Wine Grower (2273)
OPINION: For much of its modern history, New Zealand wine has been defined by its boldness.
Sixty years after a wine book hijacked Ivan and Chris Donaldson’s medical careers, 50 years after they pioneered winegrowing in North Canterbury, and 40 years after they planted Pegasus Bay, the third of their four sons, Ed, talks of the privilege and passion of working in the family business.
Anna Kelland was 7 years old when she announced she would be a winemaker, planning for a career that would make her parents happy.
Pioneering Gisborne winery Matawhero Wines is marking half a century of influence in New Zealand's modern wine story.
Tucked away in the chalky hills of Weka Pass, Bell Hill is much more than a vineyard; it's an ongoing conversation between people, soil, and commitment.
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Auckland University master's student Rebecca Strange presented her research into Saccharomyces cerevisiae at the New Zealand Wine Centre Scientific Research Conference in Blenheim in June, and was named runner up in the Best Student Award. She shares some insights into her thesis.
