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Women in Wine: Claire Mulholland at home on the farm
Hard workand a deep appreciation for the land have underpinned Claire Mulholland’s career and life. Raised on a 1,000-hectare farm…Risks to RSE
The Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme faces three strategic risk areas, according to a two year study assessing the impacts of…Wellness in Wine: Building a fale around RSE wellbeing
Covid-19 has shone a light on the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme, with the extended stay of workers threatening their spiritual,…PhD Précis: Romy Moukarzel
Romy Moukarzel grew up Beqaa Valley, Lebanon's largest wine producing region and home to French cultivars like Cinsault, Carignan and…National
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Grape growers around New Zealand will be able to dip into fresh research, best practice and industry feedback at the…
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When Dan Gillett started selling natural wines from Scotch Wine Bar in Blenheim seven years ago, he had a funky…The why, what and how of au naturel
"The most excellent wine is one which has given pleasure by its own natural qualities, nothing must be mixed with…Wines of place and season
In the wake of harvest, with tanks and barrels full of ferments, Dom Maxwell might be found on an almost…The Social Place: How do you fit it all in?
The 24-hour content cycle of social media, and the expectations it has created, can feel a little overwhelming.Regional
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Central Otago had "a tricky little vintage", says James Dicey of Grape Vision.Vintage 2021 - North Canterbury
Finding excellent crops on Greystone's hillside vineyards was "great, but also gutting", says winemaker Dom Maxwell.Vintage 2021 - Nelson
Nelson was dealt a significantly low fruit set and crop this year, says Andrew Greenhough, with yields of Greenhough Vineyards'…Mahi in Marlborough
Brian Bicknell is carfully watching the shifting landscapes of hospitality around the world, hoping to gauge the strength of Mahi's…Opinion
Oliver Styles' journey to natural wines
As a journalist for a wine magazine for six years, I probably got to listen to, talk to and talk…
The World's Top 50 Most Admired Wine Brands
Drinks International have conducted their annual survey to find out which are the world's most admired wine brands.Mr Grumpy - Dinner party etiquette
OPINION: It is frustrating to take a special bottle to a dinner party and have the host murmur thanks before…To Decant or Not to Decant?
The late professor Émile Peynaud was not a fan of aerating wine by decanting it, claiming that the action of…Postcard: A letter from the 'Kiwi of Ampuis', Graeme Bott
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High Flier: Diana Dobson's passion job
The unstoppable Diana Dobson - Aviary Manager of the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust - received a Queen’s Service Medal for…
Women in Wine: Claire Mulholland at home on the farm
Hard workand a deep appreciation for the land have underpinned Claire Mulholland’s career and life. Raised on a 1,000-hectare farm…PhD Précis: Romy Moukarzel
Romy Moukarzel grew up Beqaa Valley, Lebanon's largest wine producing region and home to French cultivars like Cinsault, Carignan and…BRIght Ideas: New chief at wine research institute
The new boss at Bragato has long been “a closet science geek”.Naturally Smitten
Wine doesn't have to be fruity and fresh and clean, says Rose Menzies, amidst barrels of bespoke ferments in a…Industry
Risks to RSE
The Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme faces three strategic risk areas, according to a two year study assessing the impacts of…
Wellness in Wine: Building a fale around RSE wellbeing
Covid-19 has shone a light on the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme, with the extended stay of workers threatening their spiritual,…Bentonite under the spotlight
Bentonite has "a significant effect" on calcium concentrates in Sauvignon Blanc wines, according to a new student research project.On Your Behalf: Health and safety refresher
Health and safety is an important part of any business – it’s the right thing to do by your workers,…Biosecurity Update: Leading the way - Pernod Ricard Winemakers signs Biosecurity Business Pledge
The Biosecurity Business Pledge is a partnership which aims to enable all New Zealand businesses to be proactive when it…Machinery & Products
Callaghan Innovation: Technology opportunities in Covid crisis
Covid-19 has escalated the need for greater automated solutions within vineyards, orchards and farms, says Nicky Molloy, Business Innovation Manager…
Short on stature, big on performance
With a minimum width of just one metre, Claas Nexos compact tractors are ideally suited to working in the narrowest…Torque Talk: Spend Wisely But Get the Spec Right
Choosing the right new vineyard tractor is an important decision, given the major capital outlay.Ted on tour
A new and improved version of Naïo Technologies’ autonomous weeding robot, Ted, has been revealed prior to a tour of…Smart Sprayer
Claimed to be some of the most revolutionary spray technology to enter the Australasian market, the BA Smart Sprayer powered…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Perfect pivots — Editorial
Misha Wilkinson’s description of “pirouetting” through Covid-19 seems apt, given the industry’s need to stay on its toes throughout this…
Save our soils — Editorial
There’s been something of a makeover in New Zealand vineyards in recent years, as the clean-cut look of sprayed rows…
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Light 'n' Lovely: Low yields but high quality in vintage 2021
Grape yields across the country have taken a hit from poor flowering, but growers and winemakers are welcoming beautiful fruit…
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A $17 million robotics project will trial human assist prototypes in New Zealand vineyards this winter, as well as a…
Oliver Styles' journey to natural wines
As a journalist for a wine magazine for six years, I probably got to listen to, talk to and talk…