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The Bayleys Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards for 2025 were held on Wednesday 22 October. Vintech Pacific once again sponsored the awards.
October 2025
Could aged Sauvignon steal the show this Christmas?
You heard it here first. Aged New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc will be festooning Christmas tables this year, with one UK retailer backing it as the white of the season. Sarah Neish gets under the skin of the trend.
Alcohol lobby pushes back as WHO hardens stance on drinking
The World Health Organisation’s claim that there is no safe level of alcohol has triggered fierce resistance from the global drinks trade. Previously, physician and vintner Dr Laura Catena has challenged what she calls misinformation, arguing that credible science shows moderate wine consumption may offer health benefits.
Value of New Zealand wine exports falls
New Zealand saw the value of its wine exports fall marginally to NZ$2.10 billion (£0.91 bn) despite a 5% growth in volume over the last 12 months, on the back of “sluggish” sales to established markets.