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Mission Possible: Driving autonomous technology in New Zealand vineyards
An autonomous vineyard tractor developed in Marlborough is a "game changer" for the wine industry, says Pernod Ricard Winemakers' Transformation…Long dry season in Central
Central Otago had "a tricky little vintage", says James Dicey of Grape Vision.Māori Point: Doctors of Winegrowing
Swapping microscopes in the neuroscience lab for microscopes in the barrel hall was not exactly a considered pathway for Dr…Debbie Sparks and her Tiki family
"Vineyard work wasn't my thing," says Debbie Sparks, looking back at her first impressions of pruning in North Canterbury.National
The Social Place: Keep it real... But, really?
When frost hit Bordeaux last month, we all saw the images of candles and straw bales as producers worked through…
The Marketing Place: Intel & Insights
In response to member feedback on desired topics to cover for our webinar series, we recently held a very well-attended…The Marketing Place: Sauvignon Blanc Day
New Zealand Winegrowers was again at the forefront of International Sauvignon Blanc Day celebrations recently, with retail, media and influencer…Wine Tourism
The opening of the trans-Tasman bubble in April was an exciting development which will benefit our industry in multiple ways,…Storyteller: Telling good tales for better sales
After more than a century making great wine, Babich Wines has begun to harvest its stories as well.Regional
Long dry season in Central
Central Otago had "a tricky little vintage", says James Dicey of Grape Vision.
Vintage 2021 - North Canterbury
Finding excellent crops on Greystone's hillside vineyards was "great, but also gutting", says winemaker Dom Maxwell.Vintage 2021 - Nelson
Nelson was dealt a significantly low fruit set and crop this year, says Andrew Greenhough, with yields of Greenhough Vineyards'…Mahi in Marlborough
Brian Bicknell is carfully watching the shifting landscapes of hospitality around the world, hoping to gauge the strength of Mahi's…Vintage 2021 - Gisborne
The 2021 harvest was the latest in a run of kind harvests for Gisborne, says Matawhero owner Kirsten Searle.Opinion
The Big Dipper
Once a year, when capsicum prices bottom out (which means they’re at their freshest best) I make the Big Dipper,…
Bob's Blog: Back to the Future
An increasing number of winemakers are employing ancient winemaking techniques to produce wines with gustatory as well as historic merit.Postcard: Winemaker Nick Lane writes from his new base in the UK
It's now been five months since I moved from Champagne to Kent.Fizz Facts
Our annual Christmas Eve party put pressure on my modest stock of champagne flutes. I have about 30 champagne flutes…Wine serving order
The general convention for serving order is dry before sweet, ordinary before fine, and young before old.Profiles
Road Trip: A 2021 vintage tour
Richard Brimer worked his first vintage to save money for a camera, having left school at 15 to do a…
Varietal Profile: Gris Anatomy
Pinot Gris is the fourth most planted grape in New Zealand, with 2,593 hectares nationwide, up from 157ha in 2001.Sustainability Guardian: Engaging wine companies with conservation projects
Denis Marshall has worn plenty of hats throughout his working life, but his plea to the wine industry has required…New Vintage: Scouting a new way forward
Scout sources fruit from two wine territories – the South Island and South Australia - to create small batch wines.Women in Wine: Living to the edge of the canvas
Wine has been a supporting act in much of Sophie Parker-Thomson’s life, but the Master of Wine credits a dinner…Industry
Biosecurity Update: Leading the way - Pernod Ricard Winemakers signs Biosecurity Business Pledge
The Biosecurity Business Pledge is a partnership which aims to enable all New Zealand businesses to be proactive when it…
Legal Matters: Health and safety update
The recent period has been dominated by a major health and safety concern – the Covid- 19 pandemic.Spatial distribution of grape varieties around New Zealand
Over the past four months, New Zealand Winegrowers has been working with the Hyperfarm team at AgResearch, led by Dr…Wine Weather: Is La Niña leaving us?
La Niña is currently weakening and is forecast to fade out over the next two to three months.Gaining knowledge about likely Xylella fastidiosa vectors in New Zealand
Seven vineyards, in Hawke’s Bay and Canterbury, are taking part in a new biosecurity research project examining the presence of…Machinery & Products
Short on stature, big on performance
With a minimum width of just one metre, Claas Nexos compact tractors are ideally suited to working in the narrowest…
Torque Talk: Spend Wisely But Get the Spec Right
Choosing the right new vineyard tractor is an important decision, given the major capital outlay.Ted on tour
A new and improved version of Naïo Technologies’ autonomous weeding robot, Ted, has been revealed prior to a tour of…Smart Sprayer
Claimed to be some of the most revolutionary spray technology to enter the Australasian market, the BA Smart Sprayer powered…Rex set to go
Italian tractor manufacturer Landini, well-known for its specialised tractors in the vineyard and orchard sectors, has announced a new addition…» Latest Print Issues Online
Editorial
Perfect pivots — Editorial
Misha Wilkinson’s description of “pirouetting” through Covid-19 seems apt, given the industry’s need to stay on its toes throughout this…
Save our soils — Editorial
There’s been something of a makeover in New Zealand vineyards in recent years, as the clean-cut look of sprayed rows…
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Light 'n' Lovely: Low yields but high quality in vintage 2021
Grape yields across the country have taken a hit from poor flowering, but growers and winemakers are welcoming beautiful fruit…
Emerging risk: Fall armyworm is on our doorstep
Spodoptera frugiperda, otherwise known as the highly invasive plant pest fall armyworm, arrived in northern Australia early this year and…
Benchmarking 2020: Profits up and outlook 'cautiously optimistic'
Marlborough grape growers enjoyed a leap in yields and profits for the 2020 season, despite the complications of a Covid-19…