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Correction: Wine Australia story 4 September

Published:  11 September, 2009

Due to a subbing error in Harpers Wine and Spirit issue on September 4, issue No 15, it was printed that '40% was the top figure given for fall in Wine Australia's revenue'.

The inaccuracy was printed in a sub-heading in the news story ' Wine Australia: budget on track, and implies that Wine Australia's funding could fall by up to 40% this year.

Harpers would like to make a full apology for this error and any misunderstanding that this may have caused.

Due to a subbing error in Harpers Wine and Spirit issue on September 4, issue No 15, it was printed that '40% was the top figure given for fall in Wine Australia's revenue'.

The inaccuracy was printed in a sub-heading in the news story ' Wine Australia: budget on track, and implies that Wine Australia's funding could fall by up to 40% this year.

Harpers would like to make a full apology for this error and any misunderstanding that this may have caused.

Director of Wine Australia UK, Lisa McGovern, said: "This is factually incorrect, as the 40% figure quoted represents the proportion of the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation's revenue that is derived from industry levies, not a potential shortfall or reduction in revenue.

"As the article highlights, Wine Australia UK is continuing to confirm programme memberships for 2009-2010, and is receiving strong support from Australian wineries, with membership revenue budget percentage achieved and individual programme numbers all up against the same period year on year."

To view the full statement from Wine Australia please click here.

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