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In July 1983 New Zealand's wine industry could be characterised by "Müller Thurgau and more Müller Thurgau", and an oversupply plaguing the domestic market.

A burgeoning appetite for Sauvignon Blanc in the United States is helping drive New Zealand wine sales, with exports hitting $2.4 billion in the year to May.

The General Election is now less than three months away and the various political parties are out there launching policies and making announcements about what they will or will not do if they are in power.

When Philip Gregan began working at the Wine Institute of New Zealand in 1983, this country had 6,000 planted hectares and an abundance of potential.

OPINION: Growers and wineries are going to hear a lot from Government agencies about Freshwater Farm Plans over the next few months.

Summer 2023 will live long in the memories of growers and wineries in the North Island, with record rainfall in several regions making for a very challenging season.

For many growers and wineries, the past three years have all been about getting through the immediate challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.

The value of New Zealand wine in international markets is stronger than ever, with exports up 6% for the 12 months to September at $2.03 billion, compared to the previous year.

The New Zealand Society for Viticulture and Oenology (NZVSO) is to host its third International Cool Climate Wine Symposium (ICCWS) in January 2026.

Reputation, as everybody knows, is a hugely valuable asset - hard to earn and easy to lose.