Category: New Zealand
New Zealand’s oldest wine region crowned 12th Great Wine Capital of the world
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s oldest wine region, has joined 11 other global wine heavyweights as the newest Great Wine Capital of the world. The region was named a Great Wine Capital after a stringent selection process that looks at a number of factors including a region’s winegrowing industry, its history, its wine tourism experiences, educational […]
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Aotearoa New Zealand Chardonnay symposium date announced
Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers, in collaboration with New Zealand Winegrowers and the New Zealand Society of Oenology and Viticulture, are proud to announce the inaugural Aotearoa New Zealand Chardonnay Symposium will be held in Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay on the 5th and 6th of October 2023.
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New Zealand consumer behaviour swayed by sustainable credentials in hospitality
CGA by NIQ’s latest New Zealand Consumer Pulse Report reveals that while the On Premise continues to hold its own during the cost-of-living crisis, consumers are increasingly targeting their spend towards brands and operators demonstrating sustainable and ethical practices and values.
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NZ alcohol bill making it harder for communities to have a say
The review of the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act (Community Participation) Bill has singled out licensing as a focus to strengthen community involvement and to reduce alcohol harm which is supported by the beer, wine and spirits industry.
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Craigmore viticulture celebrates first grape harvest at Springhill
There are many milestones in business, but none is as big as a first. But what makes a milestone even more monumental is waiting patiently for years while nature does its job.
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Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference programme released
Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference programme released – May 2023
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NZ consumers facing ‘significant increase’ in beer, wine and spirits excise tax
The year just got more challenging for producers, hospitality businesses and consumers of beer, wines and spirits with the announcement that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is 6.7%, according to the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC). “The 6.7% rise in the CPI is used as a benchmark to increase the excise tax on beer, wines […]
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Craggy Range named in the World’s Most Admired Wine Brands
In the 13th edition of the annual Drinks International’ World’s Most Admired Wine Brands’, Craggy Range has been named number 29 in the world, moving up one place from last year. A fantastic achievement not only for Craggy Range, but also an endorsement for Hawke’s Bay and Martinborough wines.
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Clean-up underway in cyclone-damaged regions as the New Zealand wine industry looks toward harvest
The impact of Cyclone Gabrielle, and the extent of the damage to vineyards in flooded areas in the North Island is still being assessed, but clean-up is underway as winegrowers look towards this year’s harvest says Philip Gregan, CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers. “Cyclone Gabrielle has occurred on the cusp of the busiest time of […]
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Pinot Noir Uncorked: A trans-Tasman exploration
Pinot Noir is the ultimate expression of site. It’s a variety that producers love because no two wines end up quite the same, and the smallest variations of site can create a world of difference. Harrison Davies explores how this humble grape can help to explain the character of wines from completely different countries.
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New Zealand Wine launches new brand essence and visual identity
New Zealand Wine, Altogether Unique, is New Zealand Winegrowers’ new global brand platform, highlighting the New Zealand wine industry.
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Babich Wines puts coastal preservation to the fore
As water quality and ocean pollution become two of New Zealand’s biggest issues, Babich Wines is sponsoring the Sustainable Coastlines Charitable Trust to support communities around New Zealand to clean and protect local beaches and waterways.
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NZ producers aim for Aussie market
As the Australian appetite for Kiwi produce continues to grow, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) has announced the next chapter of its NZ Made with Care campaign.
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Dry River appoints new winemaker
Dry River Wines has appointed Young Winemaker of the Year Ben McNab to the winemaker role at the iconic Martinborough vineyard to help build upon the legacy of forty years of grape growing and winemaking, a journey started in the late 1970’s by founder Neil McCullum.
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Hawke’s Bay celebrate 2022 Wine Awards
Chardonnay took back the title as Champion Wine of the Show at the 2022 Hawke’s Bay Wine Show.
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Alun Kilby crowned 2022 NZ Young Winemaker of the Year
Alun Kilby from Marisco in Marlborough has become the 2022 Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year.
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