Clive Jones elected New Zealand Winegrowers chair
Nautilus Estate winemaker Clive Jones has been elected chair of the board at New Zealand Winegrowers.
Tito's expands to New Zealand
Tito’s Handmade Vodka has launched in New Zealand through Fifth Generation Inc and Hancocks Wine, Spirit & Beer Merchants.
New Zealand wine regions to gain GIs
The New Zealand Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act has come into force today giving better protection to 18 of the country’s wine regions.
New Zealand wine exports to US breaks $500m
New Zealand wine exports to the US have surpassed $500m for the first time, an increase of 11% within the last year.
Australian wine turns focus to China
The Australian wine industry wants to exploit the Chinese market after its imports to the US were valued less than that of New Zealand.
New Zealand wine exports up 10%
New Zealand’s wine industry is on track to reach its target of $2 billion of exports by 2020, according to chairman of New Zealand Winegrowers, Steve Green.
New Zealand vintage supports exports
The 2016 New Zealand grape harvest has finished, with high quality fruit being picked across the country, according to New Zealand Winegrowers.
New Zealand wine exports reach record $1.5 billion high
New Zealand wine exports have reached a new record high of $1.54 billion for the 2015 year, up 14% on 2014, according to New Zealand Winegrowers.
Yealands is taken over
Marlborough Lines has agreed to invest NZ$89 million to purchase an 80% shareholding in New Zealand wine producer, Yealands.
Gisborne to host Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium
New Zealand Winegrowers has announced that Gisborne will host New Zealand’s first Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium early next year.
Maling to leave Villa Maria
Leading New Zealand winery, Villa Maria, has announced that Alastair Maling is leaving after more than 12 years.
Villa Maria buys prime vineyard in Hawkes Bay
The New Zealand owned winery has bought a 41-hectare property in the sought-after Gimblett Gravels sub-region in Hawkes Bay.
Sam Neill buys Desert Heart
Two Paddocks, the New Zealand wine producer owned by actor, Sam Neill, has bought a fourth vineyard, this one in Bannockburn.
Confident Kiwi wine producers
New Zealand Winegrowers says wine drinkers globally are continuing to buy New Zealand wines.
New Zealand Winegrowers appoints marketing manager
New Zealand Winegrowers has announced the appointment of Chris Stroud as its new marketing manager – Europe.
New Zealand wine: A vintage vintage
The 2012 vintage is down more than 20% in places, but the Kiwis are happy to try to strike a balance between demand and supply. Christian Davis reports
Team America: World Cup winners
Bacardi has named Team USA winners of the 42 Below Cocktail World Cup 2012, which took place at the vodka brand's home, New Zealand.
Tiki Estate Pinot Gris 2011 launches
New Zealand winemankers Tiki Wines has released a 2011 Pinot Gris to the UK, Finland, Iceland, Channel Islands, Ireland and the domestic market.
Cox has left New Zealand Winegrowers
David Cox, director – Europe for New Zealand Winegrowers has left the organisation to pursue other interests and projects.
New Zealand announces Pinot Noir 2013
New Zealand Winegrowers has announced the dates and details of its Pinot Noir conference, 2013
Angostura crowns 2012 cocktail champ
Angostura has crowned US bartender David Delaney Jr as the winner of the 2012 Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge.
Asahi to buy Flavoured Beverages Group
Asahi Group has reached an agreement to acquire Australsian-based drinks operator, Flavoured Beverages Group.
42 Below announces cocktail winners
Team Italy has won the 2011 42 Below Cocktail World Cup.
Ara appoints Jeff Clarke chief winemaker
Jeff Clarke has been appointed chief winemaker at Marlborough’s Ara Wines.
NZ: Winegrowers aim for organic
New Zealand: An organic wine group has set a goal for 20% of New Zealand vineyards to be organic by 2020.
Pernod completes sale of Lindauer
Pernod Ricard has announced the completion of the sale, by its affiliate Pernod Ricard New Zealand, of Lindauer and other New Zealand wine brands from Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay together with their inventories and assets.
Pinot Noir named best NZ wine
A Pinot Noir from the Central Otago region has been named Champion Wine at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards.
Pernod sells Lindauer wine brand
Pernod Ricard New Zealand has announced the disposal of its Lindauer wine brand. The company has also announced the sale of several other New Zealand wine brands from Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay together with their related inventories and assets.
Montana becomes Brancott Estate
Pernod Ricard has decided to dump the Montana brand name and re-name New Zealand’s flagship Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott Estate.
New Zealand: Smaller grape harvest good news
The 2010 New Zealand grape harvest totalled 266,000 tonnes, 19,000 tonnes smaller than the 2009 crop and in line with the pre-harvest forecast.