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Editorial - We Are Doing Alright
There was an increasing sense of optimism at this year’s Romeo Bragato Conference. From the 500 delegates, through to the speakers, the Prime Minister to the board of New Zealand Winegrowers, there was...
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From the CEO - Remembering…
Originally, this article was going to be all about the future. All about the Structure and Governance workshops currently under way. And how important the issues being discussed at those workshops are...
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Time to celebrate - Editorial
The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration is only 14 months away, with the date set for early February 2016. For the first time New Zealand will take centre stage alongside its flagship variety,...
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Editorial Feb-Mar 2015
Welcome to 2015. A new year, new opportunities and a new vintage. As I write this in Marlborough, the region is experiencing another cloudless, sunny and extremely hot day. It has been a similar...
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Giving Back - Editorial
The impact of Cyclone Pam may not have been as devastating to New Zealand as was first predicted, which is something we can all be thankful for. But for those living in Vanuatu, the same cannot be...
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Confidently achieving
"When you have confidence you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun you can do amazing things." So said an American footballer by the name of Joe Namath. It's a quote that I think sums up where...
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An organic experience
In early July close to 300 people gathered in Marlborough for the first ever Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference. It was an amazing success, drawing like minded people from throughout the...
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Next Steps in Governance Renewal
First, thanks to all those members who participated in the Governance referendum which was held online between 18 and 29 May. Just over one-third of members voted and those members represented just...
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A family affair
Recently I received a book written by Michael and Judith Bassett, that outlines the history of the Babich family's 100 years within the New Zealand wine industry. It is a fascinating read, not only...
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A year of highs - Editorial
Another year is about to end, with the next one waiting just around the corner. And 2015 has been a year of highlights for the New Zealand wine industry. Aside from the gains made in the ethereal world...
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Welcome to 2016 - Editorial
With the festive season now a distant memory, the New Zealand wine industry is gearing itself up for the 2016 vintage. From the frost prone spring that impacted on wine regions, through to the up and...
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Where are the workers going to come from? — Editorial
Humans cannot dictate the terroir for wines, no matter how much we would like to. Instead it is a case of discovering the best soils, climate, and geography and developing from there. Hence wine...
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Philanthropy in the global wine industry — Editorial
Just how much does the wine industry give back to the community? Heaps according to a global research project that is being undertaken here in New Zealand. If you are the owner of a winery you will...
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Looking forward — Editorial
Welcome to the 100th issue of NZ Winegrower magazine – the official journal of New Zealand Winegrowers. While we are not likely to get a letter from the Queen for our endeavours, we are still mighty...
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Personality of the year — Editorial
This annual award was instigated by the former editor of NZWinegrower magazine, back in the 1990s. The aim was to acknowledge someone, or something that had made a significant impact on the New Zealand...
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Tumultuous start follows shaky end
I saw this great headline a few weeks back that basically summed up the weather so far this year: “2016, the hottest on record, but summer doesn’t appear to have got the memo.” How true is that? With...
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Editorial - We Are Doing Alright
There was an increasing sense of optimism at this year’s Romeo Bragato Conference. From the 500 delegates, through to the speakers, the Prime Minister to the board of New Zealand Winegrowers, there was...
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From the CEO - Remembering…
Originally, this article was going to be all about the future. All about the Structure and Governance workshops currently under way. And how important the issues being discussed at those workshops are...
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Time to celebrate - Editorial
The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration is only 14 months away, with the date set for early February 2016. For the first time New Zealand will take centre stage alongside its flagship variety,...
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Editorial Feb-Mar 2015
Welcome to 2015. A new year, new opportunities and a new vintage. As I write this in Marlborough, the region is experiencing another cloudless, sunny and extremely hot day. It has been a similar...
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