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Nina Downer - Young Viticulturist of the Year
Growing up on a Taranaki dairy farm, Nina Downer was accustomed to the isolated and repetitive nature of her parents’…Roadmap to Net Zero
The New Zealand Wine Roadmap to Net Zero 2050 lays out a pathway and practical guidelines to help vineyards and…Using microbiomes to combat trunk disease
Harnessing microbial communities to mitigate grapevine trunk disease is an “exciting prospect” for New Zealand’s wine industry, says Dr Hayley…Research & Innovation Forum
The inaugural Research & Innovation Forum was a stimulating glimpse at the research, innovation and technology helping shape the future…National
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Over the past year John Saker has discovered myriad wine gems in New Zealand’s wine regions, “some in far-flung corners”.Lab Life
Jonno Hill was seven years old when his parents Dr Roger and Anne Hill established Hill Labs in 1984.Kinross Awarded
Gibbston's Kinross won the inaugural 2024 Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award, presented at the Altogether Unique 2024 industry celebration…Young Horticulturist
Soljans Estate Vineyard Manager Tai Nelson will compete for the title of 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year in Auckland…Regional
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Venita Simcox has come a long way since she tried her first red wine – a 1982 Château Margaux –…
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The Central Dozen isn’t about finding the “shiniest examples” of Central Otago Pinot Noir, says Felton Road Winemaker Blair Walter…North Canterbury - Return to 'classic'
Pyramid Valley had its longest Chardonnay Vintage ever this year, thanks to Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago fruit travelling to…Marlborough's Small Town Winery
Marlborough’s 2024 vintage was “a return to form for Marlborough summers”, says Astrolabe General Manager Libby Levett.Opinion
Designing the future New Zealand Winegrowers
In late 2022 the New Zealand Winegrowers Board appointed a Governance Review Working Group to conduct a review of NZW…
Bob's Blog: Give it Air
OPINION: “Have a look at this” said a good friend as he passed me a cutout from The Times with…Point of View
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Environmental & Sustainability Director Alex Kahl asks whether winegrowers have considered the impact of traditional viticulture on…Mr Grumpy: Comparative Tastings
OPINION: Comparative Tastings are an expensive but potentially effective strategy for a wine producer to raise the image of their…Bob's Blog: Snail Scourge
OPINION: I have a 50% share in a vineyard and for the first time ever, snails are threatening to decimate…Profiles
Chardonnay Symposium: Elaine Chukan Brown and the "electric acidity" of NZ Chardonnay
From commercial salmon fisherman, camel trainer and philosophy academic, to wine writer, illustrator and sought-after speaker, is one of the…
Young Viticulturist
In the lead up to the Young Viticulturist of the Year National Final 2024, we meet the national finalists from…Growing innovation in wine awards
Jane Cooper has been Chair of Judges for The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand since its launch in…Women in Wine: Jane Cooper and Alexia
Jane Cooper has a soft spot for wines with a point of difference, and there is no shortage of that…The Profile: Aaron Jay & Hortus
Growing up in an English council estate, Aaron Jay had a simple life plan – join the army, earn some…Industry
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According to respected United States beverage analyst Danny Brager, the number of wine drinkers in the US has increased over…Machinery & Products
H2Ortigator - the plant babysitter
A New Zealand startup is offering a novel approach to irrigation and nutrition management, specifically designed to optimise the growth…
Streamlining nitrogen testing in winemaking
A Kiwi start-up is harnessing enzyme technology to simplify nitrogen testing for winemakers, a critical factor in producing quality wines.Apping into old ways of farming
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In the rapidly advancing world of viticulture, technology is becoming an indispensable ally.Spraying smarter to grow better
In a competitive and dynamic landscape such as viticulture, the ability to effectively trial, evaluate and embed innovations can provide…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Editorial: Look to the vines
OPINION: The plan for this editorial was to applaud the collaborative spirit of New Zealand wine, which was in full…
From the CEO: Boosting Wine Tourism
OPINION: Before Covid-19, the rise and rise of wine tourism was a much talked about feature of the wine sales…
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Marlborough’s 2024 vintage was “a return to form for Marlborough summers”, says Astrolabe General Manager Libby Levett.
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Collective data from more than 1,000 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc vineyards is helping grow understanding of the region's terroir.
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