April 2026

The April 2026 issue of Winepress looks at:

People Pillar
As part of a package on valuing and protecting our wine industry workforce, we talk to Bangon Sonnasaeng, seen on the cover with her colleague John Afitu, about the 12 seasons she has spent working with Alapa Viticulture in Marlborough. Photo Jim Tannock

Vintage 2026
There are myriad traditions around the first day of harvest, and we check in on a few of them, while gathering insights into the highs and lows of vintage 2026.

Behind the Scenes - Alan Wilkinson
Work as a shearer aught Alan Wilkinson a lot about looking after hard-working people. Forty years on, the founder of Alapa Viticultural Services says the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme is a partnership built on hard work and loyalty.

Research Passion
From micro ferments to waste-converting larvae, Claire Grose has spent the past 17 years listening to questions posed by the wine industry and using science to seek solutions.

Market Forces – Novum