Billion-dollar battle heads to Supreme Court
A battle over the billion-dollar fortune of former Independent Liquor owner, Michael Erceg, is heading to the highest court in New Zealand.
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Moa’s speciality sours hit the sweet spot
With 15 gongs awarded within the specialty category alone, Moa Brewing Co. embraces its knack in turning a brew (and sometimes a face) sour.
More accolades for Villa Maria
Villa Maria has topped the Gisborne Regional Wine Awards with a trophy for the highest awarded winery and achieved a record breaking fourth Champion Wine of Show title, Lead Viticulturalist Trophy and two varietal trophies.
Marlborough region expected to be ‘full’ within years
The Marlborough wine growing region is expected to be fully planted within the next few years and several changes are expected to impact the globally-recognised area.
Polished Marlborough Pinot from Sacred Hill
Sacred Hill’s newly released HALO Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 could best be described as a polished, poised example of what has become New Zealand’s most popular red varietal.
New MD for Constellation Brands NZ
Constellation Brands New Zealand, the country’s leading wine exporter, announced that Simon Towns will take the reins as President and Managing Director.
Gold Award for Super Liquor
Super Liquor has taken out the gold award in the Liquor Outlet category in the New Zealand Quality Services Awards. The awards, which recognise best customer service, were introduced last year.
Decision on takeover delayed
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has once again delayed its decision on AB InBev’s proposed takeover of SABMiller.
Hallertau celebrates with beer, beats – and a Biergarten
Marking a decade since the first beer was poured, Auckland brewery and restaurant Hallertau have celebrated their tenth anniversary with the opening of a new biergarten.
Steinlager scores ‘Best In Class’
The Steinlager Pure team has cause to celebrate with a few cold ones after taking out ‘Best in Class’ at the recent 2016 New World Beer & Cider Awards.
Dates Set for Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2016 Competitions
The Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2016 Competition is looking to be bigger than ever this year with Auckland (Northern) now introduced as a fifth region.
New Marketing Director for DB
DB Breweries has announced the promotion and appointment of Sean O’Donnell to the role of Marketing Director.