Some of South Australia’s best-known and most successful wines are being showcased in India this week, as part of a major South Australian business and trade mission.
As many as 50 Indian wine importers, wholesalers, retailers, hoteliers and media organisations will have a chance to sample the wines and talk with the winemakers, at a series of "Great Australia Wine Adventures."
The South Australian winemakers involved include Primo Estate, Bleasdale Wines, Grant Burge, Langmeil Winery, Heath Wines and DiGiorgio Wines, with more than 20 award winning wines on display and available for tasting.
Speaking from Bangalore, Industry and Trade Minister Paul Holloway says it’s hoped future wine sales to India will match the export success to countries such as Great Britain and the United States.
“South Australia’s wine industry has grown to become one of the leading producers of the world, with close to 50% of Australia’s wine grapes crushed in SA, and 60% of Australia’s wine exports from SA wineries,” said Mr Holloway.
“South Australian wines are now sold in 113 countries, with the U.K. continuing to be the biggest single market.” he said. “Right now, Australia lags behind France and the United States in terms of being a major wine supplier to the India market. However, the Government and our local wine industry are determined to increase SA’s share of what is a potentially huge market.”
The travelling wine exhibition opened in Mumbai on Monday night, continues tonight in Bangalore, and will end in Delhi on Friday.
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