This short video shows how some key vineyard characteristics in Marlborough have changed through time. Note how Marlborough has become the largest vineyard area in New Zealand, the rise and rise of Sauvignon Blanc, and the relative importance of other
Indian Wine: Production, Imports and Exports
The Indian wine market – for both domestic production and imports – has expanded considerably over the past decade. Precise industry figures are not easy to come by as there is, as yet, no official compilation of wine statistics for
Do Decanter Wine Scores Correlate With Wine Price?
As wine consumers, we are often being urged by the trade to increase the amount of money we spend on a bottle of wine. The argument, goes something like this. Better wines require superior grapes, more careful vinification and perhaps
How Large is That New Zealand Vineyard Region?
For the early part of the 21st century, New Zealand Winegrowers produced an annual statistical report which provided detailed information on vineyards and varietals throughout the country. These studies helped estimate future wine production, determine infrastructure needs and better understand
2012 Global Wine Production – Lowest Since 1975
According to a Press Release from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), world wine production in 2012 is expected to be between 243.5 and 252.9 million hectolitres (Mhl). The OIV believes that this represents the lowest production since
New Zealand Wine: Exemplary Trade Tasting Brochure
Trade tastings can be enjoyable affairs. A chance to discover exciting new wines and producers and with the likelihood of bumping into friends and colleagues. Or they can feel terribly claustrophobic with too many people in too small a space