Luna Estate Wine Tasting at 4th Wall Wine Tasters, New Plymouth
In September we had the pleasure of hosting Joel Watson, Head Winemaker (The Big Cheese) of Luna Estate and Ross Wilson our local Eurovintage account manage ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Nearly 100 wines have been awarded gold medals at the 2025 Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect. Ninety-one golds were awarded – the highest number since records began in 2012, following a stellar 2024 vintage and stunning weather conditions leading into the 2025 harvest. Chief Judge Stu Marfell said the 2024 season had been a […]| The New Zealand Wine Directory
Specialist Sparkling Producer Takes out the title AGAIN! In a performance for the record books, the Champion Wine of the Show at the 2025 National Wine Awards of Aotearoa NZ is a sparkling wine for the second year in a row. Specialist sparkling producer, Vilaura makes history, taking out the top accolade for the second […]| The New Zealand Wine Directory
Look for the Mark: Celebrate the Sparkling Season Ahead with Méthode Marlborough – Méthode Marlborough is encouraging New Zealanders to “Look for the Mark” – the Méthode Marlborough quality mark – when choosing their summer sparkling. The mark signifies the highest standard of locally crafted traditional method sparkling wine, proudly made in Marlborough from 100% […]| The New Zealand Wine Directory
Fifteen judges will taste 622 wines entered into the 2025 Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect, this week. Chief Judge Stu Marfell will be joined by a further 12 local judges, as well as out of region guest judges Sam Kim and Toni Paterson MW, in assessing the wines over three days starting Wednesday. “We’re […]| The New Zealand Wine Directory
In September we had the pleasure of hosting Joel Watson, Head Winemaker (The Big Cheese) of Luna Estate and Ross Wilson our local Eurovintage account manage ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Cuvar Winery is excited to announce that Dave Mackintosh has joined our team as Senior Winemaker, taking over from Michelle Richardson. Dave has been part of the team since January, but it’s now official — and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Dave grew up in Hawke’s Bay and has had an incredible journey in wine […]| The New Zealand Wine Directory
Broadcaster and entertainer Graham Norton and New Zealand’s very own Invivo took centre stage at The Drinks Trust Gala on Monday 6 October, helping to raise an outstanding £60,000 ($140,000 NZD) in support of people working across the drinks industry. Hosted at the world-renowned Claridge’s in London, the black-tie event brought together 240 influential guests […]| The New Zealand Wine Directory
The 3rd edition of South Natural is held in Auckland with the country’s most exciting natural wine showcase. On Saturday 15 November 2025, Pocket Bar & Kitchen in Grey Lynn will transform into an intimate tasting space where wine lovers can meet the makers behind New Zealand’s boldest zero-zero wines – crafted from hand-picked organic […]| The New Zealand Wine Directory
Across three decades of consumer-driven international growth and success, the New Zealand wine industry has built a strong reputation for highly distinctive, premium, sustainable wines. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, an industry led, independently audited, sustainability certification programme.??Sustainability is a key differentiator for New Zealand wine’s reputation.? That reputation […]| The New Zealand Wine Directory
G.H. Mumm has announced the appointment of award-winning winemaker Trina Smith as Mumm Terroirs Pacific Winemaker, overseeing all winemaking for the illustrious Champagne house’s portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. With more than two decades of winemaking experience, Smith is recognised as one of Australia’s leading sparkling wine specialists, with her wines have received multiple […]| The New Zealand Wine Directory
Our Australian friends are all invited to experience the world of Central Otago wines as Pure Pours: Central Otago Wine Festival arrives in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne later this month. Seventeen of Central Otago’s leading wineries will make a special trip across the Tasman, pouring more than 80 wines and sharing the stories, landscapes, and […]| The New Zealand Wine Directory
The results are in for the New World Wine Awards 2025, and the Top 50 Wines Under $30 have been revealed, offering Kiwis the chance to enjoy world-class wines without the world-class price tag. This year’s awards saw over 1,000 wines from Aotearoa and around the globe go head – to- head in a rigorous […]| The New Zealand Wine Directory
Entries are OPEN for the 2025 Aotearoa Regional Wine Awards - This is your opportunity to showcase your finest wines and connect with more than 80,000 Show ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
HAWKE’S BAY WINE AUCTION SMASHES RECORDS, CELEBRATES $5 MILLION RAISED FOR CRANFORD HOSPICE - Standing ovation as generous bid from Isaac’s Plumbing, Pumpin ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
RANKING THE BRIGHTEST AND BEST SOMMELIERS OF AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND 2025.The Champagne Louis Roederer Top 100 Sommeliers New Zealand has released its first ra ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Rediscovering New Zealand’s Winemaking Heritage: Martinborough Winery, Cambridge Road, has restored ancient Totara wine barrels for the release of a Martinb ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Innovative New Zealand winery Invivo announces a strategic investment from Indevin, New Zealand’s largest wine producer, designed to supercharge its global ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
An exciting partnership unites Waiheke Island excellence with one of New Zealand’s most respected fine wine distributors. As they celebrate their 40th anniv ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Congratulations to Dingying Jiang from Kahiwi who became the 2025 Tonnellerie de Mercurey Central Otago Young Winemaker of the Year following the competitio ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
New Zealand Winegrowers is celebrating its annual honours list by announcing the 2025 roll of New Zealand Winegrowers Fellows. Fabian Yukich, Chair, says, “ ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Tickets to the 10th annual Winetopia 2025 Auckland event have just gone on sale, representing a decade of bringing the best of the New Zealand Wine scene to ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Congratulations to Thalia Osborne from Ash Ridge who was announced as the 2025 Tonnellerie de Mercurey North Island Young Winemaker of the Year following th ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Congratulations to Ruby McManaway from Yealands, who was announced as the 2025 Tonnellerie de Mercurey Marlborough Young Winemaker of the Year, following th ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
The key dates have been set for the Marlborough Wine Show 2025, sponsored by QuayConnect, with entries opening on the 19th August 2025. The 2025 Marlborough ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Whitehaven Wines has established a partnership with Selmes Garden Trust which will see individuals with disabilities engaged to help propagate seeds collect ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Kudos to the Gimblett Gravels® reds chosen for the 2023 Annual Vintage Selection. On announcing the selection, Andrew Caillard MW declared, “it is extremely ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
The first annual ranking of the Louis Roederer Top 100 Sommeliers will take place on the 26th August 2025 in Auckland. The first Louis Roederer Top 100 Somm ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
2025 Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction: Rare Blends and Barrel Lots To Go Under the Hammer. One of Hawke’s Bay’s most anticipated events is back — and it’s set to be ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Congratulations to Damon Lovell, Vineyard Manager at Carrick, who took out the title of 2025 Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year. The competition ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
Over the last couple of months, I have been tasting my way through the Misha's Vineyard portfolio, and I have to say they have all been excellent to ou ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
A Central Otago Wine Celebration – This summer enjoy a weekend of wine, food and discovery at Roam Central 2025 in Central Otago, New Zealand. The countdown ...| nzwinedirectory.co.nz
