NZ wine exports hit record high
Wine exports have reached a record high and now stand at $1.37 billion, up 8.2% on last year. These results have propelled wine to New Zealand’s sixth biggest export good.
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DB ciders dominate soaring cider sales
DB Managing Director Andy Routley says New Zealand is seeing a meteoric rise in the popularity of cider.
Sauvignon Blanc to be the star of international wine conference in 2016
Pernod Ricard Winemakers NZ has announced “there’s no doubt about it, Sauvignon Blanc is special. It is the varietal that awoke the world to New Zealand wine and continues to dazzle wine critics across the world.
“Fifty Shades of Grey” beer launched
Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has released a beer infused with ginseng and other purported aphrodisiacs for the film adaption of “Fifty Shades of Grey”, Drinks Business has reported.
World Cup of Wine
The Cricket World Cup is underway in New Zealand and Australia and so far things are going exceptionally well for the Black Caps.
Paynter’s cider picks up top prize
Figures from Dominion Breweries indicate the New Zealand cider market has grown 315 percent by volume between 2010 and 2014.
Virginia cider maker recreating recipe from 1742
A cider maker in Richmond, Virginia, USA is recreating a nearly 300-year-old recipe from the Virginia Historical Society’s collection.
Mission Estate Sauvignon expands to Marlborough
Mission Estate winery has expanded their domestic supply of Sauvignon Blanc from their home in Hawke’s Bay to include Marlborough.
Blackenbrook celebrates another top award for Pinot Gris
Blackenbrook Vineyard in Tasman near Nelson has netted its fourth top wine award within two months.
Corona offers a platform to help those who save others
Corona is supporting the Piha Surf Live Saving Club’s (PSLSC) fund raising efforts with an art exhibition, a temporary deck and a pop-up bar.
Moa releases special India Pale Ale
Moa Head Brewer David Nicholls has been very busy tinkering away at the Blenheim brewery.
US big beer brands take a hit
New sales figures make sobering reading for the producers of some of America’s biggest beers. Data from Beer Marketer’s Insights show seven major brands that have lost significant sales (at least 20%) between 2013 and 2008.