News Articles for Vinarchy

Pernod Ricard has sold most of its portfolio of international wine brands, including Australia's Jacob's Creek, Orlando and St Hugo, to a consortium.

An impressive vintage is good news for WA wineries given the ongoing challenges of rising input costs.

The cost of two striking wine properties in the state has been revealed, with Brookland Valley Estate and a tucked away Gunyulgup vineyard property each fetching $6.5 million or more.

The family behind Frankland River-based winery Swinney has inked a deal to acquire Accolade Wines' Brookland Valley Estate in the South West.

Western Australia's largest winemaker has acquired Accolade Wines' Nannup facility where it will produce the company's Houghton and Brookland Valley labels.

WA's wine sector provides quality produce and a rich business tapestry for business reporters.

Exports, tourist numbers, and cellar door sales have been disrupted in the past few months, putting some WA wineries under pressure.

Accolade Wines has sold its Swan Valley winery to the Graeme Yukich-owned Oakover Wines, which is the owner of the neighbouring Oakover Grounds winery.

Western Australia's largest wine producer has increased its dominance of the sector in a year when many producers were affected by extreme weather events.

SPECIAL REPORT: After a gruelling decade, even a desultory 2016-17 summer could not dampen the growing enthusiasm among WA winemakers.

China has become WA's biggest wine export destination, but finding the best way to market is still a learning experience for local producers.

The restructuring of WA's wine industry has led to the emergence of some surprising names.