You can spot the frolicsome vibe of Lauren Swift’s wine well before it reaches your glass. It’s signalled in the perky-pink feature wall of her cellar door; in the brand’s pun-cheerful tagline, ‘Swift Wines: stop and smell the rosé’; and in the trio of her “silly sausage dogs”, who lend…
Robust discussions with other suppliers and wine industry clients are especially important during tougher times, says a sales agent for Hydralada.
Making strategic vineyard decisions without reliable climate intelligence is “increasingly risky”, according to the viticulturist behind a free climate modelling resource.
Dr Kate Meyer was stalled in the tomato aisle of the supermarket when inspiration struck.
The sky is the limit for Appellation Marlborough Wine, which is honing its understanding of subregional winegrowing, with detailed soil, character and microclimate data, along with new drone footage exploring Marlborough's unique winegrowing areas.
As New Zealand’s wine regions mature, some unique vineyards are quietly moving out of the background and onto the front label. Emma Jenkins MW explores the relationships and reputations being grown on extraordinary sites, shared by many.
As a harvest buzz rolls down the country, Sophie Preece gets some vintage views.
It's never been more important to celebrate New Zealand's world famous Sauvignon, says Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 Chair Natalie Christensen. The event, to be held in Wairau, Marlborough, 2-4 February, 2027, will include "insightful, reflective and forward-thinking commentaries", she says.
Monte Christo Winery has added educational tours to its historic winery experience, taking visitors "behind the scenes" of winemaking, from grape to bottle to cellar, before a guided wine tasting.
Michael Wentworth has joined the team at Mission Estate Winery, filling the "big shoes" of former Chief Executive Peter Holley, who resigned in September last year, after almost 30 years running the storied Napier venue.
Acquiring a prime site in the heart of the Martinborough Terraces is an exciting move for Nga Waka, says winemaker Paul Mason.
The challenging market conditions being faced by New Zealand's wine industry also represent opportunities for proactive growers and wine producers, says the founder of a new marketplace for grapes.
New Zealand Winegrowers has welcomed the introduction of the Sale and Supplu of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill.
Central Otago will host the Organic & Biodynamic Winegrowing Conferenced from 1-3 June 2027, drawing passionate researchers, practitioners and experts from Aotearoa and beyond.
Auckland-based sommelier Andrea Martinisi will represent the New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Association at the ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026.
The Central Otago Winegrowers Association (COWA) has been invited to provide comment to the expert panel assessing the Bendigo–Ophir Gold Project as part of the Fast Track application.
If there was a competition for the most wallflower-esque of wine labels, Siren Wines would likely place last.
From a secluded corner of South Wairarapa, Paul and Amy Mason aim to forge wines that reflect their place.
When Ben Enock came to New Zealand for vineyard work in 2007, his primary aim was to pay for his children's education at home in Vanuatu.
Building on the success of its inaugural event, WinePro New Zealand returns this winter with “a refreshed and more immersive experience”, say organisers.
A powdery mildew spore trapping trial could significantly reduce early season spraying in New Zealand vineyards, cutting costs and environmental impact.
A New Zealand startup is using satellite data to measure and map soil organic carbon in vineyards and farms over time. Nature Point has been working with global technology provider Downforce Technologies, which combines soil and environmental data with up to date satellite imagery to measure soil organic carbon (SOC)…
Clos Henri Vineyard is using the newest technologies to nurture the oldest traditions.
In a global wine market facing headwinds and overall decline, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc continues to stand out as a remarkable success story.
From the heights of tramping tracks to the depths of picnic baskets, a Banks Peninsular winemaker wants his wines to…
A Wine Marlborough Lifetime Achievement Award is “very premature”, say Kevin and Kimberley Judd, nearly 43 years after they came…
From a secluded corner of South Wairarapa, Paul and Amy Mason aim to forge wines that reflect their place.
