Falling consumption, rising costs and tariffs take bounce out of yellow tail winemaker
Thanks to an American 2017 Super Bowl advertisement, the line “Wanna pet my roo?” came to represent one…
Early pickings in Hawke’s Bay making for great wine – 2026 vintage report
He expected 2026 to be a standout vintage for Hawke’s Bay’s reds. Craggy Range chief winemaker Ben Tombs.…
Philip Gregan on leaving New Zealand Winegrowers
Following last week’s news that Anishka Jelicich will replace Philip Gregan as CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers, db…
The Buyer | Philip Gregan on putting New Zealand on the global wine stage
How do you reflect on retirement and passing on the role to Anishka Jelicich? I am looking forward…
New Zealand Winegrowers gets new CEO
Anishka Jelicich leaves Pernod Ricard to take over from New Zealand Winegrowers CEO Philip Gregan following his retirement.…
I Work In The Wine Industry. With NZ’s Declining Drinking Trends, Here’s How I Feel About The Future
New Zealanders are drinking less wine. What does that look like on the restaurant and retail floor, and…
New Zealand underground bunker enquiries double as Kiwis plan for crises
“It’s less that Kiwis suddenly fear one entirely new scenario, and instead that a much broader group of…
Winedogs Hawke’s Bay: Dog-friendly wine festival moves to Paritua
Agency owner Alice McKinley said donations would also be collected at the festival to support the wellbeing and…
Alcohol health risks depend on beverage type and consumption habits
While high alcohol intake has been associated with worse health outcomes regardless of the type of alcohol consumed,…
Marlborough theatre’s accountant goes off-script with ‘dire’ wine industry predictions
James made the comments after presenting the Marlborough Civic Theatre Trust’s annual financial report to the Marlborough District…
MIND diet may protect against structural brain deterioration
The combined Mediterranean and blood pressure lowering diet (MIND) may slow the structural changes related to brain aging,…
Marlborough sauvignon blanc wine: Is New Zealand still making the world’s best?
Sauvignon blanc now makes up more than 70% of all wine produced in New Zealand. But is it…