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Winepress SubscriptionEstablished in 1991, Winepress Magazine is the longest-running wine publication in New Zealand. Produced by Wine Marlborough the monthly magazine reports the latest news and research in the Marlborough wine industry and is provided to Marlborough wine companies, grape growers, and key industry people.
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The September 2026 edition of Winepress looks at:
Fire Watch
The Fire risk inherent in vineyard and winery operations is one that Philip Steel knows from both sides, as senior winemaker at Marlborough Vintners and a volunteer firefighter. “Just because the grass may be green on top doesn’t mean it’s not dry underneath,” he says. Photo by Jim Tannock. Go to page 10
Wine & Food Festival
Pressing pause on the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival provides a “great opportunity to promote Marlborough’s flagship Sauvignon Blanc where it really counts”.
Double Win
Isabel Estate winemaker Nick Lamain is 2026 Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year, and Cloudy Bay assistant vineyard manager Kris Godsall is Ormond Nurseries Young Viticulturist of the Year.
Expert View
The developing El Niño is a reminder that drought is a recurring feature of Marlborough’s climate and that preparedness remains important.
Behind the Scenes - Anne Escalle
Market Forces - Celebrating Sauvignon Blanc
The August 2026 issue of Winepress looks at:
Cutting Edge
There was plenty of pruning prowess on display in early August, with the return of the Marlborough Silver Secateurs competition. Lily May, from Vanuata’s Tongoa Island, won Champion Female Pruner on a day that showcased talent and community. Photo by Jim Tannock.
Viticulture Property
Vineyards are a business not a retirement plan, Mike Poff told attendees at a WinePro presentation. “It’s time to put the hands back on the steering wheel and drive value.”
NZW Fellow
More than 40 years after the start of Cloudy Bay, Kevin Judd has been named a 2026 New Zealand Winegrowers Fellow, recognising the impact of his photography and winemaking.
Marketing matters
“The last metre matters more than ever.” That was the take-home message at the ‘Getting to market is not the same as getting bought’ session at Winepro.
Behind the Scenes - Nick Lamain
Market Forces - Morven McAuley
Staying Connected
In tough times it is vital to communicate with family members and “share the load”, say Awatere grape growers Rachel and Bryn Cotching. “Just speaking to someone, even if they don’t have the answers, can help,” says Bryn, a Wine Marlborough board member and Marlborough Grape Growers Cooperative director. Photo by Jim Tannock. Go to page 14.
WinePro
Winery and vineyard technology were showcased at WinePro in Blenheim in June, while the conference segment offered insights from vines to sales.
Beyond Mothballing
Recent workshops offered grape growers considerations for spraying and pruning during mothballing, as well as options for removing vines instead.
Growing Wellbeing
Industry gatherings can help fuel wellbeing in tough times, says Sarah White, coordinator for the Top of the South Rural Support Trust.
Green Shoots – Tiraki
Boutique brands leveraging connections
Behind the Scenes - Damien Yvon
Being Named The Real Review runner-up Vigneron of the Year 2026 is less about personal satisfaction and more a “collegial success” shared with the entire business, says the face of Clos Henri, Damien Yvon.
Market Forces - Belinda Jackson
Sustainability runs deep at Lawson’s Dry Hills
The June issue of Winepress looks at:
Ōhine-anau-mate
Hundreds of years before winemaking developments stretched between the Wither Hills and Waikārapi, the people of Rangitāne were digging extensive networks of canals and fish traps. Robbie McKinney of Rangitāne o Wairau, and Jason Cook of Indevin Group, are on a mission to restore Ōhine-anau-mate. Photo by Jim Tannock. Go to page 12.
Young Vit
Congratulations to Kris Godsall, the Ormond Nurseries Young Viticulturist of the Year Marlborough, following a tough but collegial competition on May 28.
Farewell Philip Gregan
Over more than four decades in the wine industry, Philip Gregan has had a front row seat to one of New Zealand’s most remarkable export success stories.
WinePro
Events like WinePro are where “real conversations happen, partnerships form and we see firsthand what wineries actually need”, says Ineke Mast from Commerce7.
Market Forces
Meet Emily Hope at Blank Canvas