This issue of Winepress looks at:
Balancing Act
A survey into the work-life balance of Marlborough winemakers has revealed plenty of love for the region and industry, but a concerning trend around work hours.
Direct to customer
Marlborough has a “tremendous strategic opportunity” to benefit from direct sales to international consumers. “In addition to the obvious profitability benefits, direct
to customer sales offer a rare opportunity to learn about the consumer and understand what they are looking for.”
Grape Marc
Ten wine companies will deliver up to 25,000 tonnes of grape marc to Indevin’s Bankhouse Estate Vineyard this vintage, where it will be spread across approximately 350 hectares of bare land.