Wine Australia reporting

Wine Australia licenses exporters, approves export shipments over 100 litres and runs the Label Integrity Programme. It also runs a voluntary National Vintage Survey (April–May). Relevant records include:

Report	Frequency	Description
National Vintage Survey (voluntary)	April–May	Tonnes crushed by variety, region, and price
Export documentation	Per shipment	Compliance certificates for export markets
LIP records	Ongoing	Label Integrity Programme traceability

Step by step

1. Vintage survey data (voluntary)

After harvest, go to Reports > Declarations > Vintage Survey.

Cepaos pre-fills the survey with:

Tonnes crushed by variety and GI region.
Average price per tonne (if purchase prices are recorded).
Source breakdown: estate-grown vs. purchased fruit.

Review the data and export as CSV for upload to the Wine Australia online portal.

2. Export compliance certificates

When exporting wine, you need documentation that the wine meets the destination market's requirements. From Compliance > Export Documentation:

Select the destination country.
Select the product / lot to export.
Cepaos generates a compliance pack including:
GI, vintage, and variety verification (from the traceability chain).
Analytical certificate (linked lab results).
Free sale certificate data.
Organic certification (if applicable).

3. LIP record export

For Label Integrity Programme audits, go to Compliance > LIP Records.

Cepaos generates a comprehensive traceability report for any lot:

Vineyard block of origin (GI, variety, vintage).
Intake records (tonnes, date, transport).
Processing records (fermentation, pressing, racking).
Blending records (components, percentages).
Bottling records (date, volume, lot code).

Export as PDF for auditor review.

Automated data checks

Before generating any report, Cepaos runs validation:

GI percentages meet the 85% threshold for all declared claims.
Vintage percentages are at least 85%.
Varietal percentages are at least 85%.
Volume reconciliation: litres produced are consistent with tonnes crushed (within expected yield range).

Issues are flagged with details and links to the source records for correction.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cepaos submit data directly to Wine Australia?

Currently, Cepaos exports data in formats compatible with Wine Australia's online portals. Direct API integration is on the roadmap.

What if I am both a grower and a winemaker?

Cepaos handles both roles. Grape sales to other wineries are tracked separately from fruit used in your own production.

Can I generate reports for previous vintages?

Yes. All reports can be generated for any historical period using the date selector.

How does Cepaos handle multi-regional blends?

When you blend wine from different GI regions, the compliance checker recalculates the GI percentages. If no single GI reaches 85%, you can claim up to three GIs in descending order if together they make up at least 95% and each contributes at least 5%; otherwise use a broader GI where the wine meets 85%.