Australia's wine industry which sells approx US$ 644 million worth of wines to China is facing an imminent crisis as wine shipments are now being delayed at major Chinese ports. Last year, Australian journalists on a study tour of China were warned of a possible boycott of a wide range of Australian goods because of what China calls unfounded accusations against the mainland. Now, with bottles of Australian Chardonnay and Riesling languishing dockside, those warnings appear to have been at least partly correct.  Treasury Wine Estates, Australia’s largest winemaker, has confirmed it is experiencing delays in shipments being cleared by the General Administration of Customs China (GACC). It says it is cooperating with authorities and relevant agencies in China to meet all regulatory requirements but has questioned why only Australian Country of Origin wines appear to be facing new “verification” requirements.