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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…
Beer consumption falls to record low
New data fshows a sustained downward trend in overall alcohol consumption, with beer hitting a new low…
Vinarchy appoints MD for Aus/NZ
Vinarchy has appointed Nicole Battistessa as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand…
Mission Estate appoints new CEO
Mission Estate Winery has announced the appointment of Michael Wentworth as its new Chief Executive…
Tickets released for SBNZ27
Tickets are now available for Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 (SBNZ27)…
First time at Wine Paris for NZ Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers will be exhibiting at Wine Paris for the first time in early February…
Terra Sancta celebrates rare 100-point score
Bannockburn winery Terra Sancta is celebrating a 100-point score from international wine critic James Suckling…
New structure, leadership at CoLab
CoLab Wine Merchants has announced a leadership transition alongside a new national structure…
Wineries honoured at NZ International Business Awards
Two wine companies have won big at the New Zealand International Business Awards…
Indevin boosts partnership with NZOC
Indevin Group has become an Official Commercial Partner of the New Zealand Olympic Committee(NZOC)…
Kiwi wines toast spots in Wine Spectator Top 100
Five New Zealand wines have been named in the prestigious Wine Spectator magazine Top 100 list for 2025…
Marlborough Chardonnay named Champion Wine for 2025
Rapaura Springs Bouldevines Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 has been crowned Champion Wine at this year’s Marlborough Wine Show…