The September 2022 issue of Winepress looks at:

RSE Spotlight
Recent criticism of the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme is a reminder to all involved, from contractors to wine companies, of their responsibility to seasonal workers in the vines.

Rain Gauge
The wine industry “barely dropped a beat” following an August deluge that closed roads, damaged vineyards and stalled pruning across the region.

Wine Show
The 2022 Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect, will celebrate Marlborough’s subregional diversity. “When you start drilling down there are so many expressions of all three valleys,” says judge Stu Marfell. 

Generation Y-ine - Gracie-Rose Kay

Cover: Volunteer firefighters like Spy Valley bottling manager Ryan Anderson are an asset to the industry and community. Photo Jim Tannock. See page 16