New Zealand Wine

Happy International Riesling Day! Aotearoa's South Island - where over 90% of New Zealand's Riesling is grown - is known for its bright days, cool nights, and long, dry autumns, which combined create the perfect climate for Riesling. New Zealand Reisling styles range from bone dry to lushly sweet. You’ll find stone fruit and spice characters from sunny Nelson, lemon and lime from Marlborough, and green apples, minerality, and citrus from the cooler North Canterbury and Central Otago regions 🌞🍏 The combination of fruit intensity, citrus notes, and refreshing acidity in New Zealand Riesling complements a wide range of Asian cuisines. Enjoy drier styles with salads, Japanese tempura, and light seafood or chicken dishes, and sweeter styles with spicy yet fragrant Asian dishes, such as Thai curry 🤍 Find out more about this popular wine variety via the link below. https://bit.ly/3Vf5bPK #nzwine #wine #vineyard #reisling #nelson #marlborough #northcanterbury #wineregion

In late January, New Zealand Winegrowers named Dr Richard Smart as a 2025 Fellow, recognising the long-term impact of his work. Richard began shining a light on grape growing in the late 1960s, increasingly fascinated by how sunlight interception by vineyards impacted yields and fruit quality. More than 55 years later, he has counselled countless students, growers, and organisations around the world on vine physiology and canopy management, including his time as the New Zealand Government’s National Viticultural Scientist, from 1982 to 1990. “Richard is very much a visionary, using his international experience to debate the issues facing the wine industry.” Dr Mike Trought Read the full story at the link 🔗 https://bit.ly/3F0dp8u #nzwine #wine #nz

New Zealand Wine set to shine at ProWein New Zealand wine is returning with a significant presence at this year’s ProWein, from 16-18 March 2025. Over sixty wineries from New Zealand will be represented, providing visitors the opportunity to discover new wines and taste old favourites. Chris Stroud, New Zealand Winegrowers’ Market Manager UK Europe says, “ProWein is an important fair for New Zealand as can be seen by the large number of producers attending this year. The New Zealand Wine Pavilion will act as an information hub for all New Zealand wineries at ProWein. We look forward to welcoming attendees, showcasing our distinctive wines and supporting the growth of New Zealand wine around the world.” The New Zealand Pavilion can be found in Hall 12, Stand D40 / E40 Read the full media release here https://bit.ly/4iENFgi

On the eve of the 2025 grape harvest in Marlborough, New Zealand Winegrowers spent a day with the Primary Production Select Committee and Stuart Smith, MP for Kaikoura. Our hosts included Bragato Research Institute's research winery, Delegat Limited, Indevin Group, and WineWorks; each showcasing the wine industry's commitment to research, quality, productivity, innovation, and sustainability. The visit also gave the Committee an insight into the different processes that are used to package New Zealand's wine for export to over 100 countries. We appreciate the opportunity to host you in our largest wine region, thank you to Mark Cameron, Miles Anderson, Steve Abel, Mike Butterick, Jo Luxton, Suze Redmayne, and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel for spending the day with us.

ProWein Fair Returns this week in Dusseldorf! New Zealand Winegrowers will be there in Hall 12, D40 – E40, with many other New Zealand exhibitors around us. Come to our stand to meet our producers with over 25 wine brands represented from across six regions. New Zealand Wine is Celebrating 30 Years of its world-leading Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand programme, and today 98% of New Zealand's vineyard area is SWNZ certified. To find out more about our SWNZ programme and sustainability focus areas come and visit our stand. The New Zealand Wine Pavilion will act as an information hub for all New Zealand wineries at ProWein. If you are looking to find out more about New Zealand wines, or want to represent New Zealand, we’d love to see you. To register to visit - https://bit.ly/3XnSra4 #nzwine #altogetheruniqe #prowein #sustainablewinegrowing

Happy International Women's Day! New Zealand’s wine industry has undergone a significant shift over the past few decades, with increasing numbers of talented women found throughout vineyards and wineries. We look forward to sharing more stories from women in our industry over the coming months. Consultant winemaker Michelle Richardson, says her early years at Villa Maria, where many notable industry women began their careers, gave her a brilliant start with freedom to experiment. “Grant Edmonds and George Fistonich allowed me to flex my winemaking muscles and provided a wonderful training ground.” Emma Jenkins MW speaks to five inspiring winemakers who have helped pave the way, thanks to perseverance, passion, and some of New Zealand’s best wines. Read the inspiring stories of these multi-talented women at the link below 🔗 https://bit.ly/3F0dp8u #nzwine #wine #nz #internationalwomensday #iwd24

New Zealand Winegrowers will return to ProWein taking place from 16-18 March 2025. On the pavilion, we are pleased to host 17 producers, with a further 17 exhibitors showcasing New Zealand wines at the event. In total, there will be over 60 wineries represented from across New Zealand providing visitors the opportunity to discover new wines and taste old favourites. In addition, we are pleased to welcome New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to our stand, where experts will be on hand to explain how the UK & EU Free Trade Agreements can benefit customers and suppliers and unlock opportunities for growth. Come and visit us in Hall 12, D40-E40 and if you want to learn more about New Zealand wine, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! To register to visit - https://bit.ly/3XnSra4 #nzwine #altogetheruniqe #prowein

The global theme for International Women’s Day on 8 March 2025, ‘Accelerate Action’, is mirrored in Cusine's national initiative as they proudly present its list of ‘Aotearoa New Zealand’s most influential & inspiring women in food & drink 2025’, recognising theleading lights and rising stars within the diverse food-and-drink industry. It's a pleasure to see several women of New Zealand wine featured on the list - Jane De Witt, Sarah-Kate Dineen, Siobhan Wilson, Erin Lawron-McKenzie, and our very own, Leadership & Communities Manager, Nicky Grandorge are there amongst good company. Read the full list and more about these outstanding women here: https://bit.ly/4i1rLUM Women in Food & Drink New Zealand #nzwine #womeninwine

In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Emma Jenkins MW speaks to five inspiring winemakers who have helped pave the way, thanks to perseverance, passion, and some of New Zealand’s best wines. New Zealand’s wine industry has undergone a significant shift over the past few decades, with increasing numbers of talented women found throughout vineyards and wineries. Claire Mulholland, from Burn Cottage, describes her entry into the industry as being filled with opportunities to learn and grow, particularly the mentorship she experienced with Grant Taylor and Ted Lemon. Read the full story at the link below 🔗 https://bit.ly/3F0dp8u #nzwine #wine #nz

Our industry is built on the commitment, passion, and dedication of our people. From wine labels to local communities, industry employers have a responsibility to uphold financial, social, and ecological standards to continue being an industry of choice. Our most valuable resource is our people. Manaaki Whenua, Manaaki Tangata, Haere Whakamua. If we take care of the earth, and take care of the people, we will take care of the future. Learn more via the link below. https://bit.ly/43ffiZ4 #nzwine #sustainability