24th September 2026 Canada / WineA trade war with the US – and ten years investment in the the market – has led to a Canadian retail breakthrough for winemaker Erica Crawford’s Loveblock label.
10th September 2026 WineAuckland venue The Wine Room by David Nash has launched The Wine Room Reserve, a private membership platform that combines high-end wine sourcing with subterranean cellaring.
28th August 2026 Delegat / WineAuckland-headquartered wine producer and exporter Delegat Group has delivered a strong operating performance for the year ended 30 June 2026, driven by record case sales and higher operating margins.
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6th August 2026 Awards / WineWellington-based sommelier Marek Przyborek has won New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2026, and Hugo Adenot was named New Zealand Junior Sommelier of the Year 2026.
21st July 2026 Hospitality / WineApplications are open for New Zealand’s annual Sommelier Competitions, which include New Zealand Junior Sommelier of the Year and New Zealand Sommelier of the Year.
14th July 2026 NZ Winegrowers / WineThe New Zealand wine industry has lost one of its most high-profile and tireless advocates with the passing of legendary screen actor and winemaker Sir Sam Neill.
23rd June 2026 DWWA / WineTwo New Zealand wines were named in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Top 50, otherwise known as the Best in Show, which were selected from almost 17,000 wines from 58 countries.
18th June 2026 Constellation / WineConstellation Brands New Zealand has agreed to offload eight New Zealand mainstream wine brands, as well as the Selaks winery and related vineyards in Hawke’s Bay to Poulter Family Wines.
20th May 2026 Delegat / WineDelegat Group has concluded its 2026 harvest reporting an excellent quality yield across Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay, and the Barossa Valley.
15th May 2026 Terra Vitae / WineGrape grower Terra Vitae has declared it will not return to profitability until wine demand and supply come back into balance.
4th May 2026 Hancocks / WineAustralia’s largest family-owned drinks company Casella Family Brands is jumping ship from Federal Merchants & Co to Hancocks Family Merchants.
