Over 25 years ago, Doug Cox took a leap of faith. He purchased land in Gibbston and joined a small group of like-minded individuals prepared to try growing Pinot Noir.

Two decades later, Simon Cox and Leah Seifert stepped into his shoes, driven by a shared passion and deep respect for Doug Coxs' legacy. They took over his contract grape-growing business and, with unwavering dedication, laid the foundation of Coxs' Vineyard.

Central Otago wine company Te Kano Estate takes out the Agri-Science award at the Farm Environment Awards. "Guided by a strong vision that places equal importance on life, land, and legacy."

There’s a new kid on the winemaking block in the Alexandra Basin.
Wild Irishman Wines — the former Weaver Estate winery — has begun processing fruit from the 2024 vintage.

The 2024 harvest’s off to a grape start at Gibbston Valley Winery (GVW).
Chief winemaker Christopher Keys says they started picking at the end of last month — it’s the first time in six years they’ve made that call, and just the second time in the 18 years he’s been at GVW they’ve gone so early.

As the grape harvest begins this month, Central Otago is the place to be for wine industry interns, here to learn about New Zealand’s wine culture.

Two of New Zealand’s leading wine and spirits companies have combined their expertise to create two of the country’s first vintage vermouths.

Wine producer and renowned actor Sam Neill focuses on two varieties: pinot noir and riesling. Pinot noir is a logical choice. It is Central Otago’s star turn both in quality and quantity. Exporting Central Otago pinot noir may not be as easy as watching the phone and waiting for it to ring but it is not far away.

Pernod Ricard Winemakers has launched Aces & Arrows, an innovative wine brand with a different story and winemaker behind each wine. This release includes a 2022 Riverland Vermentino, 2020 Adelaide Hills Grüner Veltliner, 2022 Central Otago Pinot Noir and 2019 Barossa Valley Grenache.

“When you drink a Valli wine you are enjoying more than just a wine, you are experiencing a place,” says Grant Taylor, founder and winemaker.

Celebrated Otago winemaker Grant Taylor is toasting his latest venture, opening the Valli Wine Bar in Kurow.
And with a move to the nearby Hakataramea Valley early next year, Mr Taylor is also looking forward to spending time behind the bar in the town’s former post office.

Pernod Ricard's sparkling production in Marlborough has almost doubled in the past five years, with some Sauvignon Blanc blocks now being redeveloped to help fill demand.

Sparkling wine is no longer tethered to formality and festivities, with consumers increasingly popping the cork for a quiet drink after work or a wine match with a casual dinner.