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First Wairarapa Wine Pinot Noir Selection
Wairarapa Wine Region has unveiled its inaugural Wairarapa Wine Pinot Noir Selection from the 2024 vintage…
New regional structure for IWC
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has announced a major new regional structure...
Constellation Brands to divest eight NZ wine brands
Constellation Brands NZ has signed a conditional agreement with Poulter Family Wines to divest eight local wine brands and Selaks winery…
Sydney sommelier named Hawke’s Bay Wine Ambassador
A Sydney-based sommelier has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Hawke’s Bay Wine Ambassadorship…
NZ Chardonnay a top scorer at IWSC 2026
A New Zealand Chardonnay was one of the top scoring wines at the IWSC 2026 Wine Judging…
Premier international wine tourism event for Hawke’s Bay
Delegates from across the international wine and tourism community are set to converge on Hawke’s Bay in October…
Lifetime Achievement for Philip Gregan from The Drinks Business
New Zealand Winegrowers CEO Philip Gregan has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by international publication The Drinks Business…
NZ wines score top trophies at IWC
The International Wine Challenge has unveiled its 2026 medal and Trophy results with New Zealand wines winning major International Trophies…
Celebrate International Chardonnay Day on May 21
Put Chardonnay front and centre on Thursday 21 May as wine lovers around the world celebrate International Chardonnay Day…
The Real Review names NZ’s top wineries for 2026
The Real Review has announced its ranking of the Top Wineries of New Zealand for 2026…
New CEO for Appellation Marlborough Wine
Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has appointed Stephanie McIntyre as its new Chief Executive Officer…
Golden sweep for Spy Valley at 2026 London Wine Competition
Waihopai Valley winery Spy Valley is toasting success at the 2026 London Wine Competition…
Hancocks partners with Casella Family Brands
Hancocks Family Merchants and Australia’s Casella Family Brands have announced a new partnership in New Zealand…
First speakers revealed for Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2027
Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 (SBNZ27) has announced the first speakers in the line-up for next year’s event in Marlborough…
Lewisham Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the 2026 Lewisham Awards have been announced, recognising Auckland’s outstanding chefs, bartenders, establishments and producers…
NZ Winegrowers renews global push for first white wine emoji
NZ Winegrowers has launched “The Great White Wine Toast,” a global public campaign calling for the creation of an official white wine emoji and spotlighting New Zealand’s white wines…
Specialist liquor retailer expands to Wellington
Specialist store Normanby Fine Wine & Spirits has expanded to Wellington, with plans to add more outlets…
Industry welcomes holiday trading changes
Industry groups have welcomed the changes to trading restrictions around several public holidays…
Anishka Jelicich new CEO at NZ Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer…
Kiwi wine chosen for World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection
One New Zealand wine has made the list for the third edition of World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection…