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World-first wine from Blank Canvas
Blank Canvas has released a Pinot Noir believed to be the world's first made using the traditional Italian ‘appassimento’ technique…
New winemaker joins Gibbston Valley
Gibbston Valley Wines has appointed winemaker Theresa Woessner to its winemaking team…
Medals at Marlborough Wine Show
Medal results from the 2026 Marlborough Wine Show are out with 70 wines winning gold…
AMW announces 2026 Sauvignon Blancs
Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has announced its Annual Collection for 2026…
Black Barn wins global wine tourism award
Black Barn Vineyards has been named a global winner in the 2027 International Best Of Wine Tourism Awards…
NZ joins global Coravin wine guide
Coravin has launched its digital guide in New Zealand to showcase restaurants, bars and hospitality venues with extensive by-the-glass lists…
Winemakers look to India as FTA takes effect
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has come into force and NZ Winegrowers (NZW) is celebrating the improved access for New Zealand wine…
Auckland somm ranks 6th in world
Auckland-based sommelier Andrea Martinisi has been ranked sixth in the world…
Trophies announced for NZIWS 2026
The Trophy winners and major awards at the New Zealand International Wine Show have been announced in Auckland…
Indevin partners with EuroVintage
Indevin Group has announced a strategic partnership with EuroVintage…
Pinot leads medals at NZIWS
The medal results in the 22nd New Zealand International Wine Show are out, with Pinot Noir the “stand out class” for 2026…
Medals announced in 2026 National Wine Awards
Judging in this year’s National Wine Awards has been completed with medal results now out…
Global wine and tourism experts set for Hawke’s Bay conference
New Zealander Dr John Barker, Director General of the OIV, will headline the speaker line-up for the Great Wine Capitals (GWC) International Annual Conference's Knowledge Day in Napier…
Export growth for NZ wine in challenging year
New Zealand wine exports topped $2.1 billion in the year to June 2026 despite a tough trading environment at home and abroad…
NZ’s Top 100 Sommeliers revealed
The country’s best wine professionals have been recognised in the Top 100 Sommeliers New Zealand 2026…
Champions announced for IWC 2026
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has revealed its 2026 Champion wines and winemakers…
Radburnd Cellars buys historic Hawke’s Bay winery
Hawke’s Bay Radburnd Cellars has a new permanent home after buying the historic Stonecroft Winery on the Gimblett Gravels…
Young Winemaker and Young Vit named for 2026
This year’s young wine industry leaders have been named following national finals held in Martinborough this week…
Constellation Brands NZ appoints EuroVintage
Constellation Brands New Zealand Limited has appointed EuroVintage as its exclusive NZ distributor…
Marlborough Wine & Food Festival on hold
The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival has been placed on hold, the Wine Marlborough Board has announced…