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Philip Gregan Awarded Lifetime Achievement Honour by The Drinks Business
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) Chief Executive Officer Philip Gregan has been awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by leading international publication The Drinks Business, recognising his significant contribution to the global wine industry. The award acknowledges Philip’s leadership and influence over more than four decades, during which New Zealand has earned a global reputation for […]
by JB Wine Guy8 viewsnz-wine-news - news
Harvest to Harbour: A Cable Bay Wine Dinner at FISH
FISH Restaurant Presents “Harvest to Harbour” in Collaboration with Cable Bay Vineyards – FISH Restaurant at Hilton Auckland invites guests to an exclusive one-night-only dining experience, Harvest to Harbour: A Cable Bay Wine Dinner, taking place on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. In collaboration with the acclaimed Cable Bay Vineyards, the evening will showcase a curated […]
by JB Wine Guy7 viewsnz-wine-news - news
007 Golds for Spy Valley & NZ Winery of Year at London Wine Competition
Spy Valley Wines has achieved a clean sweep at the London Wine Competition 2026, securing gold medals for all seven wines entered and being named Winery of the Year New Zealand. The winning line-up included the 2023 Envoy by Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 Spy Valley Chardonnay, and 2025 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc, alongside a diverse […]
by JB Wine Guy18 viewsnz-wine-newspress-releasewine-awardslondon-wine-competitionmarlboroughspy-valley - news
Appellation Marlborough Wine Appoints Stephanie McIntyre as Chief Executive Officer
Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) has announced the appointment of Stephanie McIntyre as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking an important milestone as the organisation continues to strengthen the integrity, visibility and value of Marlborough wine. With over 20 years of experience living and working in Marlborough, McIntyre brings a wealth of expertise spanning senior winery […]
by JB Wine Guy29 viewsnz-wine-newspress-releaseappellation-marlborough-winemarlborough - news
Smith & Sheth Wines with Dan at the Hour Glass, New Plymouth
I recently attended an excellent Wine & Food match evening at The Hour Glass in New Plymouth, one of many events held during Feastival Taranaki. Dan Shea from Smith & Sheth from over in the Hawke’s Bay, presented 5 wines from their portfolio, all matched with delicious tapas from Jenna’s team at The Hour Glass. […]
by JB Wine Guy7 viewsnz-wine-news - news
Young Viticulturists Start Preparing For The 2026 Competitions
As the leaves in the vineyards turn to gold, Young Viticulturists around New Zealand are turning their focus to silver with the goal of raising their coveted regional trophy and ultimately the national trophy as the 2026 Ormond Nurseries New Zealand Young Viticulturist of the Year. The competition has been running for twenty years, supporting […]
by JB Wine Guy17 viewsnz-wine-newswine-industryyoung-viticulturist - news
The Aotearoa Chardonnay Symposium Returns In September 2026
The Aotearoa Chardonnay Symposium is back in 2026 taking place on September 17 – 18 at Toitoi in Hastings. It’s a collaborative forum for the Aotearoa wine community to assess our current standing and chart our path forward in the journey to produce exceptional Chardonnay. The Aotearoa Chardonnay Symposium returns to Te Matau-a-M?ui Hawke’s Bay […]
by JB Wine Guy20 viewsnz-wine-eventsnz-wine-newspress-releasechardonnaychardonnay-symposiumhawke-s-bay - news
Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 Unveils First Speakers
On International Sauvignon Blanc Day (1 May), Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 (SBNZ27) announced its first speaker line-up, bringing together a group of global voices and visionaries set to feature as part of the flagship event in Marlborough from 2-4 February 2027. The initial speakers include: Felicity Carter, Founder of Drinks Insider and Editorial Director […]
by JB Wine Guy24 viewsnz-wine-newspress-releasenew-zealand-winegrowerssauvignon-blanc - news
Featured Winery May 2025 – The Crater Rim, North Canterbury
This month we are heading back to the North Canterbury region in the South Island to visit The Crater Rim, a family-owned boutique winery situated in the rolling hills of Waipara, in North Canterbury. At The Crater Rim they grow, make and market limited quantities of terroir-specific wines produced from their own two vineyards and […]
by JB Wine Guy27 viewsfeatured-winerynz-wine-newsthe-crater-rim - news
Featured Wine Review – OTU Estate Wines from Marlborough
Where the ancient Otuwhero river meets the ocean, a vineyard estate sits close to the Pacific ocean on the tip of the South Island of Marlborough, New Zealand. Where wild beauty meets intense flavours, OTU Estate wines leave a lasting impression of fruit expression. This carefully chosen location of north-facing steep coastal slopes for optimal […]
by JB Wine Guy11 viewsnz-wine-news - news
IT’S AN EMOJENCY! – NZ WINEGROWERS LEADING GLOBAL PUSH FOR WHITE WINE EMOJI
In 2022, the New Zealand wine industry embarked on a quest to capture the WHITE WINE EMOJI which has been missing from digital keyboards since the late 1990’s. Unfortunately, our submission to the Unicode Consortium was declined, so the emoji still remains at large today. “The world has emojis for red wine, beer, cocktails and […]
by JB Wine Guy10 viewsnz-wine-news - news
WinePro Launches “Fuel the Show” Initiative to Support Exhibitors
WinePro Launches “Fuel the Show” Initiative to Support Exhibitors Amid Rising Costs – Expertise Events introduces a practical support program to offset fuel and transport costs while strengthening exhibitor outcomes. Like many across the industry, we at Expertise Events are closely monitoring the evolving fuel situation and the pressure it is placing on businesses throughout […]
by JB Wine Guy24 viewsnz-wine-newswine-industrywinepro-nz-2026 - news
New Zealand announced as Wine Region Winner of the 2026 Azure Road Impact Awards Drinks Category
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) is honoured to be recognised as the best Wine Region for the 2026 Azure Road Impact Awards Drinks Category. What we drink shapes places just as surely as where we sleep. Vineyards and wineries sit at the intersection of land, labour, and culture, yet conversations about “sustainable wine” often stop at […]
by JB Wine Guy10 viewsnz-wine-news - news
Featured Winery April 2026 – Equilibrium Makers, Martinborough
THE BALANCE OF THE FORCES – Here’s a little story about how an Italian man and a French woman found their balance, far from home. This is the story of Simone and Lucie, the team at Equilibrium Makers in Martinborough, New Zealand. In January this year I posted and shared my review of several wines […]
by JB Wine Guy17 viewsfeatured-winerynz-wine-newsequilibrium-makersmartinborough - news
New Zealand Winegrowers appoints Anishka Jelicich as Next CEO
New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anishka Jelicich as its next Chief Executive Officer, commencing at the end of July 2026. Anishka brings more than two decades of leadership experience across New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe, shaping her career in the global wine industry. Her roles at a […]
by JB Wine Guy17 viewsnz-wine-newspress-releasewine-industryanishka-jelicichnew-zealand-winegrowers-ceo - news
Whitehaven Becomes Naming-Rights Sponsor of ‘Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough’
As a new act begins for Marlborough’s creative and performing arts, Whitehaven Wine Company will step into the spotlight as the full naming-rights sponsor of what will be known as the Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough from 1 April 2026. The announcement marks a milestone in the longstanding partnership between Whitehaven and the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust […]
by JB Wine Guy20 viewsnz-wine-newspress-releasemarlboroughmarlborough-civic-theatre-trustwhitehaven-wines - news
Wet Jacket Wine Experience at The Hour Glass – March 2026
On Thursday I had the pleasure of attending (for the second time) an evening presented by Dan from Wet Jacket & hosted by Jenna and her team at The Hour Glass in New Plymouth. Dan provided 6 new wines from both the Wet Jacket and Putangi labels, all matched with delicious bites from Jenna’s kitchen, […]
by JB Wine Guy22 viewsnz-wine-newswine-tastingscentral-otagowet-jacket-wines - news
Uniting the New Zealand Wine Industry at WinePro NZ 2026
Kia Ora, G’Day, Haere Mai, Hello! WinePro NZ returns in 2026, and now is the time for growers, winemakers and industry professionals to register and unite under one roof in Marlborough, the heart of the New Zealand wine industry. WinePro NZ 2026: Where the Future of New Zealand Wine Comes Together As the country’s largest […]
by JB Wine Guy23 viewsnz-wine-eventsnz-wine-newswine-industrymarlboroughwinepro-nz-2026 - news
Sale And Supply Of Alcohol Act Amendments Take Sensible Approach
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act amendments take a sensible approach to licensing requirements – New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes today’s announcement of the introduction of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill. The changes proposed in the Sale And Supply Of Alcohol Act Bill include commonsense measures to streamline the licensing […]
by JB Wine Guy10 viewsnz-wine-news - news
Celia Hay Awarded NZ Supreme Woman of Influence 2026
From Earthquakes to Auckland – Celia Hay Awarded Auckland Supreme Woman of Influence 2026 – Cuisine’s Women in Food & Drink Awards 2026 was held at Soul Bar & Bistro in the Viaduct, Auckland on March 11 2026. This growing national network of Women in Food & Drink provides a unique platform for women in […]
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