Industry

From the top down

What could be better than finding a profession that matches your personal passion. Adam Goble is one of the lucky ones, who has achieved just that.

What happened to the wine bar?

Go back a decade and the city wine bar was all the rage. Why aren't they today?

First, there was the Forrest GrapeRide, then there was the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon and the Martinborough Round the Vines Run (every March). Now there is the Pegasus Bay Vine Run, launched in late January this year.

How can scientific research help to mitigate biosecurity risk?

By the end of 2019, New Zealand Winegrowers will be funding high quality biosecurity research that helps mitigate risk from our most unwanted pests and diseases

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc’s greatest fans

Earlier this year Wine Marlborough launched a competition, aiming to find the five greatest fans of the region’s Sauvignon Blanc.

Sauvignon 2019

It was highly appropriate that the launch of Sauvignon Blanc 2019 occurred on the one day of the year set aside to celebrate this variety of wine.

Sparkling wine – the ultimate challenge?

At this year’s NZSVO Sparkling symposium, two Australians are among the key-note speakers. Both bring a world of knowledge to the event.

Valuing women throughout the wine chain

Once upon a time, winemakers prepared their daughters for sales and hospitality roles while they groomed their sons to take over from them in the vineyard. Now, women are more prominent than ever in winemaking.

Use it, or risk losing it

A recent New Zealand trade mark case highlights to winemakers the importance of making sufficient ongoing use of a registered trade mark, even when it is for one of your secondary wine labels.

Primary industries – a great career choice

Primary ITO’s CEO Dr Linda Sissons, has a long career in vocational education, but it has only been in the last three years that she has “dived” into the primary sector.

Productivity, quality and Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is second only to Sauvignon Blanc in terms of New Zealand wine production. Nonetheless, the variety remains a “minx of a vine” to grow and manage.

Expert reviews the key to sales

There has been a lot of talk about peer influence on consumers buying wine.

Government nominates Dr John Barker for top role

Great news for the NZ wine industry, the New Zealand Government has nominated Dr John Barker for the position of Director General of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

Quake repairs still on-going

November’s 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake sent shockwaves through the New Zealand wine industry.

Ensuring robust young vines

Everyone planting a new vineyard, or replacing older vines, wants the best start possible for the newbies.

Negotiating contracts

As an employee, attending a contract negotiation can be as nerve wracking as waiting on a report card.

Where now with Organic Focus vineyards?

Back in 2011, an ambitious three-year project began, looking at what it took, cost and involved to turn a vineyard from conventional to organic.

Unpacking the Government’s freshwater reforms

Environment Minister Nick Smith made waves earlier this year when he announced the Clean Water package in February, a series of initiatives which the Government claims will improve freshwater management in New Zealand.

Fermentation in the vines

Dominic Maxwell, (Greystone Wine’s winemaker) has one goal - to make Pinot Noir that truly expresses its site.

Business heats up after Icehouse

When it was suggested to Aaron Jay, owner of Marlborough Vine Works that he undertake The Icehouse Owner Manager Programme, he scoffed. Now four years after completing the course, he is anything but skeptical.

The organics of liquid, life and label

When Organic Winegrowers New Zealand held their very first meeting back in 2007, there weren’t a lot of people knocking at the door to be included.

Laithwaite's comes to New Zealand

For 30 years Tony Laithwaite has been championing New Zealand wines in the UK. Now he is hoping wine lovers will champion his new operation here in New Zealand.

Online wine sales and promotions – seller beware!

The online sale of wine is now commonplace and an increasing number of both local and international retailers are using this forum for promoting and selling wine.