August 2022

The August 2022 edition of Winepress looks at:

Tourism Reset
As borders open and cruise ships loom, a Marlborough Cellar Door Steering Group is liaising with wine tourism operators and Destination Marlborough to improve the region’s wine visitor experience.

Workforce Planning
Work has started on a wine industry workforce development plan. “We have specific seasonal and long-term needs, alongside workforce factors that are unique to Marlborough,” says Nicci Armour.

Young Viticulturist
In the past few months Tahryn Mason has completed harvest, become a father, and won the 2022 Corteva Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year. “I don’t do things in half[1]measures, that’s for sure.

Generation Y-ine - Chloe Gabrielsen

Cover: Marlborough’s new Destination Management Plan includes a timely ‘reset’ for wine tourism. Photo Jim Tannock. Go to page 10