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Celebrating 200 years of New Zealand wine and beyond
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 5:17 pm | NZ Wine
On this day, 200 years ago, the very first grape vines were planted into New Zealand soils, by Reverend Samuel Marsden at Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands. New Zealand Winegrowers is marking the 200-year anniversary with an industry event held today ... More >>
NZ Winegrowers welcomes trade talks between NZ and the USA
Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 5:39 pm | NZ Wine
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s description of her meeting this morning with US President Donald Trump as including an “excellent discussion on trade… met with enthusiasm”, and that she expects talks to be ongoing. ... More >>
New Zealand Wine of the Year™ Competition open for 2019
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 3:04 pm | NZ Wine
The best of New Zealand wine will be discovered at the New Zealand Wine of the Year™ competition in October. New Zealand wineries are invited to submit their best wines for consideration now, with entries open until 6 September. Judging of the wines ... More >>
Countdown to the 2019 Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year
Monday, 19 August 2019, 4:48 pm | NZ Wine
Following six regional finals throughout June and July, the countdown is on to the 2019 Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year National Final. Six finalists from around the country will take part in this prestigious competition on Monday 26th August ... More >>
Mercurey Marlborough Young Winemaker of the Year 2019
Thursday, 8 August 2019, 8:51 am | NZ Wine
Congratulations to Emily Gaspard-Clark from Spy Valley for becoming the Tonnellerie de Mercurey Marlborough Young Winemaker of the Year 2019. More >>
Mercurey North Island Young Winemaker of the Year 2019
Friday, 2 August 2019, 9:40 am | NZ Wine
Congratulations to Kate Franklin from Sacred Hill for becoming the Tonnellerie de Mercurey North Island Young Winemaker of the Year 2019. More >>
Congratulations to George Bunnett from Craggy Range
Friday, 21 June 2019, 9:18 am | NZ Wine
George Bunnett from Craggy Range became the Bayer Wairarapa Young Viticulturist of the Year 2019 on 20 June following the competition held at Te Kairanga in Martinborough. More >>
Bayer Northern Young Viticulturist of the Year announced
Monday, 10 June 2019, 10:31 am | NZ Wine
Congratulations to Pietro Aloisi from Ake Ake who became the Bayer Northern Young Viticulturist of the Year 2019 on Friday 7 June. More >>
Stinky pest thwarted
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 9:09 am | NZ Wine
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is one of the biggest risks facing New Zealand’s horticultural sector and outdoor way of life, says a group of horticulture-wide organisations who have come together to help stop the damaging hitch-hiker making a home here. More >>
Young Viticulturist wins Young Horticulturist of the Year
Friday, 9 November 2018, 11:32 am | NZ Wine
A huge congratulations to Annabel Bulk from Felton Road for becoming the Young Horticulturist of the Year 2018. Having won the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year competition at the end of August, she went on to represent the viticultural sector in this tough ... More >>
Hyundai awarded to winner of Viticulturalist competition
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 1:04 pm | NZ Wine
Annabel Bulk was thrilled to receive a Hyundai Kona Elite yesterday as the premium prize for winning the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2018. She will have full use of this trendy Hyundai SUV for a year, which will be perfect for driving around ... More >>
Bayer Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year 2018
Monday, 16 July 2018, 1:36 pm | NZ Wine
Congratulations to Ben Richards from Indevin who became the Bayer Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year 2018 on Friday 13th July. This is the second consecutive year Richards has competed in the National Final, however he was representing Hawke’s ... More >>
New Zealand confirmed number 3 in USA wine market
Monday, 26 February 2018, 8:19 am | NZ Wine
Surpassing several major wine producing countries, New Zealand has again been ranked the third biggest wine importer (dollar value) to the USA. More >>
Canterbury Cabernet Franc Wins Bragato Champion Wine Award
Friday, 1 September 2017, 9:40 am | NZ Wine
A Cabernet Franc from Canterbury has come out on top at this year’s Bragato Wine Awards. More >>
Women in Wine NZ Launch Event Sold Out
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 9:04 am | NZ Wine
Women in Wine NZ launch event sold out The first New Zealand Winegrowers’ Women in Wine NZ event, sponsored by Plant and Food Research, has drawn a capacity crowd with all 165 tickets snapped up. Tonight’s event at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim, ... More >>
Annabel Bulk Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year
Monday, 17 July 2017, 10:13 am | NZ Wine
Congratulations to Annabel Bulk from Felton Road who has become the Bayer Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year 2017. She will be the first female contestant through to the National Final since 2011 and only the fourth ever female to compete ... More >>
Northern Young Viticulturist of the Year 2017 announced
Monday, 3 July 2017, 10:50 am | NZ Wine
Congratulations to Tim Adams from Obsidian who became the Bayer Auckland/Northern Young Viticulturist of the Year for the second year in a row on Friday 30 June at Goldie Estate. Congratulations also goes to Jake Dromgool from The Landing in Kerikeri ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker 2016
Monday, 4 July 2016, 11:19 am | NZ Wine
Congratulations to Alex Roper from Mission Estate for winning Hawkes Bay Young Winemaker 2016. The competition took place on 1 July at EIT in Taradale followed by dinner and contestants speeches at Mission Estate. Yvonne Lorkin was the charming and entertaining ... More >>
Food and wine go hand-in-hand at Sauvignon Celebration
Monday, 1 February 2016, 9:54 am | NZ Wine
Crisp consumer favourite: Sauvignon Blanc, will be paired alongside a gourmet selection of New Zealand produce at the up-coming International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration in Marlborough. More >>
Wine industry global influencers to speak at celebration
Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 9:59 am | NZ Wine
Wine industry global influencers to speak at international celebration A selection of the crème de la crème of the international wine world will be presenting at the inaugural International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration, held in Marlborough from ... More >>