What does 2026 look like for the NZ wine industry?
Vintage conditions, market uncertainty, sustainability insights, innovation & the people behind the vines.
Read about that & more in the latest edition of the NZ Winegrower mag at the link 🔗
https://bit.ly/nzwinegrower-aprilmay
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NZW is honoured to be awarded the best Wine Region for the 2026 Azure Road Impact Awards Drinks Category. Alongside this recognition, Loveblock winery received the best Wine Brand in this influential US publication’s inaugural awards.
Read more here https://bit.ly/azure-road-awards
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Where the Southern Alps meet the Pacific, boutique vineyards thrive in a cool, sun‑soaked climate.
Just an hour north of Christchurch, North Canterbury is one of New Zealand’s most exciting wine and food destinations, still a well‑kept secret.
More here https://bit.ly/northcanterbury
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NZW welcomes the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill that came into force on Friday, 3 April, just in time for the Easter holiday weekend.
Read the full media release at the link below 🔗
https://bit.ly/holiday-trading
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New Zealand Winegrowers is pleased to announce the appointment of Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer, commencing at the end of July 2026.
Read the full media release at the link below 🔗
https://bit.ly/nzwineceo
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With Easter just around the corner, now is the time to #visitthevines!
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times in New Zealand wine regions as grapevines begin to turn golden and there are clear, calm skies above.
Find a cellar door near you at the link below.
https://bit.ly/visit-nzwine
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Happy Méthode Marlborough Day!
Marlborough produces a significant portion of New Zealand sparkling, though diverse styles are produced the country’s length and breadth.
Find out more about New Zealand Sparkling Wine and Méthode Marlborough at the link below 🔗
https://bit.ly/NZ-Sparkling
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The Bragato Trust supports the next generation of talent in viticulture and wine. Students wanting to further their studies in the NZ wine industry are encouraged to apply, applications close on 31 March.
More information can be found here https://bit.ly/bragato-trust-scholarships
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After reviving a long‑neglected Pinot vineyard & launching Mason Wines, Paul & Amy Mason are proving what focused investment, hands‑on leadership, & belief in place can achieve.
The full story from Joele Thomson in the Feb/Mar 26 edition of the NZ Winegrower Mag here https://bit.ly/4rFyAiT
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Looking to connect with the NZ wine industry? Explore our Trade Hub.
Dive into the our educational resources. Join tastings, masterclasses, & webinars across markets. Plus find the latest press releases, reports, & more.
Find more on our NZW Trade Hub here https://bit.ly/nzwine-tradehub
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Today is Otago Anniversary Day.
The Central Otago Wine Region is famed for Pinot, silky, fragrant, and intensely expressive, it also shines with vivid whites. Each subregion has its own distinctive voice.
Learn more about Central Otago at the link below🔗
https://bit.ly/central-otago-wine
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NZW welcomes Monday's announcement of the introduction of the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill.
Regardless of the status of these proposals, NZW’s members will continue to observe host responsibility practices.
Read more at the link below 🔗
https://bit.ly/4bx1Oug
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After 19 years as an RSE worker, Ben Enock is turning hard work into lasting impact back home on Pele Island, Vanuatu. With a $5,000 interest-free loan from Cloudy Bay’s Good Pick Fund, Ben is launching a local store to serve his community.
Read the full story here https://bit.ly/4rFyAiT
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Last week, NZW GM Sustainability Dr Ed Massey presented NZW's submission on the Government's proposed resource management reform Bills to the Environment Select Committee in Wellington.
Read more here https://bit.ly/rnz-rma
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Happy International Riesling Day!
NZ styles range from dry to sweet. You’ll find stone fruit & spice characters from sunny Nelson, lemon & lime from Marlborough, & green apples, minerality, & citrus from the cooler North Canterbury & Central Otago regions.
More here https://bit.ly/3Vf5bPK
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Looking to learn more about the NZ wine industry?
We have a range of resources to help you learn more about NZ wine. Browse the NZ wine textbook, regional maps, & videos, or test your knowledge with our Discovery Course.
Find more at the link below 🔗
https://bit.ly/4askQTL
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Nature Point, a NZ startup, is using satellite data to map soil organic carbon (SOC) in vineyards and farms over time.
Tracking SOC helps to fine-tune practices to handle droughts, heavy rain, & climate pressures.
Read the full story at the link here https://bit.ly/nature-point
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Harvest has begun across several New Zealand wine regions, marking one of the earliest starts yet. Early signs point to excellent fruit quality.
Read the full media release at the link below.
https://bit.ly/nzwine-2026-vintage
Credit 📸 te Pa
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Golden sunshine, coastal calm, & a vibrant creative soul, welcome to Nelson, one of NZ’s most boutique & beautiful wine regions. Here you’ll find expressive Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay, textured Sauvignon Blanc & vibrant aromatics.
Learn more about Nelson here https://bit.ly/nelsonwine
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Want to learn about the NZ wine industry?
We have a range of resources to help you learn more about NZ wine. Browse our wine textbook, maps, & videos, or test yourself in our Discovery Course.
Find more NZ Wine educational resources at the link here https://bit.ly/nzwine-learn
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Happy World Syrah Day!
Although NZ Syrah accounts for less than 1% of NZ wine exported, it's attracting increasing attention on the international stage with good reason, NZ Syrah is akin to the elegant Northern Rhône style.
More on NZ Syrah at the link here https://bit.ly/nzsyrah
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We are thrilled to acknowledge NZ’s nomination as a finalist in the Wine Region category for the 2026 Azure Road Drinks Impact Awards.
Read the full editorial from Azure Road at the link below 🔗
https://bit.ly/drinks-impact-awards
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Credit 📸 DomaineThompson, Central Otago
A fresh new edition diving into the stories shaping 2026, from wild weather and shifting markets to innovation, grit, and the future of NZ wine.
Read the full February/March 2026 edition of the NZ Winegrower mag at the link below 🔗
https://bit.ly/nzwine-febmar2026
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Today we are observing Waitangi Day, the national day of Aotearoa New Zealand that marks the anniversary of the initial signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, regarded as New Zealand's founding document, by Māori chiefs and the British Crown in 1840.
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Happy New Zealand Rosé Day! Celebrate in style by joining us in raising a glass of refreshing New Zealand Rosé 💗
Head to the link below 🔗 to find out more about New Zealand Rosé Day and New Zealand Rosé.
https://bit.ly/3Yl0Ueh
Show us how you're celebrating by using #nzroséday and #nzwine 🩷
NZ Rosé Day, 5 Feb, is the annual celebration of our premium pinks.
Best enjoyed lightly chilled, Rosé is a versatile wine that pairs well with a wide range of foods. Every wine region throughout NZ produces Rosé, so you won’t be far from a NZ Rosé.
More here https://bit.ly/3Yl0Ueh
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Looking to learn more about the NZ wine industry?
We have a range of resources to help you learn about NZ wine. Browse our textbook, regional maps, & videos, or test your knowledge with the Discovery Course.
Find more educational resources at the link below 🔗
https://bit.ly/4askQTL
#nzwine #wine
🍷 This Auckland Anniversary Day, we're spotlighting one of NZ’s oldest & most diverse wine regions, which has been producing exceptional wines since the early 1900s. Explore the three distinctive subregions: Waiheke Island, West Auckland, & Matakana.
Learn more here https://bit.ly/48JZjoj
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The wine industry wasn’t on Amelia Bradley’s radar, but now she’s determined to make it visible and accessible for the next generation. The future is in good hands. 🍷🌱
Read the full story from NZ Winegrower Magazine Editor Sophie Preece at the link below 🔗
https://bit.ly/3KZrsys
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To celebrate Wellington Anniversary Day, we're shining a light on Wairarapa.
Wairarapa is a boutique wine region filled with character & history. From iconic Pinot & vivid Sauvignon to elegant Chardonnay, Syrah, & even dessert wines.
Learn more https://bit.ly/3T3IXPu
Credit 📸 Escarpment
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