Young winemakers ‘incredibly optimistic’ despite industry downturn

Young winemakers say they are still optimistic about the future of their industry despite difficult conditions faced by Australia’s wine sector. A senate inquiry hearing last week heard evidence of the economic woes faced by growers and wine producers, with an oversupply of grapes among key factors driving the industry’s downturn. Stuart Horden, from Brokenwood Wines in the Hunter Valley, is among a group of young winemakers taking part in a future leaders program in South Australia’s Riverland region this week.