Margaret River strong despite wine profitability losses

DESPITE a 50 per cent production profitability loss in the last year, the Margaret River region is maintaining its stance as a strong entity in the wine industry. According to figures released in this year’s Wine Federation of Australia Vintage Report, the Margaret River region has increased its unprofitable production to 50 per cent while maintaining its profitable production at 30 per cent. “Margaret River wineries are doing better than a lot of the country.”