NEWS
The future of Sauvignon Blanc
Cameron Douglas, New Zealand’s first and only Master Sommelier, shares his thoughts on what’s to come for one of NZ’s favourite varietals.
No extension to New Zealand’s wage subsidy scheme: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that the wage subsidy scheme will end in September, three weeks before the election.
Spotlight on a local: Jack Hackett’s
Each week we will be featuring a local bar, pub or club to help boost the Kiwi hospitality industry and encourage customers to get out and explore!
Lion still restoring systems but breweries back up and running
Lion has announced that it is continuing to make progress in restoring their systems following a cyber-attack on June 9.
WHAT’S HOT
Brancott Estate™ unveils a playful new look
Originality has always been part of Brancott Estate’s DNA, and their quirky new look packaging shows off this spirit.
Jacob’s Creek releases alcohol-free range ‘Unvined’
As consumers look for more choice in wine, Jacob’s Creek serves up a range of alcohol-free options that actually taste like wine.
Wine reviews by Cameron Douglas MS
Cameron Douglas is New Zealand’s first and only Master Sommelier. Read Cameron’s wine reviews as seen in The Shout NZ magazines, online now.
EVENTS
2020 Tonnellerie De Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker Of The Year to go ahead
Plans are currently underway for the regional competitions to take place during September with the national final to be held in November.
New Zealand Wine of the Year Competition will not take place in 2020
New Zealand Winegrowers says it needs to prioritise its focus due to the impact of COVID-19 on the industry.
Entries open for The New Zealand International Wine Show 2020
Now in its 16th year, it has been the biggest wine competition in the country since its inception.
