Success from Turkish-NZ relations
An associate professor of viticulture in Turkey, Dr Elman Bahar has recently worked with Eastern Institute of Technology scientists on several industry research projects. Continue →
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NZ wineries boost profits again
Winegrowers in New Zealand are enjoying increased profitability, according to the Deloitte Vintage 2014 survey. Continue →
New path for wine students
A new viticulture and winemaking degree with a strong focus on practical and applied training is being launched at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) this year. Continue →
Top-line manager required
Delegat’s Wine Estate is looking for a national vineyards manager, to be based in Marlborough. Continue →
Catalina and Waihopai a successful mix
Catalina Sounds describes itself as New Zealand’s most successful wine brand you have never heard of − and I can testify to the truth of that statement. Continue →
Grüner Veltliner’s time in the sun
Yealands Wine Group’s Seaview vineyard in the Awatere Valley has added extra appeal to the Gruner Veltliner grape. Continue →
Babich Wines to honour a long history in wine
In a country as young as New Zealand is, it’s not often that a company starts talking about its 100 years of history. Continue →
Treasury Wine Estates says no to share offer
The September issue of Wine Technology magazine reported the financial woes of Australia’s Treasury Wine Estates — a company with strong links to New Zealand — but the company now says it has called off all discussions on two offers that sought to buy all TWE’s shares at $A5.20 each. Continue →
Brightwater honoured for its chardonnay
The Jellyfish Restaurant in Mapua was venue for the Nelson Winegrowers Annual Dinner recently. Continue →
Engineering conference draws a crowd in Napier
Australia’s Winery Engineering Association held a successful two-day conference in Napier recently, attracting almost as many delegates as a similar event staged in Australia. Continue →
Annual wine show ‘uncorked’ for 2014
Judging has kicked off for the 2014 New Zealand International Wine Show. Continue →
Craggy Range shortlisted for US award
Hawke’s Bay winery Craggy Range is a finalist in the Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Star Awards. Continue →
Paul Robinson wins Young Viticulturist of the Year
Paul Robinson from Villa Maria, Hawke’s Bay, is the Young Viticulturist of the Year. Continue →
Fruit flies conned into vineyard labouring
Research from the University of Auckland has found wine-making yeast produces nice smells to attract the highest number of fruit flies ― which in turn help it disperse over the widest area of a vineyard. Continue →
Researchers find pathway to new grape varieties
Researchers at Lincoln University and Plant & Food Research are talking of a possible ‘revolution’ in the wake of genetic research which suggests ways to better productivity and disease resistance, along with the possibility of new grape varieties. Continue →