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In Braden Crosby’s many years as a winemaker and viticulturist in the Wairarapa, he enjoyed the mix of practical, applied…BRIght Ideas: Viva la (varietal) revolution
New Zealand's wine industry is “severely lacking in any diversity”, says the head of a research programme working to secure…Transformational holiday job
When Dario Jerez started work as a vintage cellar hand at Indevin, he expected to stay a few months.Indevin Tech: Clouding about with wine
Harvesters weighing fruit in situ, digital dashboards with real time data, live map scheduling, and a sonic bird scarer cruising…National
Light year impacts profits
A combination of lower grape yields, lower price per tonne, and increasing vineyard operating costs, is hitting Marlborough grapegrowers in…
Research & Innovation Forum explores smarter winegrowing
The inaugural Research and Innovation forum will explore research on the horizon, technology on the ground, and smart ways of…Altogether Unique: Navigating a bright future for New Zealand wine
Altogether Unique 2024 is a chance to connect with colleagues, celebrate fresh successes, showcase industry stalwarts, and dig into the…Top Wineries of New Zealand
Bannockburn producer Felton Road has been named Winery of the Year New Zealand 2024 by The Real Review, a list…Dam Safety
The new Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022 came into force in May, covering dams of a certain height and volume…Regional
Central Otago - Finding the perfect dozen
The Central Dozen isn’t about finding the “shiniest examples” of Central Otago Pinot Noir, says Felton Road Winemaker Blair Walter…
North Canterbury - Return to 'classic'
Pyramid Valley had its longest Chardonnay Vintage ever this year, thanks to Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago fruit travelling to…Marlborough's Small Town Winery
Marlborough’s 2024 vintage was “a return to form for Marlborough summers”, says Astrolabe General Manager Libby Levett.High fliers at Abel in Nelson
Abel flew through its spray programme – quite literally – in the lead up to vintage 2024.It takes a village - Craggy Range in Martinborough
A team of seasonal vineyard workers in Wairarapa are proving a fast, cohesive and dedicated bunch - and that's not…Opinion
Drops of God
OPINION: Drops of God is a mini-series about a large wine inheritance and the civilised battle between a Japanese wine enthusiast,…
The world's hardest working Master of Wine?
OPINION: At 47 years of age Nicholas Paris has achieved far more than most of us hope to in a lifetime.Point of View: The future of technology and innovation in wine
OPINION: The role primary industries play in New Zealand’s economy has changed dramatically in the past 10 years.Bob's Blog: Going topless
OPINION: A year or so ago I congratulated Waiheke wine producer Destiny Bay for removing capsules from their bottles.Bob's blog: Genuine forgeries
OPINION: The world’s most notorious wine forger has served his 10-year prison sentence and is back in business, creating wine…Profiles
Transformational holiday job
When Dario Jerez started work as a vintage cellar hand at Indevin, he expected to stay a few months.
Kumeu River Cellar Master hits half century
Nigel Tibbits was 16 years old when he accepted a job with Maté Brajkovich at San Marino Vineyards.The Profile: Chris Scott
Chris Scott was driven by boredom when he picked up his dad’s copy of the Cuisine New Zealand Wine Annual…Brood Fermentation
Brood Fermentation is doing things differently.Women in Wine: Sarah-Kate Dineen
You'd be hard-pressed to find a more glee-rich photo than that of Sarah-Kate Dineen holding the Heritage Rosebowl trophy at the…Industry
PhD Précis: Gillean Miller
Auckland University PhD candidate Gillean Miller won the best student presentation prize at the inaugural New Zealand Wine Centre Scientific…
Grape Days
In Braden Crosby’s many years as a winemaker and viticulturist in the Wairarapa, he enjoyed the mix of practical, applied…BRIght Ideas: Viva la (varietal) revolution
New Zealand's wine industry is “severely lacking in any diversity”, says the head of a research programme working to secure…Indevin Tech: Clouding about with wine
Harvesters weighing fruit in situ, digital dashboards with real time data, live map scheduling, and a sonic bird scarer cruising…On Your Behalf
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H2Ortigator - the plant babysitter
A New Zealand startup is offering a novel approach to irrigation and nutrition management, specifically designed to optimise the growth…
Streamlining nitrogen testing in winemaking
A Kiwi start-up is harnessing enzyme technology to simplify nitrogen testing for winemakers, a critical factor in producing quality wines.Apping into old ways of farming
New technology can enable older ways of winegrowing, says Abby Rose, who developed the Sectormentor app for her family’s farm…Balancing innovation, cost and integration
In the rapidly advancing world of viticulture, technology is becoming an indispensable ally.Spraying smarter to grow better
In a competitive and dynamic landscape such as viticulture, the ability to effectively trial, evaluate and embed innovations can provide…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Biosecurity - Our Responsibility
OPINION: The news could not have been more concerning – an industry member deliberately and illegally imported grapevines into New…
Editorial: Vintage Perspectives
OPINION: In this edition we check out vintage perspectives from around New Zealand, with many reporting lighter than typical yields…
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Taking two sustainability awards at two events on a single evening felt like "true recognition" of the work Lawson's Dry…
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