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Poulter’s completes Constellation wine acquisition
Poulter Family Wines has completed its acquisition of New Zealand wine brands and assets from Constellation…
Entries open for NZ International Wine Show 2026
New Zealand’s largest wine judging competition is back for 2026 and entries are now open…
NZ Winegrowers honours five champions of wine
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) has announced five additions to its roll of NZW Fellows…
Blank Canvas appoints Blanc Distribution
New Zealand fine wine producer Blank Canvas has appointed Blanc Distribution as its new partner in New Zealand…
First Wairarapa Wine Pinot Noir Selection
Wairarapa Wine Region has unveiled its inaugural Wairarapa Wine Pinot Noir Selection from the 2024 vintage…
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…
Golden sweep for Spy Valley at 2026 London Wine Competition
Waihopai Valley winery Spy Valley is toasting success at the 2026 London Wine Competition…
Anishka Jelicich new CEO at NZ Winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer…
Mission Estate appoints new CEO
Mission Estate Winery has announced the appointment of Michael Wentworth as its new Chief Executive…
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…
Wineries honoured at NZ International Business Awards
Two wine companies have won big at the New Zealand International Business Awards…
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…