Mid strength wine from consumer insights to commercial opportunity
Discover how changing consumer preferences are creating new opportunities for Australian wine businesses.
In this exclusive industry webinar, Wine Australia shares the latest insights on the mid-strength opportunity, how it could be positioned as a 'Lighter Lifestyle' category, evidenced by new NielsenIQ (NIQ) research and evolving consumer expectations. Learn what it means for producers, including:
- Understand how moderation and mindful drinking are reshaping demand
- Explore where mid-strength wine fits across key occasions and consumer segments
- Learn how producers can retain existing consumers and attract new ones
- An overview of production innovation and regulatory considerations
In this video, representatives from the Australian Wine Research Institute, CSIRO, Adelaide University and Lallemand explore the opportunities and challenges in producing mid-strength wines, with a focus on practical approaches, current research, and real-world considerations for Australian producers.
You’ll hear insights on:
- What defines mid-strength wine, and where it fits in today’s market
- Key production approaches and technical considerations
- Balancing flavour, structure and alcohol reduction
- Emerging opportunities across domestic and export markets
| 0.00 | Introduction - Paul Turale | The $1B opportunity the wine industry can't afford to ignore |
| 04:04 | Analysis - Angelica Crabb | Why wine consumption is in decline |
| 08:58 | The rise of mindful drinking - Peter Bailey | What consumers really want from wine to meet today's lifestyle A new category concept: Lighter Lifestyle wine How brands can win this shift |
| 23:43 | The science behind mid-strength wine - Dr Paul Smith | |
| 30:00 | AWRI, Adelaide University, Lallemand, CSIRO | Innovations shaping lighter wine production |
| 45:19 | Domestic and export compliance - Ned Hewitson | What you need to know about mid-strength wine regulation and labelling |
| 56:40 | Your questions answered | What happens next |