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Mr Grumpy: online shopping — Bob's Blog
I am in the process of compiling a list of things that should never be attempted.A switch to screwcap — Bob's Blog
After a 20-year closure trial, Trinity Hill has switched its entire wine rage to screwcaps.Strada Sphere
Linking Kiwi wines with US palates.National
New agreement strengthens wine training and research
A new agreement between wine education and science providers “paves the way” for research and collaboration, say those behind the…
Short cuts
Labour constraints have put pressure on pruning this season, with experienced crews of Recognised Seasonal Employer workers shut out by…Hundreds of workers stranded
Hundreds of Pacific Islanders stranded in Central Otago during the Covid-19 lockdown may be facing a long wait until they…Sensory science
“Aged wine” may have an alternative meaning in future, as researchers learn more about how individuals process and perceive aromas…The light stuff
No alcohol wine is a “niche within a niche” but a growing opportunity for New Zealand wine companies, says New…Regional
Native cover
Native plantings trialled under Villa Maria vines have yielded good results, despite dry conditions and destructive rabbits.
Memorable vintage
With a backdrop of COVID-19, this has been a harvest like no other.Green Leaders
Hawke’s Bay celebrated its inaugural biodiversity field day in early February, with grower Xan Harding leading a posse of viticulturist…Celebrating 30 years in Bridge Pa Triangle
When Anthonius and Leonarda Ham emigrated to New Zealand from the Netherlands in the 1960s, there were probably no thoughts…Soil compaction a worrying trend
A 19-year soil monitoring programme in Marlborough is showing viticultural use is leading to more compact soils, increased nutrient loss…Opinion
Mr Grumpy: online shopping — Bob's Blog
I am in the process of compiling a list of things that should never be attempted.
A switch to screwcap — Bob's Blog
After a 20-year closure trial, Trinity Hill has switched its entire wine rage to screwcaps.It’s a seller’s market — Bob's Blog
It's a wine seller's market, according to Bob Campbell, MW.No alcohol, 85% less calories — Bob's Blog
Bob Campbell, MW on alcohol-free wines.Looking to a sustainable future
The world slowly woke up to New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in the 1980s.Profiles
New owners help Nga Waka grow
One of New Zealand’s smallest wineries is going through huge growth, thanks to its new North American owners.
Women in Wine: Jane Forrest Waghorn
Jane Forrest Waghorn speaks to Sophie Preece about an unexpected family business.Carbon crunching
Becoming Neudorf’s General Manager two weeks before the Covid-19 lockdown seems like “a pretty good hospital pass”, says Todd Stevens,…Women In Wine: Kate Radburnd
Kate Radburnd’s remarkable contribution to New Zealand wine.Wellness in wine
Juggling time, handling social isolation, and anxiety about the future, were common themes in a company-wide survey run by Lion…Industry
Cider offsider
Winelord has broadened its realm.
Delving into waste yields sweet results
A bout of “dumpster diving” was one of the first priorities for a Marlborough Winery Waste group established in June…Sustainability guardians
Environmental champions step up to challenge.VinHemp Research
There’s new evidence that hemp growing amid grapevines may boost the diversity of native yeasts in the resulting wines.Science snippet: What is the Soil Food Web?
The soil food web can be thought of as the soil biome.Machinery & Products
Mechanisation new for the US
The impetus behind developing the Klima stripper back in 2007 was a continual lack of labour during the pruning season.
New machinery for the vineyard
Mark Daniel on what's new in machinery for the vineyard.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…» Latest Print Issues Online
Editorial
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…
Evolve & survive
At Boneline in Waipara, Paul Goodege ferments grapes grown on the fossils of dinosaurs, the bones of moa, and a…
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COVID-19: NZ's wine industry reacts to the pandemic
On a fine March morning, Nick Mills walks down a row at Rippon, tasting grapes a safe distance from his…
Looking to a sustainable future
The world slowly woke up to New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in the 1980s.
The light stuff
No alcohol wine is a “niche within a niche” but a growing opportunity for New Zealand wine companies, says New…