Grape growers in the NSW Riverina say they're facing one of the toughest seasons in living memory, with poor yields, rock-bottom prices and soaring production costs.

A recent global downturn in wine drinking, particularly reds, has led to a global oversupply and years of low prices for some wine grape growers.

• GUEST: Steve Barbon, winegrape grower and member of Riverina Winegrape Growers
• PRODUCER: Eddy Diamond