Wine Australia has confirmed the cancellation the export licence held by Tasmanian winemaker Alex Russell Wines.

Wine cannot be exported from Australia without an export licence issued by Wine Australia. There are no concerns about health or safety for consumers of the wine.

Alex Russell Wines Pty Ltd may make an application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of this decision in accordance with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975.

Separately, Russell & Suitor Wines Pty Ltd’s application for an export licence was refused by Wine Australia. Russell & Suitor Wines Pty Ltd may make an application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of this decision in accordance with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975.

Wine Australia is not able to comment further as this matter is subject to an ongoing investigation.

The move follows Wine Australia cancelling the export licence held by Jindalee Road Wines, which operates out of the Murray Darling in NSW.

Wine Australia’s Label Integrity Program investigation found that Jindalee Road Wines had failed to meet its record-keeping obligations established by the Wine Australia Act 2013.

Wine cannot be exported from Australia without an export licence issued by Wine Australia.

There are no concerns about health or safety for consumers of the wine. However, Wine Australia said wine label claims in relation to vintage, variety and region strongly influence people’s purchasing decisions.

Wine Australia has only suspended or cancelled eight licences in the past 10 years.