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Thursday, 06 August 2015 10:51

Sauvignon Blanc Celebration - Mike Bennie

Next year the biggest Sauvignon Blanc event ever held in New Zealand will take place in Marlborough. The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration 2016 will bring together scientists, wine writers, experts, winemakers and growers from throughout the world.

Published in Profiles
Thursday, 04 June 2015 15:15

Mr Montana Retires

The man often referred to in Maralborough as Mr Montana, has finally retired after 38 years working for the region’s largest wine company.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 June 2015 15:28

Celebrating Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon 2016, The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration is the first of its kind in New Zealand and an opportunity for the New Zealand wine industry to host the world’s leading wine producers, experts and key influencers and shine the spotlight on this diverse, expressive and sought-after variety.

Published in General News
Saturday, 02 May 2015 14:26

Drought Highlights Storage Issue

If any year has proved that water storage is necessary for grape growers in Marlborough, 2015’s summer is it.

Published in Regional Updates
Tuesday, 07 April 2015 14:52

The Shape Of Things To Come

A long, dry and hot summer has growers and winemakers excited about the possibility of a great vintage ahead, with the arrival of Cyclone Pam doing little to deter that excitement. 

Published in Regional Updates
Wednesday, 18 March 2015 00:00

Back to nature

A unique partnership between a Marlborough Sounds wildlife sanctuary and a major wine company is helping develop a slice of nature right on the doorstep of the township of Picton.

Published in Regional Updates
Monday, 02 March 2015 00:00

Extreme Diversity

With 23,000 hectares of productive vineyard in Marlborough, it is not surprising that New Zealand’s largest wine region should have a plethora of grape varieties. More than 33 in total, from Albarino to Viognier. But one tiny estate, has a total of 29 of those varieties growing in just 11.5 hectares.

Published in Regional Updates
Monday, 29 December 2014 00:00

A lifetime in the vines

Ivan Sutherland, co-owner of Dog Point Wines in Marlborough, has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the board of Wine Marlborough.

Published in Regional Updates
Friday, 26 December 2014 00:00

From humble beginnings

From humble beginnings in 1994, Marlborough’s Whitehaven Wine Company this year celebrates its “coming of age” with its 21st vintage, at the same time moving into new facilities. 

Published in General News
Tuesday, 16 December 2014 00:00

A double celebration

The upcoming International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration in February 2016, will be  special in more ways than one to one Marlborough producer. The event will also mark the 30th anniversary of the region’s entry onto the world stage.

Published in General News
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