NZ vintage down

Published: (24-02-2009)

Written by: Richard Ross

New Zealand’s grape harvest for 2009 is predicted to be down by around 10,000 tonnes on last year, representing a fall of more than 3%.

The fall comes despite a vineyard area of 3,000 hectares coming into production for the first time for the 2009 harvest.

The industry body, New Zealand Winegrowers, reported the figures in its annual pre-vintage survey. Chief executive Philip Gregan said: "Wineries and grape growers know that 2009 will be a..

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