
Nature has little regard for supply and demand equations, and there were abundant, high-quality crops for many around the country this harves. While the industry grapples with slowing markets, excess supply and uncertainty around trade barriers, Sophie Preece hears that vintage 2025 kicked off with perfect parcels of delicious fruit.

It's been 51 years since Hermann and Agnes Seifried planted vines in Nelson, establishing what is now the South Island's oldest wine producer. Their son Chris, who has spent his entire life navigating the vagaries of nature, markets and regulations, says excellent 2024 wines are welcome boost in tough times.
Wrights Vineyard & Winery, with its focus on organic practices, sustainability and community, was a finalist in the inaugural New Zealand Qualmark Wine Tourism Award, presented as part of New Zealand Winegrowers' Altogether Unique 2024.
Leon Henson, Vineyard Manager at Batch Winery and Auckland's Young Viticulturist of the Year 2024, looks at the year that was.
This year Kumeu River Winemaker Michael Brajkovich MW was named 2024 Winemakers' Winemaker by the Institute of Masters of Wine, and a 2024 New Zealand Winegrowers Fellow.
Charlotte Read is a committee member for Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025, to be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 11-13 February.
Sommit is back
Toast Martinborough
Venita Simcox has come a long way since she tried her first red wine – a 1982 Château Margaux – and hated it.
Wine Business Forum
The Central Dozen isn’t about finding the “shiniest examples” of Central Otago Pinot Noir, says Felton Road Winemaker Blair Walter of a new annual selection programme.
Pyramid Valley had its longest Chardonnay Vintage ever this year, thanks to Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago fruit travelling to the North Canterbury winery.
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