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NZ wine records 16th year of growth in U.S.
New Zealand Winegrowers says that New Zealand wines have marked their 16th consecutive year of expansion in the U.S. …
New Chair for Young Vit as it marks 20 years
Mission Estate Viticulturist Paul Robinson is the new Chair for the Young Vit programme as the national competition prepares to mark 20 years…
Misha’s Vineyard launches wines with Four Seasons Langkawi
Misha’s Vineyard has launched two wines as part of a special collaboration with the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi…
Top accolade for Whitehaven winemaker
Whitehaven Senior Winemaker Diana Katardzhieva has been named ‘Best Woman Winemaker’ for still white wines at the 2025 Sakura Women's Wine Awards in Japan…
Kiwi wines chosen by world’s best somms
Three New Zealand wineries have had wines chosen for the second edition of the prestigious World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection…
New role for Emma Marris at Marisco Family Vineyards
Marisco Vineyards has announced the appointment of Emma Marris to the new role of Assistant Managing Director…
Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay Collection 2023 revealed
Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers is celebrating five years of the prestigious Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection with the announcement of the 2023 vintage selection…
New Group Winemaker for Indevin
Indevin Group has announced the appointment of David Roper as Group Winemaker…
Wine pioneer Peter Babich passes away at 92
The Babich family is mourning the passing of Peter Babich, a respected leader in the New Zealand wine industry, who has passed away aged 92…
Lawson’s Dry Hills celebrates B Corp Certification
Lawson’s Dry Hills has announced it is now B Corp Certified, in time for the release of its 2024 wines…
NZ white wine the UK’s festive pick
New Zealand white wine showed strong performance in the UK over the festive season…
Drinksbiz changes for 2025
From 2025, Drinksbiz is shifting from six issues a year to five and adjusting the magazine’s cover dates…
Invivo sales up, positive forecast for 2025
Invivo has shared its FY2024 results and outlined plans for FY2025, with figures showing its strengthening presence in key international markets…
Yealands Wines mourns passing of founder
Yealands Wines is paying tribute to founder Peter Yealands, who passed away in Blenheim on 30 November…
Sustainable Winegrowing NZ ready to mark 30 years
Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) is preparing to celebrate three decades in 2025…
Balvonie releases first Marlborough Prosecco
Marlborough wine producer and grape grower, Balvonie, has released Marlborough’s first Prosecco…
NZ Winegrowers Mentoring kicks off
This year’s New Zealand Winegrowers Mentoring Programme is underway…
Kiwi wines make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2024
Four New Zealand wines have been selected for Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2024…
David Nash opens The College Hill Wine Room
A new space encompassing fine wine retail, subterranean cellaring, private dining and a neighbourhood wine bar has opened in central Auckland…
Air New Zealand to launch its own wine label
Air New Zealand is working with wine producer Villa Maria to create its own wine label for the airline’s customers on-board and in its lounges…