Category: New Zealand
End of an era for NZ sparkling wine with popular drop set to be discontinued
It’s a sad day for Kiwi drinkers following an announcement that Bernadino, one of New Zealand’s cheapest sparkling wine brands, is being discontinued. Lion New Zealand, the liquor company that owns and distributes Bernadino, confirmed production of the sparkling wine has stopped due to rising costs. Source: Stuff
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Relief from growers at news RSE workers can soon skip MIQ
Fruit and vegetable growers have welcomed the Government’s decision to streamline the process to allow seasonal workers into the country from Pacific Island countries. The decision had come after many months of negotiations between industry and the Government, Apple and Pears chief executive Alan Pollard said.
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Villa Maria in conditional sale to NZ-owned wine company Indevin
After nine months, Villa Maria has been bought by New Zealand-owned wine company Indevin, which says it plans further investment in the brand. The sale of 100 per cent of shares in Villa Maria Estate, if finalised, will include wineries in Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay and Auckland, vineyards, supplier agreements, and the brands Villa Maria, Esk […]
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Kiwi winemakers Invivo join the medal haul with three golds at NY Awards
As Kiwis continue to bring in the medals at the Tokyo Olympics, a Waikato winery has managed to pick up a swag of medals of a different kind. Invivo Wines picked up three gold medals at the 11th Annual New York International Wine Awards for wines it’s worked in collaboration with, actress Sarah Jessica Parker […]
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Mt Difficulty winemaker resigns
Matt Dicey steps down after more than 20 years as chief winemaker at the Bannockburn winery Mt Difficulty. His place will be taken by Greg Lane who leaves his position as winemaker for Central Otago winery, Amisfield Wines. Source: The Real Review
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Adversity spawns ‘creativity and innovation’ in NZ wine industry
But from adversity comes creativity and innovation, and I am extremely proud of the way in which both our country and industry has tackled some extremely difficult challenges during this time. And although our second vintage under pandemic conditions felt somewhat easier and less stressful than the first, the far-reaching impacts on how we live […]
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North Canterbury: The forgotten wine region of New Zealand
Formerly known as the Waipara wine region, the area has had something of a rebranding of late and the 90+ mostly independently-owned vineyards (please forgive this wildly overused Kiwi-ism) punch well above their weight.
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Lanchester Wines responds to New Zealand wine shortage
Every year brings fresh challenges to wine buyers as they roam the world looking for the right sources of wine for their needs based on global wine harvests. In 2021 that means Lanchester Wines‘ Lesley Cook has had to act fast to cope with the shortage of New Zealand wine.
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Booze tops New Zealand exports to Antarctica
Of all New Zealand’s exports to Antarctica, alcohol topped the spending list, aircraft came second – and included a $1.2 million helicopter – equipment and fuel was third and clothing fourth. New Zealand has exported $80,000 worth of stuffed toys, almost $20,000 worth of chocolate and a staggering $1.5 million worth of alcohol to Antarctica […]
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NZ: Big name wine brands up for sale
The New Zealand wine industry expects there will be strong interest in a pair of big name wine brands that have been forced onto the sales block. The Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough winemaker Sacred Hill was placed into receivership last week, owing nearly $100m to its banker. In addition, Villa Maria had been going through […]
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Waitaki winemakers beat overall trend
Waitaki winemakers have been among the lucky ones this year, reaping a solid harvest despite a challenging year for New Zealand growers as a whole. Source: Rural Life
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Katrina Jackson wins the 2021 Corteva Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year
Katrina Jackson from Chard Farm has won the Corteva Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year 2021 regional competition. Katrina will now be the fourth woman out of six to compete in the 2021 National Final – a first for the Young Vit competition. Congratulations also goes to Nina Downer from Felton Road who came […]
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Sacred Hill wine group goes into receivership
A renowned New Zealand wine company has gone into receivership, owing nearly $100 million. Sacred Hill Group decided to restructure and separate its Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay operations, with a view to divesting the Hawke’s Bay operations to reduce debt.
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US buying up NZ’s primary industries
United States citizens and companies are buying up New Zealand land for farming, forestry and winemaking, an RNZ analysis reveals. Almost 180,000 hectares of farming land was purchased or leased by foreign interests between 2010 and 2021.
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Lion releases 2020 sustainability report highlighting achievements and future ambitions
New Zealand’s first large-scale carbon zero beverages company Lion has released its 2020 Sustainability Report highlighting the progress it’s making in emissions and water use reduction and the growing success of its Alcohol&Me education program. Lion New Zealand country director Craig Baldie said the 2020 Sustainability Report was an important milestone and provides a valuable […]
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Tristan van Schalkwyk named the 2021 Corteva North Canterbury Young Viticulturist of the Year
Congratulations to Tristan van Schalkwyk from The Bone Line who became the 2021 Corteva North Canterbury Young Viticulturist of the Year following the South Island Regional Competition held at Greystone Vineyards in Waipara. Congratulations also goes to James Keeling from Greystone who was Runner Up. The other contestants were Tom Williams from Pyramid Valley and […]
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