New Zealand Winegrowers - Latest News [Page 5]
Pinot Noir NZ announces impressive culinary programme
Friday, 2 December 2016, 12:25 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
With just 60 days until New Zealand’s most significant wine event - Pinot Noir NZ 2017, the lid has been lifted on an all-star line-up of kiwi chefs putting food on the table alongside world class New Zealand wines. Al Brown, Graham Brown and ... More >>
Industry plans for Vintage 2017 after Kaikoura Earthquake
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
The New Zealand wine industry is busy planning for the up-coming vintage after taking into account the impact of the recent Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
New Zealand’s sustainable wine production takes centre stage
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers’ Sustainable Because video has received three category nominations at this year’s Annual Taste Awards in Los Angeles, California. More >>
NZ Winegrowers welcomes increase in seasonal workers
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes increase in seasonal workers New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the increase in the number of seasonal workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme announced by Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Immigration ... More >>
Earthquake Impact: Wineries Open for Business
Friday, 18 November 2016, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
This week’s earthquakes were widely felt throughout both the South and North Islands. Marlborough and North Canterbury vineyards and wineries were affected with some reports of broken bottles and damaged tanks which is what you would expect in an earthquake ... More >>
Wine industry welcomes new legislation
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 11:13 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
News of the passing of the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Amendment Bill in parliament last night has been welcomed by New Zealand Winegrowers. “The Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act will be a significant ... More >>
Wineries in clean-up mode
Monday, 14 November 2016, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Marlborough and North Canterbury wineries are now cleaning up after last night’s and today’s earthquakes according to New Zealand Winegrowers. More >>
Regional research institute for wine industry
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers’ proposal to establish a new wine industry research institute in Marlborough is being backed Government. Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed today that the wine research institute is part of an initiative ... More >>
Wine industry to benefit from $6m in research funding
Thursday, 29 September 2016, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
$6 million has been secured to fund the research and development of a new tool to assist New Zealand’s wine industry with better grape yield forecasting. Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce recently announced that the initiative will ... More >>
Diversity of NZ wine rewarded at international competition
Monday, 26 September 2016, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Results released today by one of the world’s most prestigious wine competitions are a testament to the rising quality and diversity of New Zealand wines. New Zealand wines beat entries from around the world to win the top Pinot Noir and Sauvignon ... More >>
International judges announced for Air NZ Wine Awards
Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 11:29 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
Two highly respected international wine personalities will be joining this year’s judging panel for the country’s premier wine competition, the Air New Zealand Wine Awards. More >>
Wine tourism boosted by Auckland Airport grant
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Auckland Airport today announced their support for New Zealand wine tourism by awarding a $50,000 grant to the New Zealand Wine Pure Discovery Project. More >>
2016 Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year announced
Friday, 26 August 2016, 10:07 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
Congratulations to Cameron Price from Villa Maria, Hawke’s Bay who is the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2016. After a tough final Price was thrilled to receive this prestigious reward on Thursday night at the Bragato Wine Awards. “All that ... More >>
2016 Romeo Bragato Wine Awards
Friday, 26 August 2016, 9:49 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
An Auckland Chardonnay and a Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot both shone at this year’s Romeo Bragato Wine Awards. More >>
Wine industry converge in Marlborough
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 11:27 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
Wine industry converge in Marlborough Around 500 grape growers, winemakers, and industry leaders will converge in Marlborough this week to learn, discuss and network at the wine industry’s annual Romeo Bragato Conference. More >>
New Zealand wine exports up 10%
Friday, 19 August 2016, 9:32 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand’s wine industry is well on track to reach its target of $2 billion of exports by 2020, according to Chair of New Zealand Winegrowers, Steve Green. More >>
2016 New Zealand wine vintage supports export growth
Monday, 20 June 2016, 11:25 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
The 2016 New Zealand grape harvest has finished, with high quality fruit being picked across the country. Producers benefited from excellent summer and early autumn weather in grape growing regions, enabling full ripening and flavour development. More >>
Young Viticulturist of the Year Announced
Sunday, 12 June 2016, 8:05 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
Congratulations to Tim Adams from Mudbrick who became the Bayer Auckland/Northern Young Viticulturist of the Year 2016. Although the national competition is now in its eleventh year, this is the first year Auckland has been added as a region to ... More >>
Winegrowers welcomes modernisation of Customs and Excise
Thursday, 19 May 2016, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister of Customs around the modernisation of New Zealand’s Customs and Excise legislation. More >>
International #SauvBlanc Day
Tuesday, 3 May 2016, 10:29 am | New Zealand Winegrowers
International wine lovers will celebrate Sauvignon Blanc by marking the 7th annual International Sauvignon Blanc Day on May 6. Festivities will kick off in New Zealand and continue around the globe, following the sun. More >>