Category: New Zealand
New Zealand wine industry beset by surging demand, production shortages and supply chain woes
Exacerbated by a grape shortage, the New Zealand wine industry, already reeling with effects of the pandemic, faces yet another looming challenge. A supply shortage is on the horizon as vineyards struggle to keep pace with steadily rising demand.
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Wine researchers address inaugural Eastern Institute of Technology symposium
An inaugural wine research symposium, attended by representatives from industry and researchers from universities, crown research institutes, and polytechs from around New Zealand, was held at Eastern Institute of Technology’s Hawke’s Bay Campus last week.
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New Zealand’s largest contract winemaker acquires major labour supplier
New Zealand’s largest contract winemaker, the Indevin Group, which acquired Villa Maria in September this year, has taken a majority shareholding in a leading labour supplier. The move sees the group sign an unconditional agreement to purchase a 75 per cent shareholding in Thornhill Horticultural Contracting Limited, which is described as “an industry leader in […]
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UK trade deal “fantastic” for Marlborough wine company
A Marlborough wine company is in line for a $1.2 million boost when the UK free trade deal takes effect. The deal, announced on Thursday, will remove tariffs on 97 per cent of goods once a final agreement is settled, including wine.
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New Zealand’s grapegrowers are flocking to sheep
Sheep are becoming popular. Sending flocks of sheep through vines is a low-impact way to mow, weed, and fertilize a vineyard. And New Zealand has a lot of sheep — 27 million of them, which means they outnumber the people five to one.
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NZ’s canned wine exports set for multimillion-dollar growth from US expansion
One of New Zealand’s largest exporters of canned wine in Wairarapa has launched a multimillion-dollar expansion into North America, as its share of the global small format wine market grows.
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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc shortage ‘not going away any time soon’, retailer warns
UK consumers need to embrace new countries for their fix of Sauvignon Blanc as the lack of availability of Marlborough New Zealand is likely to continue for some time, the BWS boss at UK supermarket retailer Morrisons has warned.
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Regenerative agriculture: global market potential
In February 2020 Bragato Research Institute and New Zealand Winegrowers collaborated with Beef + Lamb New Zealand to explore the global market potential for regeneratively produced red meat and wine products from Aotearoa.
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Early Recruits: Turning seasonal work into full time employment
The wine industry needs a more collaborative approach to labour, says New Zealand Wineries Chief Executive Lou Miller, as she stares down the barrel of a labour-short vintage in Marlborough. “There are so many variables and everyone is fighting for the same staff,” she said. “I really think there needs to be some industry thought […]
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Acclaimed Gibbston vineyard up for sale
Renowned Kiwi actor Sam Neill is selling his Gibbston vineyard as he looks to grow his acclaimed Two Paddocks winery, presenting an outstanding lifestyle and income opportunity for a new owner. Nestled in the heart of the celebrated Gibbston winegrowing district, The First Paddock is a certified organic vineyard in a stunning rural Otago setting, […]
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Sauvignon Blanc sold at BWS and Dan Murphy’s recalled over undeclared sulphites
A popular white wine sold at BWS and Dan Murphy’s nationally has been recalled due to containing an allergen not declared on the bottle’s label. All 2021 bottles of South Island White Mist Sauvignon Blanc 750ml are being recalled due to containing sulphites as an undeclared allergen.
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New Zealand winemakers search for vineyard workers for 2022 harvest
New Zealand winemakers are appealing for vineyard workers for the 2022 harvest as the labour shortage begins to have a knock on effect following COVID-19 border restrictions. In Marlborough, an estimated 1200 people are needed to harvest the 2022 vintage, which usually begins in early March.
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Foley Wines plans to buy vineyard
An NZX-listed Marlborough-based wine company has announced its intention to buy Central Otago’s Zebra Bendigo Flat Vineyard. Foley Wines told the market it had entered into a conditional contract to buy the Bendigo property off Zebra Vineyards, subject to Overseas Investment Office approval.
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COVID strikes again this time Hawke’s Bays premium Wine Auction
Organisers of New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay wine auction have announced the 30th edition has been cancelled for 2021. General manager Elisha Milmine said “the event committee have worked through every event scenario consider ongoing COVID-19 risks and alert level restrictions”. “Unfortunately, it is clear to us that we are not able to safely stage the […]
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Shortage of NZ wine in the UK
The UK is being hit by a shortage of New Zealand wine as exporters struggle with low grape volumes and strong demand. The UK is New Zealand’s second largest export market for wine, but according to a report, some of the country’s favourite brands of Sauvignon Blanc could disappear from shelves in the run up […]
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Peter Russell becomes 2021 Marlborough Young Winemaker of the Year
Peter Russell from Matua Wines has been congratulated after becoming the 2021 Tonnellerie de Mercurey Marlborough Young Winemaker of the Year. Peter was defending the title so was delighted to win the Marlborough competition for a second year in a row. He will now focus on taking out the national title when he competes against […]
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