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The great stories and people that make up the New Zealand wine industry.
Despite only entering the world of wine in 2021, Kristen Tay is already making her mark on the industry, having recently won the title of Junior Sommelier of the Year.
Brood Fermentation is doing things differently. Not only are Jim Brown and Lauren Yap – the pair behind the label – winemakers, they’re beer brewers too.
Suburban Auckland might not seem the logical start line for a stellar career in grape growing. But the 2022 Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year believes his urban upbringing gives him a fresh perspective on the science and art of his trade.
A trip to a Hawke’s Bay winery with his wine-loving father was enough to convince Kevin Wang to enrol in the Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science at EIT.
The ability to follow her fruit from vineyard to winery is just one of the things 2022 Central Otago Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year Nina Downer loves about working with a smaller producer.
A bit of visa wrangling from an Irish soil expert proved fortuitous for New Zealand’s wine industry. Michelle Barry is one of this year’s Bragato Trust Scholarship recipients and a member of Bragato Research Institute (BRI) team.
The Roll of Fellows of New Zealand Winegrowers recognises those who have contributed substantially to the New Zealand wine industry. Whether it be through research, innovation or sustainability, their invaluable efforts and unwavering dedication have helped our industry grow and prosper.
Back in 1890, a young Italian stepped off the boat at Ellis Island on the way to his new life in California. A shoemaker by trade, Charles Celestino Pecchenino settled in the gold mining town of Angel’s Camp and made wine in his basement. It was prohibition - so shoe repairs were in demand.