Press Release – Marisco Vineyards’ Claims 7th Trophy in 3 Months
Marisco Vineyards has collected another trophy, this time for its King’s Favour Sauvignon Blanc 2011 winning ‘Best One Year Old Sauvignon Blanc’ at the Marlborough Wine Show on Saturday night. … Continue reading
Harpers – Mike Matthews looks at new styles emerging from New Zealand at its New Release trade tasting
Albariño and Arneis may not be synonymous with New Zealand; it’s a far cry from the usual fare we are used to. Add in Grüner Veltliner, Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Sauvignon … Continue reading
Mike Matthews – New Zealand’s Marisco Vineyards and ‘The Ned’
It has been quite a successful year for Brent Marris and his team down at New Zealand’s Marisco Vineyards. Following on from picking up last year’s International Wine & Spirit … Continue reading
New Zealand’s smaller regions capitalise on Marlborough slump
The small 2012 harvest in New Zealand is a chance for smaller regions to gain ground on Marlborough. New Zealand Although production fell by 23% in some of the larger … Continue reading
Smaller New Zealand harvest could spell end of deep discounts
New Zealand Winegrowers is “relaxed” about an 18% fall in the harvest this year – the body had anticipated the crop to fall by up to 25%. David Cox, European … Continue reading
Marlborough offers scholarship for UK wine trade
Wine Marlborough is offering a member of the UK wine trade a chance to spend up to six weeks studying the New Zealand wine industry. Called the John Avery Scholarship, … Continue reading
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