Australia: Wine. Voluntary 2008. GAIN Report Number AS8059

摘要

Australian wine production in 2008 surpassed earlier forecasts according the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation (AWBC). Industry reports estimate that the 2008 crop to be 1.83 million metric tons (MMT) compared to the earlier forecast of 1.5 MMT. The increase in production surprised government officials, grape producers, and vintners. Increased production has raised stock levels, reversing the trend toward higher from the droughtreduced stocks in 2007.