COMPETITION SET TO FIND NEW ZEALANDS BEST YOUNG WINEMAKER

The battle is on again to find the 2017 Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year, with a new structure to the competition which is set to bring the North vs South rivalry back into play, the young wine making talent of New Zealand will compete for the ultimate title during the next few months.

Now in its third year, the competition is about finding the best winemaking talent in New Zealand, as well as providing education and support for those in the industry under 30. Not only that, the winner takes home a prize pack including a travel allowance, training grant and full registration to the Romeo Bragato conference.

Key dates:

NORTH ISLAND

Friday 18th August – Hawke’s Bay

SOUTH ISLAND

Friday 25th August – Marlborough

NATIONAL FINAL

Wednesday 20th September – Auckland