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Australia’s wine grape harvest in 2026 hit a 25-year low, plummeting 25% below the ten-year average at just 1.27 million tonnes—driven by falling global demand and a domestic red wine surplus. Red grapes took the biggest hit, down 29%, while whites fell 9%. Growers are responding by pulling out vines for crops like olives or pomegranates, and in places like McLaren Vale, vineyards are giving way to housing. Yet, premium regions like Coonawarra, known for cabernet sauvignon, held steady, proving that strong brands and water security can still thrive. As the industry restructures, growers seek government support while embracing a new, more sustainable future.

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