The Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research provides a forum for the exchange of information about new and significant research in viticulture and oenology and promotes the disciplines throughout Australia and the world. It comprises peer-reviewed research articles as its core material supplemented by short research or technical papers presenting new and highly topical information may also be published. Review articles are encouraged as they provide excellent summaries of current research areas to our research and practitioner readers. Special features and supplementary issues comprising the proceedings of workshops and conferences will appear periodically.