The real emotional impact of the devastating wild fires in Australia portrayed by @wine_australia Stuart Barclay at a press briefing at #ATT tasting this morning. Thanks UK trade for their “amazing” support and stresses the country is still v much open for business... Says in total 1500 vineyard hectares affected by fire in the country. 648 ha in Adelaide Hills where in some places has been “complete devastation”. But Barclay still v early to say what long term impact will be on eco systems and smoke taint on current vintage in affected areas