Viticulturist Of The Year For Central Otago 2023
The vineyard Supervisor at Felton Road has become the Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year 2023. As defending champion, Nina Downer was thrilled…
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Meet the Winemaker: Hamish Binns, Leveret Estate
Hamish Binns, winemaker at The Wine Portfolio’s Riverview winery, returned home at the end of 2006 after several years in Europe and landed a…
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Meet the Winemaker: Matt Sutherland, Dog Point
Planted in 1979, Dog Point Vineyard started producing wine in 2002. In the 80s and 90s, it supplied Cloudy Bay and continues to supply…
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Meet the Winemaker: Owhanake Bay Estate
Owhanake Bay Estate co-owner and manager Mike Taylor dobs himself “a classic Kiwi”. He loves the outdoors and doesn’t believe in unsolvable problems; only…
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Meet the Winemaker: Matahiwi Estate
Matahiwi Estate is a family-owned winery in the Wairarapa that produces award-winning Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Miles Deenan, Matahiwi Estate’s…
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Reports Forecast Shortages in Wine Industry
Exacerbated by a grape shortage, the New Zealand wine industry is facing another challenge on the horizon in addition to the effects of the…
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Recycled Posts the Future of Sustainable Fencing
Central Otago farms and vineyards may have better access to sustainable fencing soon. Waiuku-based farmer Jerome Wenzlick, who developed fenceposts made from recycled plastic,…
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Meet the Winemaker: Te Pa Wines
te Pā Family Vineyards is a Maori-owned and independently operated New Zealand wine company, with a unique history, premium Marlborough vineyards, and award-winning, sustainably-grown,…
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