Marlborough’s annual winter field day will be held from noon to 4pm on Wednesday, 31 May at Matador Estate. Growers, vineyard managers and operators, labour contractors and pruning teams, this is a practical session designed to support vineyard decision-making and activities on vineyard over winter

We'll hear from the vineyard manager of Park Orchard Vineyards on applying compost on a smaller scale. We'll also hear from Hortex contracting on application spreading. 

Hear from the soil experts at Soil Matters on how to improve soil structure and increase vine health & performance.

Wholesale Landscapes by Azwood will also be sharing insights into sustainable practices of repurposing grape marc at your vineyards.

Register: https://resources.azwood.co.nz/2023-viticulture-soil-health-field-day

Expert Grafter Stefano Vezza will be in Blenheim for a theoretical and practical presentation of T-Bud and Chip-Bud grafting at the New Zealand Wine Centre - Te Pokapū Wāina o Aotearoa.

Chip and T Bud grafting is a great alternative to change variety or clone. Learn more about the company here. Please RSVP before Monday 9th of January: info@equilibriummakers.com

A three-year research project is now underway in the region to study the ground wētā in our Awatere vineyards. Join Bragato Research Institute on September 1 from 2-4pm at Yealands Awatere Memorial Hall, to hear about the study and how to get involved.

Join us to connect with experts for hands-on workshops covering industry best practice at the 2022 Spray Days events, held around the country throughout August and early September.

The Spray Days events are free to attend and provide expert perspectives and important information for use in your vineyard.

Register here

Join us to connect with experts for hands-on workshops covering industry best practice at the 2022 Spray Days events, held around the country throughout August and early September.

The Spray Days events are free to attend and provide expert perspectives and important information for use in your vineyard.

Register here

Join us to connect with experts for hands-on workshops covering industry best practice at the 2022 Spray Days events, held around the country throughout August and early September.

The Spray Days events are free to attend and provide expert perspectives and important information for use in your vineyard.

Register here

Join us to connect with experts for hands-on workshops covering industry best practice at the 2022 Spray Days events, held around the country throughout August and early September.

The Spray Days events are free to attend and provide expert perspectives and important information for use in your vineyard.

Register here

Marlborough wine industry members are invited to hear an update on winter pruning progress. Tanya Pouwhare from New Zealand Ethical Employers (NZEE), the industry body supporting Marlborough’s RSE employers and labour contractors, will give a brief update and be available to answer questions. If you have questions in advance, please forward these to Nicci Armour.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElduGtrD4uH9IzA7ao0F6nEXwIeMf7Mrct

Support the Corteva Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year 2022 Contestants. Cheer them on as they deliver their speeches and go head-to-head in a quick-fire Quiz! Hear from professional athlete and Captain of the Balance Vector - the highly successful New Zealand Adventure Racing Team - Nathan Fa’avae

The Corteva Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition 2022 is taking place Thursday 7th July, you are invited to come down for a BBQ lunch supplied by Fruitfed and cheer on the contestants in the Biostart Hortisports event. 12pm, Giesen house, 47 Stump Creek Road, Blenheim.

The Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition provides a fantastic opportunity for viticulturists 30 years or under to up-skill, grow in confidence, widen their network and start making a name for themselves within the industry.

Come and join colleagues, peers, and experts at the Marlborough Pruning Field Day for 2022. Hosted by Matador Estate, this is a great opportunity to prepare for the pruning season.

Hear from Accolade and Biostart on the effects of a composting trial on the Mud House block after the first year’s application. https://wholesalelandscapes.co.nz/2022-soil-health-field-day/

This is a fantastic opportunity for Young Vits to upskill, meet each other, meet the sponsors and other industry members. There will be some great presentations on all aspects of viticulture from expert suppliers to the industry, senior viticulturists and the NZW team, so we encourage all the viti community to attend.

Please note you must work for a NZWG member organization to attend these sessions.

Join Dr Charles Merfield as he continues the discussion on soil health and explores how and why soil health must be put into the big picture of the global planetary challenges humanity faces.

Spectators are welcome to come along and support these inspiring Young Vits including our local representative Jess Wilson during the BioStart Hortisports race at Indevin’s Bankhouse Vineyard at noon.