Leafroll Virus versus Magnesium Deficiency
As more and more growers become aware of the impact of Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (leafroll virus), action is increasingly being taken to remove infected vines.
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Reflections on Authenticity Jo Burzynska
Forget the “B” word and just be yourselves: a message repeated by a number of international commentators at Pinot Noir 2013.
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»New Zealand Winegrower
Pasquale Pulls Out Joelle Thomson
Chilly challenges have proven too much for now for one of New Zealand’s most isolated vineyards – Antonio Pasquale’s Hakataramea Valley site.
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Grape Vines In Demand
The good news is – vine nurseries are back in business after four years of having their backs to the walls.
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» Regional Updates
Waitaki – Worth The Effort
It was just a decade ago when the first ever wine was made in the Waitaki Valley, with the subsequent releases riding a wave of hype and well deserved critical acclaim. However, Craggy Range withdrew a few years back; its largest player, Pasquale has announced it’s pulling out and “for sale” signs are now scattered through its vineyard area. So what’s happened to a place so full of promise?
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A Year To Remember
There’s been a lot of superlatives bandied about, describing the 2013 vintage, but to put it simply, it was stunning, the best ever! The dry weather, whilst tough on pastoral farmers was ideal for grapegrowers, and we have harvested beautiful fruit, across the wide range of varieties grown in Gisborne.
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The Impact of Vintage 2012
Vintage 2013 is now over and according to all reports it seems to have been a very good one for the sector. The first wines from the vintage have already appeared in the Wine Export Certification System and we expect May to be a very busy month for certifying 2013 wines as industry stocks are low.
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Editorial: Collaborators and innovators
At a recent Primary Industries Innovation and Collaboration conference held in Nelson, the wine industry was showcased as being a leader in both fields. And with good reason, when you look at the history.
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