It's overwhelming and often confusing: for instance, one day we hear that wine is good for heart health, but the next we learn that too much is a risk factor for breast cancer.

The drought has also led to much soul-searching among Australia's 2, 000 wine producers about how the industry can recapture its reputation for quality wines.

The drought has also led to much soul-searching among Australia's 2,000 wine producers about how the industry can recapture its reputation for quality wines.