Wine industry still drowning in red wine despite disease-hit vintage reducing yields

Matt Chapple had to harvest some of his red grapes onto the ground during vintage. (Landline: Kerry Staight)

Matthew Chapple has fond memories of growing up on a vineyard in South Australia's Riverland, but this vintage is one he would like to forget.

He is among many growers dropping red grapes on the ground at harvest because the winery he sells to is paying more for less.