Creativity in education
In addition to the traditional International Education Programme, New Zealand Winegrowers have come up with some novel ways of promoting…
Recent
Alcohol&Me reaches thousands
Initially established as an inhouse programme by Lion New Zealand, Alcohol&Me is now reaching nearly 30,000 New Zealanders.
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.
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…
The question of supply
In part three of a series breaking down the six questions answered by the PwC Strategic Review, Tessa Nicholson looks…
National
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.
Remove the arrogance from wine
Master of Wine Tim Hanni didn’t hold back during his session on food and wine pairing. Instead he let rip…
What song is Sauvignon Blanc?
Just what song epitomizes Sauvignon Blanc to you and why? That was the question Melanie Brown put to a number…
The path to premiumisation
The first two speakers at Sauvignon 19 both agreed that premiumisation of Sauvignon Blanc was the way forward.
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
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.
New Zealand’s darkest day
A day in which people who called New Zealand home were senselessly and brutally gunned down in their place of…
New Zealand's most expensive wines
Don Kavanaugh from Wine Searcher rounds up some of New Zealand's most expensive wines.
Profiles
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.
Q & A with NZW’s Marketing Manager, Asia, Natalie Potts
We asked New Zealand Winegrowers' Marketing Manager, Asia, Natalie Potts about NZW's strategy in Asia and the future of NZ…
Industry
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…
The big dry delivers outstanding fruit
After a couple of years when large tracts of New Zealand have been hit by tropical cyclones prior to harvest,…
Villa Maria makes NZ history
For the first time ever a New Zealand wine brand has been included in the top three Most Admired Wine…
How to save billions of litres of water
The latest summer has once again highlighted the fragility of relying on river sources for irrigation in Marlborough.
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…
Drones versus birds
Drones may soon be joining the armoury of weapons used to scare birds away from ripening grapes after a trial…
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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…