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Haere Ra 2023: Wairarapa
Jannine Rickards, winemaker at Urlar, founder of Huntress Wines, previous chair and co-chair of the Wairarapa Winegrowers Association, hunter, gatherer…Haere Ra: Hawke's Bay, Te Matau-a-Māui
Ben Tombs is stepping up to Chief Winemaker at Craggy Range, with Julian Grounds heading back across the Tasman to…Haere Ra 2023: Gisborne, Tairawhiti
Thirty-nine years after establishing The Millton Vineyards near Manutuke, Annie Millton reflects on the opportunities and challenges in Tairāwhiti, the first…Haere Ra 2023: Waiheke
Sam Taylor took up a vintage position with Man O' War Vineyards on Waiheke Island 15 years ago, and has…National
Export Update
Several factors are playing into a slowdown in New Zealand wine exports, including bumper sales in 2020, a light vintage…
Business Forum: Good timing for industry brand aid
The Wine Business Forum provided timely discussions as wine companies face market headwinds in New Zealand and abroad.Consumers care less than you think
One of the biggest mistakes wine marketers make is in assuming consumers are as passionate and knowledgeable about wine as…Pinot Noir NZ
Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025 will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch on 11 to 13 February 2025. Committee member Anna Flowerday…Upcoming events
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Haere Ra 2023: Nelson, Whakatu
Mark McGill, co-founder, grower and maker of Abel Cider and Chardonnay, reflects on the year that was from the boutique…
Haere Ra 2023: Wairarapa
Jannine Rickards, winemaker at Urlar, founder of Huntress Wines, previous chair and co-chair of the Wairarapa Winegrowers Association, hunter, gatherer…Haere Ra: Hawke's Bay, Te Matau-a-Māui
Ben Tombs is stepping up to Chief Winemaker at Craggy Range, with Julian Grounds heading back across the Tasman to…Haere Ra 2023: Gisborne, Tairawhiti
Thirty-nine years after establishing The Millton Vineyards near Manutuke, Annie Millton reflects on the opportunities and challenges in Tairāwhiti, the first…Haere Ra 2023: Waiheke
Sam Taylor took up a vintage position with Man O' War Vineyards on Waiheke Island 15 years ago, and has…Opinion
Where did "plonk" come from?
OPINON: I encourage students in my wine classes to ask questions.
Coravin launches new device
Wine technology company Coravin has just launched a clever device that will allow wineries, distributors, retailers and wine schools to…Mr Grumpy: Feedback
OPINION: A big, warm, heartfelt thanks to everyone who responds to an article I have written.Ask what they can do...
The General Election is now less than three months away and the various political parties are out there launching policies…Point of View: Could you be the next New Zealand MW?
Is the Master of Wine worth it?Profiles
Passion Project: Chardonnay Legend at Kumeu River
"At the top end, New Zealand Chardonnay has never been better."
The Profile: Wilco Lam
Wilco Lam is sitting in the sun dappled courtyard at the Porters Pinot winery on the main road into Martinborough…Women in Wine: The power of positivity
For young wine professionals who have been mentored by Cath Archer, it is her wine industry knowledge, leadership expertise and…North Canterbury Young Viticulturist
Tristan van Schalkwyk was already studying viticulture when Ford vs Ferrari hit cinemas in 2019. But watching it convinced him…Young Viticulturist: Title taken by Tai Nelson
Tai Nelson was 17 years old when his girlfriend Amber Soljans suggested he get a part-time job at her family…Industry
Yeast Derivatives
A promising alternative for white wine oxidation prevention.
Science Snippet: The complexities of vineyard nitrogen nutrition
Di-ammonium phosphate is frequently added to grape juice at the start of fermentation to ensure yeast have adequate nitrogen to…Water Watch: Grape Days Central Otago
Grapegrowers should learn about Freshwater Farm Plans before the regulations are rolled out next year.Weathering the storm: Grape Days Hawke's Bay
Conversations on the morning of the Hawke’s Bay edition of Grape Days 2023 were about the heavy rain watch in…Climate Positive: Grape Days Marlborough
When Dr Robert Holdaway was a kid, he wanted a bach and a boat in the Marlborough Sounds, not a…Machinery & Products
Compact seeder makes for light work between the vines
Grass cover in vineyards is an ideal method of erosion control, particularly on slopes, as well as offering grazing for…
BioScout: Taking the guesswork out of fungal diseases
Lewis Collins was working on spore trapping as part of his microbiology studies when he thought about the challenge of…New Holland’s new TE6 Straddle Tractor Range
New Holland has introduced the new Straddle Tractor TE6 Range, a multi-function tractor designed for narrow vineyards that require a…Scare Tactics: Robotic technologies applied to bird scaring
Small autonomous robots are being trialled as bird deterrents across Marlborough this growing season as the developer looks to demonstrate…Weed Eater for Wider Areas
With the wine industry seeking mechanical weeding options to reduce chemical reliance in vineyards, Italian manufacturer Orizzonti has introduced the…» Latest Print Issues Online
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From the CEO: Changing times for advocacy
OPINION: The election is done and dusted, and as I am writing this everyone is waiting for the new government…
Editorial: Making up for lost time
OPINION: After years of virtual gatherings, remote tastings, and 'new normal' caution, New Zealand's wine industry has been making up…
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Hemp Study: Vineyard cover crop works well
A study of hemp growing between the rows in New Zealand vineyards shows “exciting” results that the hemp beneficially affects…
Wine Clips: Kiwi innovation bearing fruit
A Kiwi-designed biodegradable vine clip is hitting the export market, fuelled by demand for more sustainable vineyard practices.
New Holland’s new TE6 Straddle Tractor Range
New Holland has introduced the new Straddle Tractor TE6 Range, a multi-function tractor designed for narrow vineyards that require a…