New Zealand WineGrower Magazine

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December 09 / January 10

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Features for December 09 / January 10

Blowing up a storm

By Philip Gregan, New Zealand Winegrowers Chief Executive Officer

Frost fan usage in Marlborough has stirred up more column inches in the Marlborough Express in the last two months than any other rural issue. Read Article

It is people, it is people, it is people

A personal view by Terry Dunleavy

Whoever was the ancient Maori who composed the famous whakatauki (proverb): Read Article

The master of New Zealand wine imports

Tessa Nicholson

If his memory serves him correctly, the first time Britain’s John Avery MW was a judge at the Air New Zealand wine awards, only five gold medals were awarded. Read Article

Analysis pinpoints new flavour compounds

PJoelle Thomson

To discover what makes New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc tick – or not to discover it? Read Article

New Zealand WineGrower Magazine

Official Journal of the New Zealand Wine and Viticultural Industry