Trinity Hill moves distribution to Liberty Wines

New Zealand winery, Trinity Hill, is moving its distribution in the UK from Enotria to Liberty Wines from January 1, 2014.

New Zealand wants to be the world's number one producer of lower alcohol wines

New Zealand wants to position itself as the "world's leading producer of high-quality, lower calorie and lower alcohol 'lifestyle' wines" in the biggest research project undertaken by the country's wine industry.

Seifried Estate's Old Coach Road range gets rebranded

Fells distributed, Nelson-based winery Seifried Estate, has revamped its Old Coach Road range in celebration of its 40th anniversary.

Accolades Wines acquires several brands from the Mud House Wine Group

The Mud House Wine Group has agreed to sell New Zealand brands Mud House, Dusky Sounds, Haymaker, Skyleaf and Waipara Hills, including the Waipara Hills cellar door and café, to Accolade Wines, subject to approval by New Zealand's Overseas Investment Office.

UK trade's first chance to taste New Zealand's "best ever" vintage

The UK wine trade will get its first chance to taste wines from what is claimed could be the best New Zealand wine vintage in history at a special New Release Tasting organised by New Zealand Winegrowersin London on November 5.

Negociants UK to help widen distribution for Sam Neill's Two Paddocks wines in the UK

Negociants UK has taken on the widespread distribution for the premium Two Paddocks range of wines from Central Otago, New Zealand, produced by actor Sam Neill.

Douglas Blyde gets his hands dirty in a "cook off" competition with Cloudy Bay

Mike Paul on why New Zealand faces a critical year ahead

The next 12 months will be a critical period for New Zealand's wine producers.

Jackson Estate to build Pinot Noir-specific winery

Marlborough producer Jackson Estate is to build a new Pinot Noir-specific winery on the back of double-digit sales growth.

Anne Krebiehl goes back in time with New Zealand's Rippon Vineyards

You rarely meet pioneers in 2013, but in the wine world it is still possible to encounter people who broke new ground. To taste their wines is a privilege. Yesterday's vertical of Rippon Vineyards Pinot Noir with vintages going back to 1990, presented by Lea & Sandeman, was a taste of early Central Otago viticulture, the 1990 being only the second commercial vintage coming from this stunning vineyard on the shore of Lake Wanaka.

Villa Maria looks to grow in the UK with launch of Italian Arneis variety

Days of cheap Kiwi wine are over, says New Zealand wine chief

The New Zealand wine industry has gladly gone back to the days when demand far outstripped supply and it could concentrate on producing quality, premium wine, and get away from the cheap wine market, according to Philip Gregan, chief executive of New Zealand Winegrowers.

Q&A: Terry Peabody, chairman, Craggy Range

American-born Australian Terry Peabody made money in waste management and logistics before establishing Craggy Range, a trail-blazing premium winery in New Zealand. He spoke to Richard Woodard

Marlborough celebrates 40 years with a record 2013 harvest

This week marks the 40^th anniversary of the first grapes planted in Marlborough at Brancott Estate and coincides with New Zealand's recording-breaking 2013 harvest of 345,000 tonnes.

NZ winery strikes deal with China

A New Zealand winery is set to capitalise on a growing thirst for white wine in China. Allan Scott Family Winemakers, based in Marlborough, is to ship 200,000 bottles to China in the first year of the deal.

High hopes for NZ 2013 vintage

After low yields in 2012, it has been predicted the New Zealand 2013 vintage will be "a vintage to remember".

NZ Ascension Wine Estate up for sale

New Zealand's Ascension Wine Estate is up for sale after having fallen into receivership.

New Zealand's Prophet's Rock to increase production

New Zealand winery Prophet's Rock is set for further expansion "into offshore markets" following its purchase by a group...

Jukes and Stelzer unveil new Great New Zealand Pinot Noir Classification

The sixth Great New Zealand Pinot Noir Classification released this week by wine critics Matthew Jukes and Tyson Stelzer has seen 23 new wineries join the list.

Brancott Estate anticipates quality vintage

New Zealand winery Brancott Estate is anticipating a balanced, moderate yield for the 2013 vintage, following a disappointing harvest last year.