It’s all about the dirt. It’s all about the vines. It’s all about getting grapes into the winery in the healthiest condition possible. This is the job of the viticulturist. It’s arguably the most ...

When artificial intelligence-backed tractors became available to vineyards, Tom Gamble wanted to be an early adopter. He knew there would be a learning curve, but Gamble decided the technology was ...

When you hear about Napa and Sonoma, it's easy to forget that a three hour drive north can land Southern Californians in the lesser known wine regions within Santa Barbara County. However, lesser ...

2025 is set to be an exciting year for the New Zealand Young Viticulturist of the Year programme as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The New Zealand Young Viticulturist programme was launched in ...

We were greatly encouraged by the enthusiasm with which our introduction of Viticulturist of the Year was received last year, and we are delighted to continue to highlight the unsung heroes of ...

Nick Putt, from Craggy Range, is the 2025 Hawke’s Bay Young Viticulturist of the Year. Nick Putt, of Craggy Range, has reclaimed the title of Hawke’s Bay Young Viticulturist of the Year for 2025.

Central Otago and North Canterbury celebrate emerging wine industry talent ahead of the national finals in August.

Congratulations to Ruby McManaway from Yealands, Marlborough, who is the 2025 Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year. Congratulations also to Anna Kelland from Constellation Brands, who ...

Local reporting is vital to a thriving and connected community. Help us keep telling Marlborough's stories by making a contribution. A once vineyard tractor driver, turned vineyard manager has battled ...

I ensure that grapes are properly cultivated to make the best wines possible, through liaison and consultation with our grape growers. I work as part of a team and our job differs depending on the ...

In short: A vineyard in WA is using prison farm-trained workers to fill labour gaps. Primary producers across Australia have been grappling with ongoing labour shortages. What's next? It is hoped the ...