The 2017/18 season is drawing to a close, with the final plots of grapes ripening up and ready to head to the winery for fermentation. For most, this summer will be one that won’t be forgotten in a hurry.
When environmental conditions aren't up to scratch, a host of techniques and technologies are available to aid wine producers in meeting the challenges of preserving and enhancing quality.
Is Waitaki Valley the most challenging or the most promising New Zealand wine region and who is making money from this area? Joelle Thomson investigates.