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Supplying, receiving, processing and modifying wine goods
Supplying wine goods
When you’re supplying wine goods to another party (such as a grape grower supplying grapes to a winery, or a winery sending wine goods to another winery or a packaging facility), you need to provide an accompanying written record within three days of supply which includes at a minimum:
- who made the record
- the date you're supplying the wine goods
- the type and quantity of wine goods you're supplying
- the vintage, variety and prescribed GI of the wine goods you're supplying, and
- the identity of who received the wine goods (the individual or organisation's name and address).
Receiving wine goods
When you’re receiving wine goods (such as a packaging facility receiving wine from a winery, or winery receiving grapes during vintage) your own record must be made within three days of receiving the goods and must identify:
- who made the record
- the date you're supplying the wine goods
- the type and quantity of wine goods you're supplying
- the vintage, variety and prescribed GI of the wine goods you're supplying, and
- the identity of who received the wine goods (the individual or organisation's name and address).
Processing or modifying wine goods
Regardless of where you fit into the wine supply chain, if you process, move, or modify wine goods, you are required to make a written record within three days outlining:
- details of the steps or action taken and the date it occurred
- details of the vessels (e.g. tanks or barrels) that were involved in the processing step or movement (i.e. all vessels must be individually identifiable)
- any changes to volume or quantity that occurred, including both gains and losses (including increases as a result of water being added to high sugar juice or must prior to fermentation)
- any changes to the composition of the product (vintage, variety or prescribed GI) that resulted through processing activities (such as blending or barrel topping).
The Wine Australia Compliance Guide was last updated June 2026
Disclaimer
This Guide provides general information only and is not a substitute for legal or professional advice. It does not cover all licensing and compliance requirements and may not reflect the most recent legislative changes. Users should refer to the relevant legislation and seek independent advice where appropriate. Wine Australia disclaims all liability for any loss or damage arising from any reliance on this Guide. The information is current as at the date stated herein.