 million, growing both in volume and value, over the last 12 months," Ms Bradbury said. "This new initiative will ensure our members can continue this trend, while also increasing our…