The total reported crush of South Australian winegrapes in 2018 was 747,361 tonnes, a 13 percent drop on the above-average 2017 reported crush of 863,279 tonnes.
This is just one statistic from the 2018 South Australian Winegrape Crush Survey Report, which has just been released by Wine Australia. Vinehealth Australia contributed vineyard planting data from our South Australian register.
This important industry document is an essential planning reference and includes:
- Regional vintage statistics by variety;
- State summary statistics by variety;
- Average purchase value per tonne for each variety, and total value of the crush in each region;
- Planting details for the state and each region; and
- Historical trends and comparisons with previous vintages.
To read the 2018 Report, click here: https://vinehealth.com.au/industry/sa-winegrape-crush-survey/
If you have any questions about the survey, contact Peter Bailey at Wine Australia via email peter.bailey@wineaustralia.com or phone (08) 8228 2000.