Displaying items by tag: Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaking and photography each require an understanding of science, says Kevin Judd. But the final product is judged by someone else’s senses, “so they’re both an art”.

Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 committee member Richard Ellis hopes international visitors to the event, to be held at Wairau, Marlborough from 2-4 February 2027, will leave with a deeper appreciation of New Zealand wine.

Sonal C. Holland became India's first Master of Wine in 2016 and is a leading figure in the country's rapidly developing wine industry. As New Zealand producers consider the opportunities (and hurdles) of the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement, Sonal is uniquely placed to share insights.

As we begin the 2026/27 financial year, the New Zealand Winegrowers Brand team remains focused on investing where we can deliver the greatest value for members.

In a global wine market facing headwinds and overall decline, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc continues to stand out as a remarkable success story.

OPINION: There are plenty of “happy accidents” behind the phenomenal success of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, said Winemaker Helen Morrison at the International Cool Climate Wine Symposium in Christchurch last month, in a workshop on the evolution of New Zealand’s flagship variety.

Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 is perfectly timed, given the period of turbulence and change in New Zealand wine, says committee chair Natalie Christensen.

OPINION: Sauvignon Blanc was famously introduced to New Zealand by Ross Spence of Matua Valley, and then serendipitously planted in Marlborough by Frank Yukich and Montana Wines in 1975.

Marlborough grape growers Will and Jayne Grigg are "cautiously optimistic" about the future of the region's wine industry.

Pinot Noir might be dwarfed by Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand sales data, but in high end hospitality it's king, says Master of Wine Stephen Wong.