WINE TASTING IN A COVID WORLD WORDS LIANE MORRIS
There’s no denying that COVID has changed the world we live in and that many of the changes we’re experiencing now may never revert to the way things were done pre-COVID. One of the industries that has been most heavily affected by COVID is that of the wine industry. Following on from a range of challenges including drought, bushfires, COVID and now Chinese trade issues, our local wine industry has had to pivot hard to survive and will need domestic support to flourish. Despite all this gloom and doom, however, it’s not all bad. COVID has enabled wineries to assess their business model and make necessary changes that bring them more into line with international practices and inspire innovations that in the long run, it is hoped will improve the bottom line. Wineries have relied on their cellar doors to provide the face-to-face tasting experience for consumers with the intent to initiate sales. We’ve been lucky in Australia, that we’ve been able to enjoy this experience, F
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