
New Zealand winemakers are expecting a drop in harvest volumes this year after a bumper 2023. Last year, New Zealand harvested 501,000 tonnes of grapes and exported around NZ$2.4bn ($1.21bn) of wine – a record-high figure.
Just Drinks spoke to New Zealand winemakers about innovation, current cost pressures and the push for a USP.
New Zealand winemakers are expecting a drop in harvest volumes this year after a bumper 2023. Last year, New Zealand harvested 501,000 tonnes of grapes and exported around NZ$2.4bn ($1.21bn) of wine – a record-high figure.