Tai Nelson: Soljans Estate vineyard manager on the struggle with grape overproduction
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Growers are counting the cost as drinking habits change.
Around 100 thousand tonnes of grapes —a fifth of the crop— were left on the vine last year after exports couldn’t keep up.
Soljans Estate vineyard manager Tai Nelson told Ryan Bridge they just haven't been able to sell their product.
He says demand generally has dropped.
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