Perth weather watchers worry below-average winter rainfall leaving landscape vulnerable – Australia Eugenio Valenti has spent almost 70 years growing some of the most coveted grapes in the Swan Valley and turning them into his rustic, Italian-style wine. But a lot has changed since the 89-year-old started in 1952, most notably the climate. It’s changed a lot — before in the winter, there was lots and lots of rain, the drainage and the creeks were full,” he recalled. (LINK). HIWI042020-09-04T14:02:49+02:00