Organic Conference
Nick Pett is Committee Co-chair for the Organic & Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference, taking place in Marlborough from 16-18 June.
2-23 June 2023
The Food and Wine Classic (F.A.W.C) is back for four weekends in June with a delightfully packed programme that includes a Crispy Crackling Christmas at The Urban Winery, an exploration of New Zealand Grand Crus with Smith and Sheth, and a Global Kitchen at Mission Estate.
Pinot Noir Programme
12 June - Wairarapa
14 June - Central Otago
Bragato Research Institute (BRI) is sharing some of the findings from the Pinot Noir Programme with a series of workshops, which kicked off in Marlborough and May and continue in Wairarapa and Central Otago in June. The workshops will have presentations from researchers inside the programme, international research, discussions led by regional producers, and a tasting of research Pinot Noir.
The Organic & Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference
20-22 June
Returning after a four-year hiatus, the three-day Organic & Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference brings together leading local and international experts to inform and connect producers across the wine industry and inspire the future of winegrowing in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Grape Days 2023
18 July - Marlborough
20 July - Hawke's Bay
26 July - Central Otago
New Zealand's wine regions each have unique challenges and opportunities, so the 2023 Grape Das events have been tailored to ensure the most relevant research is shared. BRI is working with its science partners and local industry experts to deliver timely and thought-provoking research to grapegrowers, with a focus on helping members apply the findings. To help support the region, Gisborne's Grape Days will be livestreamed from the Hawke's Bay event, and botht the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne Grape Days events will be free for NZW members.
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Spray Days 2023
8 August - 14 September
nzwine.com/members/events/workshops
The Spray Days roadshow - running in wine regions throughout New Zealand - works to connect growers with industry experts and provide best practice advice.
Young Viticulturist National Final
30-31 August
nzwine.com/en/events/young-vit
The 2023 Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition will run throughout New Zealand wine regions in June and July, with the winners going on to compete at the national final in Hawke's Bay on 30 August, with an awards dinner the next night. The competition was launched in 2006 and has continued to go from strength to strength, supporting passionate young viticulturists aged under 30, while building a strong, supportive community of previous contestants, industry members and suppliers. The contestants undergo a mix of practical and theoretical questions, and also compete in the BioStart Hortisports race, before a quiz round and speech at the awards dinner. Tahryn Mason (pictured) won the 2022 Marlborough competition and then the national final. At the time, he said the competitions were a "real learning opportunity" every year, after four regional competitions and two tilts at the national title. "Trying to learn from my mistakes and plug the gaps in my knowledge has really driven me to work hard to become better year in, year out."
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Save the Date for Düsseldorf
10-12 March 2024
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) plans to have a stronger presence at ProWein Düsseldorf in 2024, with a wider range of exhibiting options for members. NZW is contacting wineries with sign up options and required responses by 30 June 2023.
