Stories in: Viticulture
Phylloxera outbreak confirmed
A FIVE kilometre quarantine zone has been established around St Andrews after Phylloxera was detected at a commercial winery. Vinehealth Australia, and Australian Grape and…
A palate for success
IT was 6pm, and Dylan McMahon was rushing out the office door. It had been a busy day, and he was looking forward to heading…
Maygar’s Hill winery: a jewel in the Strathbogie Ranges
“THIS isolated vineyard is one of the jewels of the Strathbogie Ranges.” High praise from Australia’s most esteemed wine critic, but that is exactly what…
Protect the Green Wedge
THE Mornington Peninsula branch of the VFF has formally asked the Shire to employ two officers to protect agricultural land in the Green Wedge.
Babydoll sheep solve vineyard problem
PETER Congdon had a problem. He had purchased a small boutique winery, but didn’t want all the inter-row mowing required.
Vignerons welcome wine tax changes
NORTH East Victorian wine producers have welcomed the federal government’s changes to the Wine Equalisation Tax rebate (WET).
Local triumph at tourism awards
STAYING true to the Italian brand has helped Pizzini Wines win the favour of judges at the 2016 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards.
Weather smiles on the vines
RECENT rains along with sunny days and cool nights have King Valley vignerons expecting another top harvest next year.
Taxing talk for vignerons
LOCAL politicians will take vignerons’ reactions over calls to change the nation’s wine tax system to government