Grape expectations as entries open for New World Wine Awards
The judges are eagerly awaiting the chance to taste test the first wines from what has been hailed as one of NZ’s most memorable vintages.
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Taylors Wines takes on New Zealand
Australian wine company Taylors Wines is pleased with their early sales results in New Zealand. In a press release and sales report, Taylors said it was seeing early results from its investment in the New Zealand market with strong sales increases in the first quarter of its new distribution company.
The end of Shiraz as we know it?
Young Australian vintner Nick Glaetzer’s made history when his Glaetzer-Dixon Mon Pere Shiraz won a major national award. Glaetzer’s gamble embodies a major shift in Australia’s wine-growing industry as it responds to climate change.
Auckland Police propose six-year ban on new bars and bottle stores
The police are proposing a six-year ban on any new bars and bottle stores in central Auckland and other regional hot-spots. As a minimum, police want a freeze on the number of liquor licences in some areas.
Save the date for the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival 2015
The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival is New Zealand’s original and longest running wine festival held in a world-renowned wine producing region. Festival goers will get the opportunity to sample a unique selection of world-class wines and delicious local cuisine.