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McLaren Vale Cellars Chardonnay
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.