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How Chardonnay Reclaimed Its Throne as Australia’s Largest Crushed Wine Variety in 2024
Dec 16, 2024
For the first time since 2013, Chardonnay has overtaken Shiraz to become Australia’s largest crushed wine variety in 2024. With a crush of 332,643 tonnes, Chardonnay showed remarkable resilience and growth amidst a challenging year for the Australian wine industry. But what contributed to this shift? Here’s an in-depth look at the factors behind Chardonnay’s resurgence.