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2008 vintage report for New Zealand

The 2008 New Zealand grape harvest rose 39% from 2007 to 285,000t. According to New Zealand Winegrowers 2008 Vintage Survey the jump is due to a combination of an increased producing area and favourable growing conditions.

New Zealand Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan said the increased harvest was a “real opportunity to grow sales in new and existing export markets in the year ahead towards New Zealand’s target of NZ$1b of exports by 2010. At the same time, the larger harvest will present a challenge to winery sales and marketing efforts to ensure that New Zealand’s premium image continues to go from strength to strength”.

Sauvignon Blanc showed a significant increase, and Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris are showing strong export sales, while Chardonnay was smaller than 2007.