Opinion

Think smart, look ahead

The theme of the recent Bragato Conference seemed to resonate strongly with many attendees – we have certainly had a lot of great feedback.

The new season kicks off — Editorial

It seems like only yesterday we were preparing for the vintage of 2018 to begin. Yet here we are with the new season already upon us.

Caught in the crossfire

Many New Zealand grape growers and winemakers are watching the rising global trade tensions with increasing concern.

Looking back to move forward — Editorial

It is seven years since I took over the reins of NZ Winegrower. During that time the industry has changed dramatically.

It’s your Board so get involved!

Later this year there will be an election for the Board of NZ Winegrowers — get involved!

The good and the bad news — Editorial

Two reports out of the UK in recent weeks have some great news for New Zealand wine producers and some warnings that need to be taken on board.

A questioned posed

Terry Dunleavy poses a question for international drinks empire, Pernod Ricard: why are you using Australian grapes in Montana wine?

Seasons are a-changing — Editorial

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.

Things to watch for in 2018

What is the New Year going to bring for wine?

A bright future — Editorial

Christmas and the ensuing holiday season may seem like a long time ago, as we race into February, but for many overseas visitors, the holiday is just beginning.

Wine words

Finding the right vocabulary to set a wine apart from its competitors isn’t easy.

A momentous year for NZ wine! — Editorial

It has been a momentous year for the New Zealand wine industry, from start until finish.

2017 Bragato Conference highlights

The buds bursting up and down the country are sure evidence that the year is racing by, and another growing season is already upon us.

The growth of the industry

The latest figures put New Zealand wine exports at $1,669 billion as at the end of July, making wine the fifth largest export earner in the country.

Is a Code of Conduct on its way?

There is no need to go on about vintage 2017, other than to say it was a challenge for most growers and wineries.

RSE 10 years on and more important than ever

At the time of writing (early July) I have just spent some time at a conference in Blenheim celebrating the tenth anniversary of the RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) scheme.

The stars and stripes are in our future

Recently there has been considerable media coverage of the news that New Zealand wine has become the number three imported wine into the US, with only France and Italy ahead of us.

Is this the most important time of the year? — Editorial

The grapes are in, the wine is in the tank and within a few weeks the very first releases of the 2017 vintage will be on their way out to consumers.

Bob's blog

From Donald Trump's sobriety to a NZ$54,461 bottle of Madeira, here's the blog of MW Bob Campbell.

Tumultuous start follows shaky end

I saw this great headline a few weeks back that basically summed up the weather so far this year: “2016, the hottest on record, but summer doesn’t appear to have got the memo.”