Five New Zealand Winegrowers Fellows were recognised at the New Zealand Wine 2026 Celebration Dinner in late August, with Kevin Judd, Lynnette Hudson, Rex Sunde and Philip Gregan recognised for their tireless contribution to the industry.
As an avid reader with a long career in wine writing and education, Erin Kirschenmann has long known the joy of a good wine with a good book.
Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027, to be held in Wairau Marlborough from 2-4 February 2027, is "an extraordinary opportunity to demonstrate just how diverse our styles can be", says committee member and Craggy Range winemaker Ben Tombs. "More than the established reputation suggests."
What a day at the 2026 New Zealand Wine Business Forum, Winning in Changing Markets.
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Dr Richard Bedford's "exceptional and sustained contribution to the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme" was celebrated at the 2026 Horticulture Industry Awards in late July.
Putting the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival on hold was a tough decision, given the festival's long history in the region, says Wine Marlborough General Manager Marcus Pickens.
Radburnd Cellars has put down permanent roots at an historic Hawke’s Bay site, with the purchase of Stonecroft Winery onthe Gimblett Gravels.
After nearly a decade as Coal Pit Winemaker, Anika Willner has been appointed as General Manager of the family-owned Gibbston estate, while retaining her winemaking role.
The launch of Invivo X, SJP Spicy Jalapeño Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand is the latest innovation in the Kiwi wine company’s partnership with Sarah Jessica Parker.
Anne Escalle, the head of Edmond de Rothschild Heritage’s New Zealand operations, has been made a Knight of the French National Order of Agricultural Merit.
The 2026 Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction raised $454,182 for Cranford Hospice, beating last year’s previous record by more than $84,000.
Tiki Wine & Vineyards has become the first vineyard and winery business in New Zealand to achieve regenerative certification status by A Greener World.
Melissa Tripe knows what a downturn feels like.
When Kate Lattey and Koldo Santamaria planted their dream vineyard in 2020, they knew they wanted to work with winemakers who shared their passion for wine “and expressing what the land can say”.
Generative AI in the workplace, trials in the field, and industry-relevant research took centre stage at this year’s Grape Days events in Central Otago, Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough.
Glyphosate resistance threatens to significantly increase operational costs and reduce profitability in New Zealand vineyards, according to a new report.
Relationships, provenance and premium positioning are helping New Zealand wineries with new customers in challenging global markets. Kat Pickford talks to wineries working hard to grow their global footprint.
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.
One of Australia's most decorated winemakers will speak at the Aotearoa New Zealand Chardonnay Symposium in Hawke's Bay this September.
The 36th Southern Pinot Workshop will be held from 20–22 January 2027.
The 26th Great Wine Capitals International Annual Conference will be held in Hawke's Bay from 18 - 22 October, in a landmark moment for New Zealand's wine and tourism industries.
New Zealanders purchased more than six million litres of imported sparkling wine in 2025, according to NZW data.
A Lincoln University student is set to become the first person to contest both the Young Viticulturist and the Young Winemaker national titles in one year.
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