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Obituary: Dominic Roskrow
The Drinksbiz team has been greatly saddened to learn of the passing of respected drinks writer and Drinksbiz columnist Dominic Roskrow…
Phoenix Organics extends support of Sustainable Coastlines
Phoenix Organics has signed a three-year gold sponsor partnership with Sustainable Coastlines, extending the drinks company’s work with the environmental group…
New distillery opens in Greytown
The Greytown Distilling Company (GDC) is marking its opening with the release of three double-distilled gins celebrating the history of the South Wairarapa region…
NZ Fruit Wine and Cider Awards 2022 revealed
The 2022 New Zealand Fruit Wine & Cider Awards have taken place in Nelson with 138 entries, equalling last year’s record…
Ben McNab moves to Dry River Wines
Martinborough vineyard Dry River Wines has appointed Young Winemaker of the Year 2021, Ben McNab, to a winemaker role…
Garage Project’s Treehugger sparks sustainable change
Garage Project’s new beer has helped the Wellington brewery explore how it can make its overall processes more sustainable…
NZ’s first permanent alcohol-free bottle shop opens
Alcohol-free drinks brand AF is opening a permanent non-alcoholic bottle store in Ponsonby, following the success of its pop-up venture earlier this year…
Invivo and Graham Norton host major London wine event
Key wine industry figures joined New Zealand winery Invivo and Graham Norton for ‘The Great British Pub Quiz’ in London…
Alun Kilby crowned 2022 Young Winemaker
Alun Kilby from Marisco in Marlborough has been named the 2022 Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year…
Results out for 2022 NZ International Wine Show
Results of the 2022 New Zealand International Wine Show have been announced with Wild Earth Reserve "Earth & Sky" Pinot Noir 2021 named Champion Wine of the Show…
NZ wine export value hits new high
The value of New Zealand wine in international markets has reached a new high, with exports for 12 months to September up 6% from the previous year, says New Zealand Winegrowers…
Karma Drinks scores in B Corp top 5% globally
Karma Drinks has announced that it has achieved B Corp certification, with the highest score in New Zealand and placing in B Corp’s top 5% of companies globally…
New World Wine Awards Top 50 for 2022
The 2022 New World Wine Awards Top 50 wines under $25 has been announced…
Bombay Sapphire launches ‘Saw This, Made This’ in Queenstown
Bombay Sapphire is partnering with seven Queenstown venues as part of a global creativity campaign led by film director Baz Lurhmann…
Edmond de Rothschild Heritage plans major organic vineyard in Central Otago
Prominent French wine producer Edmond de Rothschild Heritage Wines plans to create a new organic vineyard in Central Otago…
Thirsty Camel adds major Campari brands
Thirsty Camel has announced it is taking over the New Zealand distribution of Coruba, Appleton Estate, Wild Turkey and Riccadonna Sparkling Wine – four major brands owned by Campari Group…
World’s 50 Best Bars 2022 revealed
Paradiso in Barcelona has been announced as No.1 on the list of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2022…
Four Pillars wins inaugural ‘Green’ award at IWSC
Australian distillery Four Pillars has won the inaugural Green Spirit Initiative Award at the world’s biggest spirits awards, the International Wine and Spirits Competition…
Reefton Distilling Co. opens new distillery
Reefton Distilling Co. has opened its new distillery on the West Coast and laid down its first Moonlight Creek Single Malt Whisky…
EECA helping breweries reduce fossil fuel reliance
The EECA is helping New Zealand breweries reduce their energy-related emissions through a newly launched Brewing Decarbonisation Pathway…