Wine production
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Novel cold stabilisation solution undergoes evaluation
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Floating solar panels put to the test at See Saw Wines for water saving and electricity generation
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Bursaries to give insights into disease preparedness and wine stability
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Smart cooling technology cuts energy use by 50%
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Australian wine's economic contribution
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Recovering value from smoke-affected wine
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The messy middle: navigating a path from research outcomes to wine sector impact
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Demand for deeper wine sector workforce insights
Current research projects
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Understanding and improving the mouthfeel and flavour profiles of no and low alcohol (NOLO) wine
This project is centred on a novel strategy: curbing alcohol production while preserving other essential wine attributes. The project aims to bridge the gap between traditional and NOLO wines by integrating cutting-edge synthetic biology with established winemaking practices to provide consumers with premium drinking experiences and elevate the market’s appreciation for NOLO wines.
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Management and optimisation of the AWRI Wine Microorganism Culture Collection
To provide a characterised, properly maintained and resourced wine microorganism collection for use by researchers and the wine sector.
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Low- and no-alcohol wine products – understanding technical and sensory-related challenges and opportunities
This report presents results from a two-year project on the opportunities and challenges associated with NOLO wines. It explores the current market offerings for NOLO wine in Australia, summarising sensory attributes, chemical composition and wine-likeness, as well as the opinions of varied wine industry professionals on where the category sits currently and where research and development efforts should be focused.
Regulatory considerations
Some production decisions also have regulatory implications. Wine Australia provides regulatory services to safeguard product integrity and help maintain confidence in the standards expected of Australian wine. Where relevant, use the related regulatory information and resources alongside technical winemaking guidance.
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Labelling requirements
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Licensing and compliance guide