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Monday, 11 January 2016, 12:20 pm | NZ Wine
Over 300 guests will descend on Marlborough in early February to take part in the first ever International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration. Delegates from 18 countries will hear from some of the world’s most renowned wine writers and educators, and ... More >>
Sauvignon Blanc, NZ’s $1.1 billion export to be celebrated
Friday, 18 December 2015, 12:22 pm | NZ Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand’s most popular wine export, will be celebrated in style next year at the first ever International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration, held in Marlborough from 1-3 February. More >>
First Japanese MW, Ken Ohashi confirmed for Pinot Noir NZ
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 1:57 pm | NZ Wine
Japan’s most eminent wine and sake expert Ken Ohashi, MW, will be arriving on New Zealand shores as guest speaker at Pinot Noir NZ 2017. Having been awarded his MW in September, Mr Ohashi is the first Japanese MW, and the only individual in the ... More >>
NZ Wineries Dare to Pink this Summer
Friday, 13 November 2015, 9:09 am | NZ Wine
New Zealand wine & lifestyle website Sip NZ Wine ( sipnzwine.com ) is launching a Rosé campaign this February, joining forces with New Zealand wine producers to make a rumble about Rosé. More >>
International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration adds WOW Factor
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 2:20 pm | NZ Wine
New Zealand’s first ever International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration, from 1 to 3 February next year, promises to WOW attendees with a unique line up of activities. Media, winemakers, marketers and trade representatives from around the globe will ... More >>
Wine Industry welcomes progress with South Korea Trade Deal
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 10:21 am | NZ Wine
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes news that the Tariff Amendment Bill was passed through Parliament on Friday, a big step towards implementing the Free Trade Agreement with South Korea. More >>
Australian Sommeliers to attend inaugural scholarship
Monday, 28 September 2015, 10:29 am | NZ Wine
New Zealand Winegrowers has announced the names of nine successful sommeliers who will participate in the inaugural Sommit Scholarship, held in New Zealand from 30 January to 6 February 2016. More >>
Hawkes Bay Young Viticulturist of the Year 2015 announced
Tuesday, 7 July 2015, 11:03 am | NZ Wine
Congratulations to Caleb Dennis from Craggy Range who became the Bayer Hawkes Bay Young Viticulturist of the Year 2015 last week and now goes through to the National Final. This annual competition is now in its 10th year and has become an important ... More >>
New Zealand wine region honoured with its own Riedel glass
Tuesday, 24 March 2015, 4:22 pm | NZ Wine
New Zealand wine has captured the attention of Riedel Crystal, the 300-year-old world leader in varietal-specific glassware, resulting in the launch of a Central Otago Pinot Noir glass. More >>
Record wine exports mark the start of vintage 2015
Monday, 9 March 2015, 8:59 am | NZ Wine
Wine exports have reached a record high and now stand at $1.37 billion, up 8.2%, propelling wine to New Zealand’s 6th biggest export good. This strong demand in key markets bodes well for the wine industry, whose 2015 grape harvest is now underway. ... More >>
New Zealand and England Tie in ‘Battle of the Bubbles’
Friday, 20 February 2015, 12:24 pm | NZ Wine
A New Zealand v England sports match is always a stirring occasion but it is not just on the cricket pitch the two nations compete this week. In a tasty twist on the 'battle of the hemispheres' New Zealand sparkling wine and English sparkling ... More >>
Wine exports exceed $1.3 billion
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 9:59 am | NZ Wine
The latest Statistics New Zealand data shows New Zealand wine exports have exceeded $1.3 billion for the first time. "The very robust export performance over the past 12 months reflects the continued demand in key markets and increased availability ... More >>
Record year of success at International Wine Challenge
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:49 pm | NZ Wine
New Zealand collect 38 Gold medals at IWC including 13 gold for their Pinot Noirs. More >>
Sam Neill, Pigs and Pinot Noir NZ 2013
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 1:51 pm | NZ Wine
Sam Neill, Pigs and Pinot Noir NZ 2013 New Zealand’s biggest wine event begins in eleven weeks. More >>
NZ Pinot Noirs Triumph at Major International Competition
Friday, 12 October 2012, 9:33 am | NZ Wine
New Zealand Pinot Noir shone at this year’s International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). Over half of the country’s Gold Medals were awarded to wines made from the variety, while the Valli Gibbston Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010 beat all other ... More >>