New South Wales is one of Australia’s most important wine-producing states, with renowned regions including the Hunter Valley, Riverina, Mudgee, Orange and the Southern Highlands. With vineyards spread across such diverse climates and soils, NSW has built a strong reputation for premium wines, from world-class Semillon and Shiraz to cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Pioneer Water Tanks has been supplying water storage solutions to wineries and vineyards across the state for more than thirty years.
In addition to wine grapes, NSW also produces significant volumes of table grapes, particularly in the Riverina and Sunraysia regions. These seedless varieties have become a staple for families across the state, enjoyed fresh from the fridge, in lunchboxes, or on festive platters during Christmas and summer.
The variety of grape-growing regions across NSW means that each vineyard faces unique water challenges, from managing irrigation during long hot summers to ensuring supply in drier inland areas. With a range of steel agricultural water tanks from 12,000L to 500,000L, Pioneer provides a storage solution to suit every grower, helping vineyards protect their crops and meet production demands year after year.
New South Wales is one of Australia’s largest wine-producing states, accounting for roughly a third of the nation’s total wine grape production. The state is home to some of the country’s most iconic regions, including the Hunter Valley – Australia’s oldest continuous wine region – alongside the Riverina, Mudgee, Orange and the Southern Highlands. NSW wines are sold widely across the domestic market, with exports continuing to expand as international demand grows, particularly from Asia.
Production in NSW covers a wide range of climates, from the cool, high-altitude vineyards of Orange and Tumbarumba to the warm inland regions of the Riverina. This diversity allows for premium varieties such as Shiraz, Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as high-volume wines destined for both national and export markets.
The value of wine far exceeds that of the grapes themselves, with NSW’s wine sector contributing hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the economy. With more than 480 wineries and over 1,800 grape growers across the state, New South Wales remains a cornerstone of both Australia’s fine wine reputation and its commercial wine industry.
While wine grapes may dominate production in New South Wales, table grapes remain a firm favourite with Australian consumers. Each season they are snapped up quickly from supermarket shelves, even with their premium price tag, showing just how popular they are in households across the state.
The table grape industry has continued to expand, with growers focusing largely on seedless varieties to meet strong domestic demand and growing export opportunities. Production has more than doubled over recent decades, with NSW playing a central role in supplying both national and international markets.
In terms of value, grapes (both wine and table varieties combined) represent one of the state’s most significant horticultural crops. The industry contributes substantially to the agricultural economy, supporting growers across the Riverina, Sunraysia and Hunter Valley regions.
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