Unconstrained by tradition, New Wor

Unconstrained by tradition, New World producers also began to experiment with grape growing and winemaking technology. In Australia ,controlled drip irrigation allow expansion into marginal land and reduced vintage variability .(In contrast ,irrigation was strictly forbidden in france under AOC regulations) .The larger vineyards aslo allowed the use of specialized equipment such as
mechanical harvesters and mechanical pruners which greatly reduced labor costs.