Tasmania produces some of the world's finest quality wines, which is why the 2024-25 Budget is investing in support for the future of our wine sector.
More than 70 per cent of the wine produced in Tasmania is Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, with table wines accounting for 62 per cent and the remainder sparkling.
Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett, said Tasmania has a unique offering in terms of quality and premium farmgate prices for wines as compared to the mainland.
"We must help maintain the success of the Wine Industry, as well as demonstrate our sustainability credentials in an ever-changing world," Minister Howlett said.
"The Tasmanian Government, through our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, is supporting our growers and makers.
"This sector provides a massive boost for tourism across our State, including the activities of cellar doors or agritourism.
"We are providing $1.5 million over three years to drive growth and sustainability in Tasmanian wine production.
"The funding will enable Wine Tasmania and the sector to facilitate access to labour, targeted skills and training across viticulture, winemaking and cellar door aspects.
"Of the $1.5 million, $450,000 has been earmarked for a specialist cool climate wine research hub, and a more detailed proposal development is underway through a collaboration between Wine Tasmania and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture.
"We aim to build new international research partnerships, attract international researchers, PhD students and viticultural and wine making professionals to Tasmania and build Tasmania's global reputation as a specialist hub for cool-climate wine research."
Minister Howlett said an additional $1.5 million over three years has been included in the Budget to support growing the wine sector through identifying and delivering export activities and domestic market promotions, working with the Trade Tasmania Team in State Growth.
