Published: (10-02-2009)
Written by: Richard Ross
The harvest for Australia’s vineyards in 2009 is expected to be 15% down on the 2008 vintage following the effects of an unprecedented heatwave over the country, and fatal wildfires in Victoria.
One winery in the Yarra Valley, Roundstone, was destroyed by fire as flames spread through the valley last week. Others including Domaine Chandon, Lance Family Vineyards and Punt Road were partially damaged. The Yarra Valley Wine Growers Association..
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