Sep 11, 2021 | Community

Local wines are popular locally

Winemakers on the Darling Downs are unexpectedly benefiting from the global pandemic and lockdowns.

New statistics show Queenslanders are opting for more local wines than ever before.

New data shows sales have trebled and some vineyards have sold out of stock.

One Brisbane winery, which uses grapes including nebbiolo and petit verdot from the Granite Belt, has tripled its online sales.

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