The March 2026 issue of Winepress looks at:

Marlborough’s GI
AMW chair Sophie Parker-Thomson believes Marlborough should review its wine boundary. Photo Jim Tannock

Vintage 2026
Managing crop loads and disease pressure will be key to a successful 2026 vintage, says viticulturist Stuart Dudley, in a season that’s kept growers on their toes.

Wine Festival
The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival is one of those events that genuinely reflects who we are and where we come from, says Claudia Yanez from Nautilus, following a stellar 39th edition.

Solar & Batteries Marlborough’s
Brawn Vineyard Estates is one of 32 “demonstration farms” chosen by EECA for a project to assess how solar and batteries stack up in agriculture and horticulture.

Behind the Scenes
Marlborough Viticulturist Matt Duggan moved to Australia two years ago to take his career forward, and that ambition has been turbocharged by his inclusion in the prestigious Wine Australia Future Leaders programme.

Market Forces
Carlos Rojas Stiven joined Misty Cove as Marketing Manager in 2024, just as the company had undergone a change in ownership. The reshuffle allowed him to shape the role, and to take the brand’s marketing in a new direction.

The February 2026 edition of Winepress looks at:

Accidental Icon
One year out from Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027, Jules Taylor talks to Kat Pickford about the “happy accident” of Sauvignon Blanc’s success. “Even after all these years, the smell and taste still blows my mind.” Photo Jim Tannock.

Seasonal Update
With oversupply continuing to challenge the industry, wine companies and growers are taking a cautionary approach to vintage 2026.

Market Forces
In the first part of a series profiling the passionate people marketing Marlborough wine, Katy Prescott talks to Cloudy Bay’s Julie Delmas.

Grape to Glass
In this edition we launch a new regular column from Bragato Research Institute, with Ross Wise MW sharing findings from the recent UV-C trials in a Sauvignon Blanc block.

The December 2025 issue of Winepress looks at:

Lifetime Achievement
Kevin and Kimberley Judd’s Wine Marlborough Lifetime Achievement award is “very premature”, says Kevin. ”We haven’t finished yet.” Photo Jim Tannock.

Marlborough Wine Show
Marlborough’s champion wine of the year picked up three trophies at the 2025 Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect.

The Year Ahead
From winemakers and viticulturists to land valuers and labour contractors, we ask industry leaders to look forward to vintage 2026 and beyond.

Vineyard of the Future
Delegat’s trial block aims to “push the limits” and grow understanding of different canopy systems for efficiency and productivity.

Vantage Point - Ruth Berry

The November 2025 issue of Winepress looks at:

High Flyers
Morgan Boyce flies a drone alongside The Coterie’s Rhyan Wardman, who calls drone spraying a natural fit for the company. Photo by Jim Tannock. Image supplied.

Marlborough Wine Show
Experienced wine judges were wowed by Marlborough’s aromatics last month, when judging at the Marlborough Wine Show 2025, sponsored by QuayConnect.

Engineering a Dream
Bruce Forlong has forged ahead through myriad challenges, to complete a six-million-litre winery in the Upper Wairau Valley.

Sauvignon Boot Camp
The inaugural Sauvignon Blanc Boot Camp will focus on Marlborough's ability to produce some of the most iconic Sauvignon in the world.

Vantage Point
Dr Mike Trought - Besting the Peloton

Succession Plan
The Murphy family’s 175-year succession story stretches from swamps and seeds to Sauvignon Blanc and apples.

Behind the Scenes
Laurel ‘Lolly’ Rockliff on making happy connections for 17 years

The October 2025 Winepress looks at:

Top 100
Marlborough has four of the best sommeliers in New Zealand – so what makes them special?

Giving and receiving
Mentoring programmes have personal and professional benefits for everyone involved

Mum’s the word
The unsung work of pastoral carers is key to looking after RSE workers 

Survival of the fittest
Identifying the right microbes helps build natural defences to grapevine trunk disease

Vantage Point - Lan Zhang

Behind the Scenes - Lynne and Matt Broughan

The September 2025 issue of winepress looks at:

A new experience
The former Clubs of Marlborough building has been transformed into a classy showcase for our wine and food

Return to the roots
As vineyards are redeveloped, digging up the past shows ways to improve vineyard water use, now and into the future

Savings in the vineyard
Costs are being pruned along with the vines this winter as growers start work to manage the 2026 supply

Recycling to the fore
A new bylaw aims to steer waste away from the landfill to create new products and save ratepayer money

Vantage Point - John Wilson

Behind the Scenes - Amy Gibbs

The July 2025 issue of Winepress looks at:

Is sustainable enough?
A Marlborough Circular Wine workshop explores regenerative practices in the vineyard, and clover is the hero 

Young Vit of the Year
Two-time Marlborough winner Anna Kelland from Constellation Brands is focused on the national contest

Organic Wine Conference
Growing the soil is the way forward whether you follow biodynamic, organic or conventional methods

Wellbeing account
Wine Marlborough works with Farmstrong to provide resources to help get through challenging times

Vantage Point - Lizzie McMullen

Behind the Scenes - Kelly Stuart

The June 2025 issue of Winepress looks at:

Young Vit of the Year
As the competition celebrates 20 years, winners share their experiences and how it shaped their careers

Vintage lessons
Trying different techniques to tame this year’s bumper crop provides learnings for future harvests

Taste for success
The Marlborough Wine Show is looking for new judges from throughout the industry, not just winemakers

Haybale hosting
International sommeliers are blown away by the region’s small labels and home-grown hospitality

Behind the Scenes - Julian Theobold

Collaboration - Marlborough Lab Network

The May issue of Winepress looks at: 

Environment Awards
Future Post takes out the Supreme Prize with its answer to dealing with plastic waste and broken vineyard posts

End of vintage
The super-sized crop was managed, the forecast rain event didn’t eventuate, and tanks are now full with quality fruit

Wine pairings
Creative thinking, including partnerships with celebrities, is central to Invivo’s strategy to attract new customers

Succession Plan
More than 35 years after founding the winery that bears his name, a new chapter is unfolding as Allan Scott and his wife Catherine hand over to the next generation.

Cultural Treasure
Winemaker awarded for the photography that took Marlborough to the world

The April 2025 issue of Winepress looks at:

Vintage update
An Indian summer is providing some extra ripening time for bringing in another high quality crop 

Potential energy
Marlborough Lines has a new scheme to encourage wine companies to generate more solar power

Pinot Noir safari
Nine wineries join forces to show international wine writers the best of Southern Valleys Pinot Noir

On track for work
Thornhill is the first Marlborough company to join a programme that eases at-risk young Kiwis into jobs

The March issue of Winepress looks at:

Cloudy Bay celebrates
The company that put Marlborough wine on the map 40 years ago marks the milestone birthday

Vintage update
Problem-solving and positive thinking come to the fore as crops are ripening in the vineyards

Succession Plan
The Peter family share the risks and rewards in their move from sheep-farming to winegrowing

Marlborough Wine & Food Festival
Marlborough turned on the heat and hospitality to spread the word about the region’s quality brand

Generation Y-ine - Alessandro Carraro

The February 2025 issue of Winepress looks at:

Giving back
From marine protection to RSE workers, wine companies are  working with charities to support good causes

Climate Action Week
Environmental risks are growing, but so are efforts to work together to tackle the effects of climate change

Farewell Peter Yealands

Collaboration - South Marlborough Wines

Generation Y-ine -  Heather Stewart

The January 2025 issue of Winepress looks at:

The year ahead
From the vineyard to the market, industry leaders share their hopes and fears for 2025

Place for Pinot Noir
The economics may be a struggle, but the region’s red wine is still a player for the future

At your disposal
The Circular Wine Group releases an info sheet on the dos and don’ts of spreading marc

Generation Y-ine - Josh Barclay

The August 2024 edition of Winepress looks at:

Young Viticulturist
Ten contestants tested themselves and wowed the judges on a frosty Marlborough morning. Top honours went to Anna Kelland from Constellation Brands. Photo: Jim Tannock

Invest in People
Results are in for the Workforce Survey, with guidance on how to attract and keep good staff.

Succession Plan
The Glover family weave together their skills and experience to create a business for the next generation.

Farewell Vakameasina
After 14 years, Fruition Horticulture is no longer providing the RSE worker training programme.

Generation Y-ine - Angus McFarlane