The Shout Magazine (New Zealand)

North Canterbury Young Vit winner announced

Lacey Agate from Bellbird Spring has been named the Corteva North Canterbury Young Viticulturist of the Year 2020 following competition held at Greystone in Waipara.

Will Bowman from Black Estate was named runner-up.

There were four contestants competing in total, the other two being Brigitte Allan from Pyramid Valley and Lucas Percy from Pegasus Bay.

The Young Vits were tested on all aspects of vineyard management, including trellising, pruning, machinery, pests & diseases and budgeting. 

Lacey will go on to represent North Canterbury in the National Final in Marlborough in October.

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