Advocates are calling on consumers to drink more Australian made wine this year as growers in the country's south-east recover from devastating frosts.

The late frost in September wiped out vineyards and growers say it was the worst they had ever seen. 

It's the latest blow to a struggling industry. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Wine and Grape Chief Executive Lee Mclean about the industry's sentiments heading into the New Year. 

Advocates are calling on consumers to drink more Australian made wine this year as growers in the country's south-east recover from devastating frosts.
The late frost in September wiped out vineyards and growers say it was the worst they had ever seen.&nbsp;
It's the latest blow to a struggling industry.&nbsp;
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Wine and Grape Chief Executive Lee Mclean about the industry's sentiments heading into the New Year.&nbsp;

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