New event for Gisborne Chardonnay makers
Gisborne chardonnay-makers are launching a new annual event to celebrate the region’s finest drops.
Recent
Europe creeps closer…
Since June 2018, New Zealand has been negotiating a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU).
A deeper shade of Rosé
Wairarapa winemaker Jannine Rickards released the first two vintages of her new wines, branded Huntress, late last year.
Craggy doubles vineyards in Martinborough
Craggy Range has doubled its land holdings in Martinborough with the acquisition of a 110-hectare block of land at the…
Gisborne gains back industry course
A viticulture and winemaking programme is set to resume at EIT Tairawhiti (Gisborne) this year, thanks to some collaboration between…
National
Canned wine growing in popularity
Selling wine in a can is nothing especially new, it just hasn’t been embraced by wine producers, but is it…
Integrating sheep onto vineyards
With 27 million sheep in New Zealand it is not surprising that a number will end up in amongst the…
Virtual research winery underway
The New Zealand Winegrowers Research Centre (NZWRC) is breaking ground in terms of technology, as phase one of the research…
Would you drink Chinese wine?
There are 48 million wine drinkers in China, making it one of the world’s largest markets. They are also large…
ProWine China
While 750 wineries took part in the 6th ProWine China, only three came from New Zealand.
Regional
Homage set to double
It’s high in price, small in production and set to grow following high quality grapes from the 2018 vintage.
Frost wreaks havoc in lower North Island
Te Hera Estate Vineyard is small by anyone’s standards and its output is destined to become even smaller this year…
Shortage of worker accommodation needs to be addressed
Central Otago grape growers and orchardists will continue to face labour shortages at critical times like harvest, if the region…
Frost event a ‘freeze’
The Central Otago wine industry may have “dodged a bullet” with a record long and severe early season October frost,…
Lessons learned from Kaikoura Quake
Following the Kaikoura earthquake two years ago, the people impact was the greatest priority for the Pernod Ricard Winemakers’ management…
Opinion
New Zealand's most expensive wines
Don Kavanaugh from Wine Searcher rounds up some of New Zealand's most expensive wines.
Tune in, turn on and drink less wine
If New Zealand legalises medical marijuana, which seems likely, what effect is that likely to have on wine sales?
Famous wine scandals
Bob Campbell MW explains three of the most memorable wine scandals.
The year ahead
Another New Year has begun and at least on the weather front appears to have started well with lots of…
Extracting value from the Strategic Review
By now most members should be well aware that the results from the recent Strategic Review have been delivered to…
Profiles
The soil man: Keith Vincent
Soil scientist Keith Vincent spent 10 years spent mapping soils in the burgeoning New Zealand wine scene.
Women in Wine: Jenny Dobson
Oliver Styles spoke to owner and founder of Domaine Dujac, Jenny Dobson. Here's what he found out.
Q & A with NZW’s Marketing Manager, Asia, Natalie Potts
We asked New Zealand Winegrowers' Marketing Manager, Asia, Natalie Potts about NZW's strategy in Asia and the future of NZ…
Women in Wine: Eveline Fraser
Eveline Fraser’s ascent to the role of Consulting Winemaker in Marlborough has been anything but conventional.
Twice entered, twice won
After years as a winemaker Andy Anderson decided to enter his first wine show last year.
Industry
Women in Wine: Mentoring programme a great success
The reasons for applying to be part of the Women in Wine mentoring programme may have differed for the 16…
How to keep the birds at bay
There is no denying birds can do serious damage if left to forage at will on ripening grapes.
China: Leading the market
Is the hype around China as a growing wine market a real thing – or is it a fantasy based…
Drinking wine when it’s illegal
Lee Suckling travelled to the Middle East and learned the hard way that wine drinking isn’t impossible, but it’s not…
Corkscrews add a point of difference
As New Zealand wineries were preparing for the first National Cellar Door Day, one Marlborough company was adding 700 corkscrews…
Machinery & Products
New Holland launches Braud 9000 series grape harvesters
New Holland Agriculture has introduced the new Braud 9000 series to its portfolio of self-propelled grape harvesters, with the 9090L…
Collaboration increases capability
Initially designed to assist fertiliser spreading trucks operating on steep New Zealand hill country, TracMap’s GPS guidance and job management…
Tractor for tight spaces
Italian specialist tractor manufacturer SAME, part of the SDF Group, used the recent EIMA 18 Expo in Bologna, to roll…
Ozone in the vineyard
The word ozone conjures up images of big holes in the atmosphere, stronger UV light, the risk of severe sunburn…
Drones versus birds
Drones may soon be joining the armoury of weapons used to scare birds away from ripening grapes after a trial…
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What do Nike, Starbucks, Haagen Dazs and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have in common?
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Five wine rules I’m breaking
Wine appreciation is full of accepted rules and wisdom. Some are as simple as “red wine goes with red meat”.…
Integrating sheep onto vineyards
With 27 million sheep in New Zealand it is not surprising that a number will end up in amongst the…
The vineyards of the future
One thing is certain according to Dr Dave Jordan [Vine to Wine] — the vineyards of the future will not…