Climate change is reshaping the future of Australian wine, affecting everything from vine health and ripening times to harvest logistics and worker safety. Wine growers across the country are already experiencing the impacts of extreme heat, shifting temperature and rainfall patterns, drought, flooding, frost, bushfire smoke taint, and more. These environmental stressors influence grape quality, alter flavour profiles, and intensify pressure on the infrastructure supporting harvest and production.
Despite these challenges, some wine growers are taking proactive steps to adapt. This case study explores what has enabled these producers to build resilience. Through interviews with growers and wine industry professionals, we uncover the strategies, knowledge, and support networks helping them respond to climate risks. Their experiences offer valuable lessons for others in the industry, navigating the complex and evolving climate landscape.
Check out the fact sheet below or read the full report, Enterprise Suitability Mapping and Tasmania’s wine sector, to learn more about Australia’s adapting wine industry.