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…
Recent
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…
Canned wine growing in popularity
Selling wine in a can is nothing especially new, it just hasn’t been embraced by wine producers, but is it…
Integrating sheep onto vineyards
With 27 million sheep in New Zealand it is not surprising that a number will end up in amongst the…
National
Making organic vineyards sustainable – the novel Amisfield approach
A new approach to viticulture has been developed in Amisfield in Central Otago, which can improve the sustainability of drip-irrigated…
Sauvignon 19
With Sauvignon 19 just a matter of weeks away, Tessa Nicholson asks organising Chair Patrick Materman a few pertinent questions
French look to work with NZ
A French research organisation studying the effects of climate change on viticulture, is hoping to partner up with New Zealand…
Legends of New Zealand Wine
At this year’s New Zealand International Wine Show Tim and Judy Finn were awarded the highest accolade within the New…
Lincoln develops Masters in Wine and Viticulture
Lincoln University is offering students the chance to undertake a one-year Masters in Wine and Viticulture from 2019.
Regional
Shortage of worker accommodation needs to be addressed
Central Otago grape growers and orchardists will continue to face labour shortages at critical times like harvest, if the region…
Frost event a ‘freeze’
The Central Otago wine industry may have “dodged a bullet” with a record long and severe early season October frost,…
Lessons learned from Kaikoura Quake
Following the Kaikoura earthquake two years ago, the people impact was the greatest priority for the Pernod Ricard Winemakers’ management…
Duncan Forsyth – outstanding service
Getting involved in the burgeoning Central Otago wine industry and putting his hand up to contribute seemed the most natural…
Te Kano Estate
Passionate about Central Otago’s wines and environment, American-born proprietor Rhonda Lloyd’s vision has fuelled a unique vineyard and environmental restoration…
Opinion
Tune in, turn on and drink less wine
If New Zealand legalises medical marijuana, which seems likely, what effect is that likely to have on wine sales?
The year ahead
Another New Year has begun and at least on the weather front appears to have started well with lots of…
Extracting value from the Strategic Review
By now most members should be well aware that the results from the recent Strategic Review have been delivered to…
Think smart, look ahead
The theme of the recent Bragato Conference seemed to resonate strongly with many attendees – we have certainly had a…
Profiles
Women in Wine: Jenny Dobson
Oliver Styles spoke to owner and founder of Domaine Dujac, Jenny Dobson. Here's what he found out.
Q & A with NZW’s Marketing Manager, Asia, Natalie Potts
We asked New Zealand Winegrowers' Marketing Manager, Asia, Natalie Potts about NZW's strategy in Asia and the future of NZ…
Women in Wine: Eveline Fraser
Eveline Fraser’s ascent to the role of Consulting Winemaker in Marlborough has been anything but conventional.
Twice entered, twice won
After years as a winemaker Andy Anderson decided to enter his first wine show last year.
Women in Wine: Sarah Szegota
Sarah Szegota had always planned to combine work with passion, only it was art rather than wine that she planned…
Industry
Women in Wine: Mentoring programme a great success
The reasons for applying to be part of the Women in Wine mentoring programme may have differed for the 16…
How to keep the birds at bay
There is no denying birds can do serious damage if left to forage at will on ripening grapes.
China: Leading the market
Is the hype around China as a growing wine market a real thing – or is it a fantasy based…
Drinking wine when it’s illegal
Lee Suckling travelled to the Middle East and learned the hard way that wine drinking isn’t impossible, but it’s not…
Corkscrews add a point of difference
As New Zealand wineries were preparing for the first National Cellar Door Day, one Marlborough company was adding 700 corkscrews…
Machinery & Products
Ozone in the vineyard
The word ozone conjures up images of big holes in the atmosphere, stronger UV light, the risk of severe sunburn…
Drones versus birds
Drones may soon be joining the armoury of weapons used to scare birds away from ripening grapes after a trial…
On site brett testing
Brettanomyces bruxellensis is the bane of winemakers throughout the world. Known simply as Brett, its impact can lead to unpleasant…
Spray nozzle engineering
Spray Nozzle Engineering Australasia has opened two new tank head repair and cleaning Centres of Excellence, in Melbourne, Australia and…
Grape brain
Estimating grape yields is a headache for the wine industry – but now there’s an app for that.
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