Wineries and breweries close their doors as move away from alcohol bites | The Business | ABC NEWS

Consumer behaviour around alcohol consumption has been shifting, as data shows a downward trend over the last few years - led mostly by younger generations. But as Australians decide to drink less alcohol, those businesses at the heart of production say they are now hanging on by a thread. Business reporter Adelaide Miller visited a winery struggling with the decline in alcohol consumption. Nathan Heuston opened his Hunter Valley winery five years ago. He says his business has plummeted recently, forcing him to cut back on operations. "Our turnover for about probably 12 weeks this year, we were taking a 10th of what we require to pay our bill (Source: ABC News (Australia) | Region: Sydney, Australia)