Riverland: Where have all the leaders gone?

Most Riverland winegrowers were optimistic that this year, they could begin the long journey back to prosperity. These ‘ongoers’ were cautiously convincing themselves the decade of digging in and digging deep was about to reveal some payback; some recognition of their commitment to the industry. The recent headlines have all been positive. The key indicators have been strong. Exports are well up in both volume and value.