August 2026

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