Wine Grower (2270)
Between 1,100 and 2,450 hectares of Marlborough vineyard area were unlikely to be pruned before budburst this year, according to new modelling.
A taste of vintage has fuelled the career plans of a group of Marlborough college students, keen to rapidly return to the cellar floor.
Growing a stronger culture in the winery is one of the ways Whitehaven Wines in Marlborough is hoping to increase its appeal for 2022 cellar hands.
The wine industry needs a more collaborative approach to labour, says New Zealand Wineries Chief Executive Lou Miller, as she stares down the barrel of a labour-short vintage in Marlborough.
Hawke's Bay's wine industry is taking pandemic restrictions in its stride, with plans for a second series of Wine Walks in the regions.
New Zealand cellar door are continuing to adapt while trying to stay optimistic, say operators in a Covid-disrupted market.
Te Pā has turned Covid-19 challenges into opportunities, thrusting a foot in the door of major pub and supermarket chains in the UK.
Wine companies are utilising a range of solutions to manage low supply and high global demand, says a Marlborough business advisor.
New Zealand wine's reputation for high quality and good value has been key to its success in overseas markets in recent yearsm says Michael Brajkovich of Kumeu River Wines.
Slow shipping, low yields and labour shortages have made 2021 even more challenging than 2020, says Nautilus General Manager Clive Jones.
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Although New Zealand's borders are currently closed, there are plenty of domestic tourists who will be looking to travel around New Zealand this summer.
Chris Stroud has been New Zealand Winegrower Market Manager in Europe for 10 years, and also covers the Middle East. In this Winegrower Magazine Q&A, he gives some insights into how these markets have changed and what's in store for New Zealand wine in Europe.
Awareness and perception of 'Brand New Zealand' has never been stronger, according to the 2021 New Zealand Winegrowers Annual Report.
Taking NZ wine to the world: Bringing the world to NZ wine.
