Category: New Zealand
Giesen Group’s million dollar investment in alcohol-removal wine technology
Leading New Zealand wine company Giesen Group is taking the non-alcohol wine category seriously, investing over a million dollars in its own specialised spinning cone technology to further refine its Giesen 0% wine range.
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Central Christchurch cellar door bringing famed Waipara wine to the city
A central Christchurch cellar door is bringing famed Waipara wine to the city. Mischief Winery owners Adam and Anna Bennett are the couple bringing grapes from the highly acclaimed wine region to the city through their Riverside Market space.
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New Zealand horticulture exports resilient in the pandemic year
New Zealand horticulture exports weathered the effects of COVID-19 to reach new heights, climbing to a record-breaking $6.6 billion in the year ending 30 June 2020. This is an increase of $450 million from the previous year, and more than 11% of New Zealand’s merchandise exports.
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Wine lovers may face price bump after small harvest dents supply
Wine lovers may soon have to pay more for New Zealand wines after a tough year for growers. The country’s biggest growing region, Marlborough, had its smallest crop in five years. Now as demand increases winemakers are having to decide who they can supply.
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First woman to win Corteva Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition
Congratulations to Jessica Wilson from Whitehaven who became the Corteva Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year 2021. The competition was held on 1 July following at Giesen’s Stump Creek Road Vineyard in Renwick. Congratulations also goes to Jessica Marston from Villa Maria who was Runner Up and Tahryn Mason also from Villa Maria who came […]
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2021 Women in Wine NZ Mentoring Programme – helping women flourish
The 2021 Women in Wine NZ Mentoring Programme is underway with 11 women mentors working in the New Zealand wine industry volunteering to share their experiences and knowledge to fellow female industry professionals. Over the next six months, the mentors will guide and support their mentees as they work out which direction they want to […]
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Ara Wines claims UK first with alcohol-removed Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Kiwi wine brand Ara Wines has introduced what it claims to be the first alcohol-removed Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in the UK. Ara Zero is described as a landmark innovation that would “allow discerning UK Sauvignon Blanc consumers to enjoy a glass of New Zealand’s most popular grape” on any occasion while moderating their alcohol intake […]
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NZ: Packaging Forum backs plastics phase out
Photo: Packaging Forum CEO Rob Langford New Zealand’s largest packaging industry group has welcomed the Government’s move to phase out difficult-to-recycle and some single-use plastics. The Packaging Forum CEO Rob Langford says the Forum, and its Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme (SPRS), had largely supported the proposal during its consultation period, and were pleased to see […]
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‘Trepidation’ despite boost to harvest
Central Otago’s viticulture sector defied the odds for this year’s harvest, posting a 21% increase over the previous vintage against a 19% fall nationally. Fear of labour shortages across the region for this year’s harvest were allayed by weather that conspired against horticulture – particularly cherries – and enough backpackers still in the area meaning […]
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Tax hike adds a sour note to small wineries facing tough times
Wine producers already doing it tough now have another hurdle to face, with an excise tax of $2.33 per bottle being added on from 1 July. Reaching approximatively $28 per case (12 wine bottles), the excise take from an average bottle of wine is more than what a grower would get paid for his fruits, […]
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Kiwi wine tech goes global
It will take generational change for some wineries to truly tap into technological advancements, says VinWizard veteran and new co-owner Bob Richards. But in the meantime, other winemakers around the world are able to control their ferments via their phone or tablet, assess the impacts of other treatments, and grow energy efficiency across the operations, […]
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Falling harvests nip NZ wine’s worldwide growth in the bud
New Zealand’s winemakers have enjoyed a $1.9 billion bumper year on the export markets, but now it’s the end of the golden weather. New Zealand’s wine industry proved remarkably resilient during the coronavirus pandemic, with export revenue increasing 0.6% to $1.9 billion in the year to June 2021, according to a new report from the […]
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New Zealand confirms small crop
The forecasts of a small harvest have been confirmed for New Zealand. The New Zealand Winegrowers report that 370,000 tonnes of grapes were harvested, 19 percent less than in 2020. Source: Meininger’s Wine Business International
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Women take out top three places in the 2021 Corteva Wairarapa Young Viticulturist of the Year
Caption: Wairarapa Young Viticulturist of the Year winner Albie Feary, with placegetters Hannah Pause and Katie Cameron For the first time in the history of the Young Viticulturist competition, three women have taken out the top three places highlighting the increasing interest for both men and women to pursue a successful career in viticulture. Albie […]
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Potential bidder pulls out of Villa Maria purchase
Apple exporter Scales Corporation has pulled out of the bidding for winemaker Villa Maria. Source: RNZ
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New Zealand 2021 vintage down by 19% on 2020
New Zealand crushed 370,000 tonnes of grapes during the 2021 harvest, equating to a 19% drop on the 2020 vintage. While the 2021 harvest was smaller than hoped for, the quality of the vintage has been described as “exceptional” throughout the country’s various wine regions. Source: Drinks Business
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