CANBERRA - Stronger demand for premium Australian wine in China has contributed to a 10 percent increase in Australia's overall wine export value, according to Wine Australia's export report released late last month.

China maintained its position as the No 1 export destination for Australian wine in 2016-17, after export value to China grew by 44 percent to be worth A$607 million ($482 million).

The total value of exports grew by A$201 million to A$2.3 billion.