{
  "id": 17490092,
  "title": "Changing tastes, warming climate push winemakers to extinct volcano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/changing-tastes-warming-climate-push-winemakers-to-extinct-volcano",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T22:58:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-01/orange-wineries-export-grapes-amid-changing-tastes-climate/107246582"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Orange wine region in Central West NSW is gaining attention from winemakers due to changing tastes and a warming climate. High altitude vineyards in this area produce world-class cool climate wines, which are now being sought after because lighter style wines are what consumers want. Hunter Valley wineries are turning to Orange grapes due to climate change making it difficult to grow lighter styles in the hotter areas. Ross McDonald, owner of Macquariedale Organic Wines, moved to Orange in 2020 to grow organic wines in a cooler climate. He believes that Orange can provide everything needed for successful vineyards. While there are no specific numbers on how many grapes are sourced from Orange, it is estimated that around 50% of grapes processed in the Hunter are now sourced from Orange. The nutrient-rich volcanic soils in Orange, combined with its cool climate and high rainfall, make it ideal for growing fruit. Orange has a history of being used for apple, cherry, and stone fruit production, but recently, wineries are turning to the region for its quality fruit, particularly for pinot noir production.",
  "summary": "The Hunter Valley's climate has become increasingly compromised with the region's producers looking elsewhere for grapes.",
  "key_points": [
    "Changing tastes and warming climate drive winemakers to Orange region.",
    "High-altitude vineyards produce sought-after cool climate wines.",
    "Orange soils and climate ideal for pinot noir production."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}