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Oz Clarke - wine expert, author, TV presenter, thespian, theologian, singer, and cyclist - was inducted to the New Zealand…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…National
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.
The Z-Files: Zeroing in on Zoomers
Generation Z are less inclined to drink wine than other generational cohorts, with beer and ready-to-drink beverages grabbing more of…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…Pinot Noir NZ
With a date set for Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025, to be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch in February 2025, Committee Chair…Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year
Alun Kilby has been "inundated with opportunities" since he won Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year last year.Regional
Vintage 2023: Central Otago
Central Otago is likely to be the only wine region in New Zealand regretting the end of La Niña’s three-year…
Vintage 2023: North Canterbury
North Canterbury required vineyard vigilance this season, with 245mm of rain over the three months to 18 April, compared to…Vintage 2023: Nelson
"We're very happy," says Neudorf Winemaker Todd Stevens, reporting clean fruit and "solid" volumes for vintage 2023, with flowering in…Vintage 2023: Marlborough
Nature kept Marlborough grapegrowers on their toe this season, then swept in with a beautiful second summer just when the…Vintage 2023: Vintage road trip
Richard Brimer's annual vintage road trip faced many of the same hurdles as wine companies this harvest, including ongoing rain…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?
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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: Meeting expectations
OPINION: I am writing this the day after the opening game of the Rugby World Cup and the All Blacks'…
Editorial: People are pivotal
OPINION: People have been "pivotal" to Dr David Jordan's career in wine, from the generosity of those who shared their…
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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…