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Two from two for Simon Gourley
First he was the Central Otago representative at this year’s Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year. Then he was the…Hawke’s Bay and Central dominate awards
It was a case of family owned wineries taking out the top trophies at this year’s New Zealand Wine of…A Saint, a Pope and a grapevine
As New Zealand’s wine industry celebrates its 200th year, Dr Richard Smart provides us with a story that links New…Celebrating 200 years past and future
Two hundred years ago, the very first grape vines were planted into New Zealand soils by Reverend Samuel Marsden at…National
Mud House develops kosher wine
Mud House Wines may not be the first or the only winery in New Zealand to develop a kosher wine,…
Saving Sauvignon Blanc... and Marlborough
Viticulturist Richard Smart explains the growing threat to Marlborough’s wine industry: trunk disease.Bayer Young Vit of the Year
For the second year running an emerging leader from Central Otago has taken out the national title of Bayer Young…Breaking through the agricultural challenges
Our growing world needs more food production than ever — yet it will have to be produced with less water…Challenged to think and do
The year 2050 was mentioned often in this year’s Bragato Conference.Regional
Organic winegrowing in Central Otago
Winegrowers in Central Otago are embracing organic practices at a rate that “punches above their weight”.
Sommeliers rank Marlborough winery
In the first Sommeliers Choice Awards held in the US, a Marlborough winery gained medals for every single wine they…Central viticulturist shortlisted for international recognition
Since graduating from Lincoln University in 2004, Central Otago viticulturist Nick Paulin has been on a steep upward trajectory.Dam – not enough water
The summer of 2019 is not the first time Marlborough has suffered from a big dry.Homage set to double
It’s high in price, small in production and set to grow following high quality grapes from the 2018 vintage.Opinion
A standout year
The past year has been a momentous one for our sector. For me the past 12 months has been marked…
Review: A Seat at the Table
If A Seat at the Table hasn’t made it onto your must-see movie radar yet, it will.What’s a perfume lover to do about wine?
It's okay to embrace wearing fragrances when tasting wine, despite what others say. Lee Suckling explains.Food-Friendly Wines — Bob's Blog
What are best food-friendly wines? Bob Campbell, MW offers his picks.Any Old Vines? — Bob's Blog
How important is vine age to wine quality?Profiles
Wine is in Charlotte Read’s blood
The new GM of Marketing for New Zealand Winegrowers can’t help but laugh at how she used to consider anything…
Two from two for Simon Gourley
First he was the Central Otago representative at this year’s Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year. Then he was the…Warren Moran
Professor Warren Moran, a prominent geographer and thought-leader for the wine industry passed away on 13 August 2019.From New Zealand to France
New Zealanders Graeme and Julie Bott have created a successful wine estate in one of France’s most famous wine regions.Super judge — Jim Harre
Jim Harre is the first to admit he keeps a low profile for someone with such a big influence on…Industry
A Saint, a Pope and a grapevine
As New Zealand’s wine industry celebrates its 200th year, Dr Richard Smart provides us with a story that links New…
Raising the bar on NZ Pinot
Changes are afoot for New Zealand’s next Pinot Noir Celebration. Tessa Nicholson looks at how organisers are raising the bar.Pruner to represent NZ
It is 19 years since Kerry Hammond completed his viticulture diploma, and in that time he has probably pruned tens…A NZ success story
A company that is changing the face of vineyards here in New Zealand has just recently taken out the Supreme…Going with the flow to combat trunk disease
Unimpeded sap movement is crucial for a healthy vine, but often foiled by pruning techniques, says Simonit & Sirch master…Machinery & Products
Mechanisation new for the US
The impetus behind developing the Klima stripper back in 2007 was a continual lack of labour during the pruning season.
New machinery for the vineyard
Mark Daniel on what's new in machinery for the vineyard.New Holland launches Braud 9000 series grape harvesters
New Holland Agriculture has introduced the new Braud 9000 series to its portfolio of self-propelled grape harvesters, with the 9090L…Collaboration increases capability
Initially designed to assist fertiliser spreading trucks operating on steep New Zealand hill country, TracMap’s GPS guidance and job management…Tractor for tight spaces
Italian specialist tractor manufacturer SAME, part of the SDF Group, used the recent EIMA 18 Expo in Bologna, to roll…» Latest Print Issues Online
Editorial
End of a great year — Editorial
The past 12 months have been full on for the New Zealand wine industry.
The challenges of the past and future — Editorial
The past forms the present and the present leads to the future. That is basically the theme of this issue…
Popular Reads
Green tea instead of Sulphur
A Marlborough winery is attempting to replace sulphur dioxide (SO2) from their organic Sauvignon Blanc and replace it with green…
The cold, hard facts
Could pesticides and genetically engineered food be causing rising health issues in children?
The natural growth of organics
This is the third Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference Tessa Nicholson has attended. And given the success, it is unlikely…