Marlborough launches NZ's first wine appellation
The new certification was driven by producers and aims to help drinkers identify the top wines from Marlborough.
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Squeeze on Marlborough vineyard space
Rising exports of New Zealand wine fuel demand for vineyard space in Marlborough.
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New trick to lower alcohol wines from New Zealand
Kiwi winemaker John Forrest revealed this week that he has made a breakthrough in making lower alcohol wines.
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Marlborough's harvest is a 'savalanche'
Marlborough has had a huge grape harvest, so big that is locally being referred to as a ‘savalanche’
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Freixenet Copestick expands portfolio to NZ
Freixenet Copestick portfolio continues to expand with the purchase of New Zealand icon Wither hills.
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UK canned wine producer Uncommon launches in New Zealand
Uncommon, the uniquely designed alternative packaging producer, has just launched in New Zealand, with a sparkling Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir Rosé from Marlborough.
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The New Zealand second international Sauvignon Conference delivers mixed messages
Sauvignon Blanc leaders converged on New Zealand last week to discuss everything Sauvignon Blanc. With many speakers giving different visions of the future.
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IWSC results released and New Zealand storms in
New World wines sweep the board at IWSC
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Marlborough starts latest and possibly last wave of vine planting
Following a freeze on vineyard expansion since over supplies in 2008, wine growers in New Zealand are starting to plant vines again.
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Fizz put into Sauvignon Blanc
Brancott Estate launch sparkling Sauvignon Blanc.
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Carbon neutral is aim for more grape growers
More wineries are setting their sights on becoming carbon neutral in order to avoid contributing to climate change.
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NZ company stops grape seeds going to waste
A New Zealand company has devised a way of turning the grape seeds from wine production – usually a waste product – into a saleable commodity.
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New World winemakers go carbon zero
The New Zealand Wine Company has become the first in the world to produce totally carbon-neutral wines. The makers of Grove Mill and Sanctuary in Marlborough wanted to minimise the environmental impact of carbon-dioxide emissions from all aspects of their
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New Zealand finally launches its own GI system
New Zealand government to introduce GIs for NZ wine regions.
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Sauvignon Blanc the world's most reliable grape!
US wine writer Matt Kramer says the white grape that produces the globe’s most reliable wines is Sauvignon Blanc.
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New Zealand Prosecco is about to be made
Prosecco grape clone released from quarantine ready for planting.
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Cloudy Bay wins at Chelsea Flower Show
Chelsea Flower Show and Downing Street backs English Wine
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New Zealand vineyards shaken by earthquake
Vineyards take stock after South Island earthquake
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New Zealand Pinot shines in the Drinks Business Pinot Masters
New Zealand Pinot Noir shows a clean set of heels to other Pinot Noir countries as it takes out more Gold and Masters awards than any country.
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Waitrose launches mid priced bag in box format
Waitrose launches a mid priced bag in box wines with a top priced wine selling for the equivalent of £7.49/750ml
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Awards, Awards, Awards - Decanter, The Drinks Business and Drinks Retailing all announce winners.
The Drinks Business Awards 2018, Drinks Retailing Most Influential 100 People and top medals at Decanter World of Wine Awards 2018 all announce winners. And the winners are...
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The Drinks Business Sauvignon Blanc Masters results shows its value and diversity
The Drinks Business Sauvignon Blanc Master results showed New Zealand was dominant in the awards, but other countries competed well in a range of categories including golds and master awards for the UK, USA Germany.
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Trade deal with New Zealand opens the path of slightly cheaper Sauvignon Blanc, if you can find any
The recent trade deal announced by Britain with New Zealand will see wine and primary produce such as lamb meat exported to the UK while New Zealand has dropped barriers to UK goods, primarily manufactured goods such as cars and farm equipment.
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Brewer and wine retailer Adnams launches re-fillable wine, beer and gin
Southwold-based wine merchant Adnams has announced that it will offer new refillable wine, beer and gin bottles.
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NZ regions hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
New Zealand’s Hawkes Bay and Gisborne smashed by Cyclone Gabrielle
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New clones promote genetic diversity
New Zealand scientists develop 6,000 new Sauvignon Blanc clones to encourage genetic diversity.
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Pinot Noir Top Tips
Drinks Business Pinot Master reveals some interesting trends for Pinot Noir lovers.
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UK wine lists controlled by a few
On-Trade wine supply controlled by 30 suppliers in the UK
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New labels for Villa Maria
New Zealand brand launches new look after global research on existing labels
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Cloudy Bay starts producing Pinot Noir from Otago
Cloudy Bay is launching its first Central Otago Pinot Noir, called Te Wahi.
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Lindemans add NZ Sauvignon Blanc to range
Lindeman’s has now added a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to its international Winemaker’s Discovery range.
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Montana brand replaced by Brancott Estate
The name Montana is to be replaced with Brancott Estate and a new wine style is to be trialled in 2011.
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Green wine anyone?
Kiwi wine first to display CO2 emissions
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NZ welcomes smaller vintage
The 2010 New Zealand vintage has come in 19,000 tonnes smaller than in 2009, at 266,000 tonnes
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NZ Sauvignon big in 2009?
An oversupply of NZ Sauvignon Blanc is fuelling discounted sales in Australia, but what will happen in the UK.
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Australia scoops IWSC awards
Australia wins 34 awards at the International Wine & Spirit Competition
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NZ wine bounty grows by 39%
New Zealand’s grape harvest has come in 39% bigger than last year.
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Yeast find lifts fruity zing of NZ Sauvignon Blanc
Researchers in New Zealand have discovered a wild yeast that increases the fruity qualities of Sauvignon Blanc.
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UK biggest importer of NZ wine
The UK takes more New Zealand wine than any other country.
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Trinity Hill Syrah scoops top Air NZ wine award
Trinity Hill Homage Syrah 2006 won the top prize at this year’s Air New Zealand Wine Awards.
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New Zealand hit by phylloxera
A wine estate in New Zealand’s Wairarapa region has been hit by the vineyard blight phylloxera.
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