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The great stories and people that make up the New Zealand wine industry.
The vineyards at Pyramid Farm in Marlborough’s Avon Valley have never been run of the mill, with plantings that follow the natural contours of the land, 250 metres above sea level.
A love of research and study drew Emma Taylor into the wine industry, but it’s the people who have kept her there.
Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025 brought together local and international Pinot lovers to celebrate New Zealand’s flagship red variety. The three days of plenary sessions and tastings were a platform for discussions about quality and style evolution, as well as the deepening expression of regional and subregional identities. Emma Jenkins MW shares some of the takeaways from international guests, following their immersion into New Zealand Pinot Noir.
Marlborough grape growers Will and Jayne Grigg are “cautiously optimistic” about the future of the region’s wine industry.
Cloudy Bay’s Good Pick Fund, as part of the Village to Village Charitable Trust programme, has launched an initiative to bolster the business aspirations of Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme workers in their home nations
Huntress, Novum, and The Marlborist embody an evolution of small producers in New Zealand. Despite not owning vineyards or wineries, they seek to craft individualistic wines while proving that success is about much more than just the product itself – it’s about the connections, values, and authenticity that shape each bottle.
As the second youngest of six kids, and the fourth generation on the land, Rippon’s NICK MILLS talks of his family’s connection to a “ridiculously special place”.
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. 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.
