Every year, the New Zealand Winegrowers biosecurity team is sent an increasing number of images from members of suspected grapevine pest insects and disease symptoms, evidence that a high level of biosecurity awareness is building amongst the industry.

Climate change mitigation – upholding our global reputation

The Aotearoa New Zealand Chardonnay Symposium, held in Hawke’s Bay in early October, was a thought-provoking two days that drew a sold-out crowd.

New Zealand’s wine industry is just 26 vintages away from 2050, when it’s pledged to be carbon neutral.

When Daniel Le Brun first visited Marlborough in 1978, he was determined it was the Antipodean answer to Champagne.

Sparkling wine is no longer tethered to formality and festivities, with consumers increasingly popping the cork for a quiet drink after work or a wine match with a casual dinner.

Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025 will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch on 11 to 13 February 2025. Committee member Anna Flowerday gives us a taste of what's to come.

New Zealand's wine industry celebrated its legends, its achievements, its resilience, and its potential at an industry celebration in Christchurch on 1 November.

Several factors are playing into a slowdown in New Zealand wine exports, including bumper sales in 2020, a light vintage in 2021, and pipeline refilling in 2022.

One of the biggest mistakes wine marketers make is in assuming consumers are as passionate and knowledgeable about wine as they are.