Vineyard Monitoring Report
Lower yields and a reduced grape price for Sauvignon Blanc, along with a 6% rise in operating expenses, saw a major fall in profitability in the Marlborough vineyard model in 2023/2024.
"Global prosecco sales have boomed in the last decade," says Ben. "We wanted to try something different, so we gave it a nudge."
The Glera grapes come from vine cuttings imported from Italy, then propagated by Ormond Nurseries in Marlborough.
Marcus Wickham, Ormond Nurseries General Manager, says after watching the global growth in prosecco sales, they wanted to explore its potential in New Zealand.
"I believe Glera is well suited to our growing conditions: the long, cool ripening period allows full flavour development, and the vine is vigorous, producing a good crop load."
Read more about Balvonie in the December 2023 Winegrower.
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