Episode 85

Is Australian Wine In Trouble?

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The Australian wine industry is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent memory.

Oversupply, rising costs, changing consumer habits, export disruption, and increasing retail consolidation are creating pressure across every part of the market. Following news that major wine brands may be sold or restructured, this conversation explores what happens when heritage producers become financial assets rather than cultural institutions.

Along the way, the discussion examines wine allocations, buyer behaviour, supplier relationships, tax changes affecting wineries, and the broader impact of market forces on Australian wine.

More than a conversation about bottles and brands, this episode explores what is lost when legacy producers disappear — and what the future of Australian wine might look like if current trends continue.