Pinot 2021
Twenty years on from the very first New Zealand Pinot Noir Celebration the event that has been labelled as the…
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New NZW legal counsel working on Brexit
Sarah Wilson, New Zealand Winegrowers’ Senior Legal Counsel, has had a busy six months since she began, with Brexit being…
Women in Wine: Jane Cooper - Alexia Wines
Ask Jane Cooper who her most influential mentor is and two words spring to mind: Mother Nature.
The Moët Index — Bob's Blog
Just how much does Moët cost in other countries? Turns out, a lot more than in New Zealand, as Bob Campbell…
National
Creativity in education
In addition to the traditional International Education Programme, New Zealand Winegrowers have come up with some novel ways of promoting…
Alcohol&Me reaches thousands
Initially established as an inhouse programme by Lion New Zealand, Alcohol&Me is now reaching nearly 30,000 New Zealanders.
World’s largest organic winery attending conference
With a total of 922 hectares of biodynamic vineyards, Chile’s Emiliana Vineyards is the largest organic wine producer in the…
Gisborne turns it on
It was a first for New Zealand winegrowers, and an impressive welcome to overseas visitors.
Sustainability in business
The term sustainability comes with a great deal of corporate greenwash, Geoff Thorpe of Riversun says.
Regional
Central viticulturist shortlisted for international recognition
Since graduating from Lincoln University in 2004, Central Otago viticulturist Nick Paulin has been on a steep upward trajectory.
Dam – not enough water
The summer of 2019 is not the first time Marlborough has suffered from a big dry.
Homage set to double
It’s high in price, small in production and set to grow following high quality grapes from the 2018 vintage.
Frost wreaks havoc in lower North Island
Te Hera Estate Vineyard is small by anyone’s standards and its output is destined to become even smaller this year…
Shortage of worker accommodation needs to be addressed
Central Otago grape growers and orchardists will continue to face labour shortages at critical times like harvest, if the region…
Opinion
The Moët Index — Bob's Blog
Just how much does Moët cost in other countries? Turns out, a lot more than in New Zealand, as Bob Campbell…
Responding to a changing climate
Each day news services are filled with latest research and commentary around the manifestations of climate change, whether it is,…
Alcohol Free Spirits — Bob's Blog
When I discovered that there was a distillery a few minutes’ walk from my house I reacted with enthusiasm.
Huski Wine Cooler — Bob's Blog
Bob Campbell MW explains why he's impressed by the Huski Wine Cooler.
Profiles
Women in Wine: Jane Cooper - Alexia Wines
Ask Jane Cooper who her most influential mentor is and two words spring to mind: Mother Nature.
After 40 years, it’s farewell to Mike
There is no need to introduce Dr Mike Trought when he appears as a speaker at a wine conference.
A unique opportunity — Ronan Sayburn MS
The UK’s Ronan Sayburn MS on his experience with the New Zealand Scholarship known simply as Sommit™.
The soil man: Keith Vincent
Soil scientist Keith Vincent spent 10 years spent mapping soils in the burgeoning New Zealand wine scene.
Women in Wine: Jenny Dobson
Oliver Styles spoke to owner and founder of Domaine Dujac, Jenny Dobson. Here's what he found out.
Industry
Pinot 2021
Twenty years on from the very first New Zealand Pinot Noir Celebration the event that has been labelled as the…
Harlequin Ladybird update
Native to Asia, the harlequin ladybird first arrived in Auckland, in 2016. Upon receiving notification of its arrival, MPI undertook…
Bastille Day at Clos Henri Vineyard
Clos Henri Vineyard is celebrating Bastille Day on the 14th of July with a family open day.
The question of supply
In part three of a series breaking down the six questions answered by the PwC Strategic Review, Tessa Nicholson looks…
Machinery & Products
New Holland launches Braud 9000 series grape harvesters
New Holland Agriculture has introduced the new Braud 9000 series to its portfolio of self-propelled grape harvesters, with the 9090L…
Collaboration increases capability
Initially designed to assist fertiliser spreading trucks operating on steep New Zealand hill country, TracMap’s GPS guidance and job management…
Tractor for tight spaces
Italian specialist tractor manufacturer SAME, part of the SDF Group, used the recent EIMA 18 Expo in Bologna, to roll…
Ozone in the vineyard
The word ozone conjures up images of big holes in the atmosphere, stronger UV light, the risk of severe sunburn…
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Editorial
The times are changing — Editorial
The halcyon days of summer are now long behind us, as the country prepares for winter. The harvest is a…
A job well loved — Editorial
There are so many pleasures of doing the job that I do. One is that I get to talk to…
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Integrating sheep onto vineyards
With 27 million sheep in New Zealand it is not surprising that a number will end up in amongst the…
New Holland launches Braud 9000 series grape harvesters
New Holland Agriculture has introduced the new Braud 9000 series to its portfolio of self-propelled grape harvesters, with the 9090L…
Collaboration increases capability
Initially designed to assist fertiliser spreading trucks operating on steep New Zealand hill country, TracMap’s GPS guidance and job management…