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Nature has little regard for supply and demand equations, and there were abundant, high-quality crops for many around the country this harves. While the industry grapples with slowing markets, excess supply and uncertainty around trade barriers, Sophie Preece hears that vintage 2025 kicked off with perfect parcels of delicious fruit.

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Nigel Tibbits was 16 years old when he accepted a job with Maté Brajkovich at San Marino Vineyards.

"At the top end, New Zealand Chardonnay has never been better."

Kumeu River Wines has broken new ground for sparkling wine by bottling New Zealand’s first bubbly to be called Crémant, which was released in October this year.