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Tai Nelson
Soljans Estate Vineyard Manager Tai Nelson will compete for the title of 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year in Auckland at the end of October.
Tai, the 2023 New Zealand Young Viticulturist of the Year, will be up against four competitors from other horticultural sectors, showcasing their practical skills, leadership ability, speechcraft, business acumen, and industry knowledge.
Following one of the toughest vintages Auckland has experienced, Soljans Estate Vineyard Manager Tai Nelson was named New Zealand's 2023 Young Viticulturist of the Year. He shares some of the highs and lows of a year of hard mahi.
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