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09 Mar 2017

New Zealand now top 3 wine import into USA by value

The value of New Zealand wine imported into the US has grown significantly in the past 12 months according to a recent Gomberg Fredrikson Report.

10 Feb 2017

New Zealand Winegrowers releases first Sustainability Report

New Zealand Winegrowers has released the first ever report on the wine sector’s achievements in sustainability. The Report presents data collected from vineyard and winery members of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand – one of the first and world-leading sustainability programmes in the international wine sector.

28 Jan 2017

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.

24 Jan 2017

New Zealand to be showcased as a world-class wine producer

New Zealand is under the spotlight as a world-class wine producer over the next two weeks with an influx of international media and wine trade arriving to attend a series of events that will showcase the country’s diverse regions and wine styles.

12 Jan 2017

Pinot Noir NZ 2017 attracts global wine industry leaders to Wellington this month

An astounding selection of global wine imbibers and influencers will descend on the nation’s capital this month for New Zealand’s most significant wine event, Pinot Noir NZ 2017.

16 Dec 2016

New Zealand wine industry loses stalwart Ivan Selak

New Zealand wine industry stalwart Ivan Selak lost his battle with cancer this week aged 67.

09 Dec 2016

Pinot Noir NZ 2017 Sold Out

The sold out sign has gone up on one of New Zealand’s most significant wine events: Pinot Noir NZ 2017. The celebration, which attracts the world’s greatest wine minds and palates to Wellington from 31st January until 2nd February 2017, is at capacity with over 600 tickets snapped up.

02 Dec 2016