One of New Zealand’s biggest industries is under attack from all sides. Consumers now expect to pay much less for their wine, more and more wine is having to be sold in supermarkets, increased exchange rates, contracting overseas markets, the recent increase from 12.5% to 15% GST, and now on 1st July, an increase in
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Who would you most like to share a bottle of wine with, why, and what would it be? My ultimate companion would be Keith Floyd sharing a bottle of Camille Giraud Corton Perrieres 2004, who, and what, are yours?

The story regarding the sale of assets by Pernod Ricard was incorrect. I therefore retract the allegations and I have confirmation by Cathy McKeown,  Public Relations Manager of Pernod Ricard New Zealand, that “can confirm on behalf of Pernod Ricard New Zealand that the allegations are 100% incorrect.” I have learnt a lot about breaking an incorrect
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With the huge success of Chardonnay Day, the global audience was staggering. So far: #chardonnay day reached 4,178,159 people, 28,318,197 impressions, 12,097 tweets & 3,314 contributors globally – & it’s still going! So for those New Zealand wineries that missed the boat this time, make sure you hop on next time! The Chardonnay’s tasted with
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Chardonnay Day Judgement is upon us. Chardonnay Day is being celebrated across the globe, but we, here in New Zealand, celebrate it before anyone else, Just like the new millenium. Love it or hate it, chardonnay’s name has been tainted by slutty teenage mothers calling their children it, by Kath and Kim’s ‘Cardonnay’. In fact
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