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02.06.2022

New Zealand Wine Sector Outlook - Webinar Recording

Recently we held a webinar with Philip Gregan, CEO of New Zealand Wine Growers Inc, to give an update on the New Zealand wine sector and the outlook post-Covid.

Philip gave some fantastic insights into the growth and development of the New Zealand wine sector over the last 25 years, as well as an update on the industry’s innovations and focus markets to help capture future growth. Philip’s time in the industry and his knowledge of the wine sector showed through with his solid grasp of the topic. This was further enhanced by questions from those attending the webinar and questions from Con Williams, GM of MyFarm Investments.

To view the webinar, please click below.

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Key points in the webinar:

04:05 Overview of the growth and development in New Zealand wine industry since 1996

15:07 The export success story of New Zealand Wine

22:11 Is there a risk of over dependency on Sauvignon Blanc?

25:55 Potential markets for future growth

30:29 How is New Zealand wines placed vs emerging trends of health and wellness?

34:34 Will land and water become constraints for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc growth?

37:45 Labour costs and mechanisation

46:17 Potential climate change impact on Marlborough and New Zealand wine industry

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