Hot and dry weather events have become increasingly common across Australian wine regions, prompting questions from grapegrowers about the impacts on vine performance and fruit quality and what management strategies might help mitigate negative effects. Sunburn and Berry Damage All grapevine varieties are susceptible to sunburn, though the degree of susceptibility varies with variety and canopy condition. Exposure to high temperatures post-veraison is particularly damaging be

Bushfires and grass fires are an unfortunate reality for many wine regions. When a vineyard is exposed to fire, the visual impact can be confronting — scorched leaves, blackened canes, damaged irrigation — yet what you see immediately after the event does not always reflect the vine’s true capacity to recover . Effective post-fire management is about timing, restraint, and understanding vine physiology , rather than rushing into drastic action. This article outlines practical