June 2026

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