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Sustainability key to Bragato Research winery
The Bragato Research Institute is breaking ground in terms of its research winery.Celebrating 30 years in Bridge Pa Triangle
When Anthonius and Leonarda Ham emigrated to New Zealand from the Netherlands in the 1960s, there were probably no thoughts…Soil compaction a worrying trend
A 19-year soil monitoring programme in Marlborough is showing viticultural use is leading to more compact soils, increased nutrient loss…The German Riesling connection
Joelle Thomson tells the story of how the Giesen brothers bought a vineyard in their homeland on the Mosel River.National
Breaking through the cloud
Two PhD students from Victoria University have developed a machine that could change the face of winemaking in New Zealand.
Cellar Door of the Year
The importance of cellar doors can never be underestimated.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…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…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,…Regional
Celebrating 30 years in Bridge Pa Triangle
When Anthonius and Leonarda Ham emigrated to New Zealand from the Netherlands in the 1960s, there were probably no thoughts…
Soil compaction a worrying trend
A 19-year soil monitoring programme in Marlborough is showing viticultural use is leading to more compact soils, increased nutrient loss…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.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
Lyndsey Harrison – Zebra Vineyards, Central Otago
Lyndsey Harrison’s career has taken her all over the world and she’s been on the scene in two developing new…
37 years well spent
Mention the name Andy Frost to wine industry members in New Zealand and they will comment on what a resolute…Innovation and passion acknowledged
John Forrest who turned his back on neurophysiology in 1988 to become a winemaker, has been acknowledged by the Marlborough…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…Industry
The German Riesling connection
Joelle Thomson tells the story of how the Giesen brothers bought a vineyard in their homeland on the Mosel River.
Take stewardship of glass recycling
A young Marlborough producer is encouraging government and the New Zealand wine industry to take ownership of their glass recycling,…A success story
In just two and a half years the New Zealand Winegrowers’ Women in Wine initiative has grown in stature both…Perfect labels
A new guide by the NZ Wine Packaging Forum offers advice on creating the perfect wine label.Green tea instead of Sulphur
A Marlborough winery is attempting to replace sulphur dioxide (SO2) from their organic Sauvignon Blanc with green tea.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…
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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?
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.