Nick Buck, Fellow Award 2024
Nick Buck was awarded a Fellow of Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers in 2024.
Nick Buck was awarded a Fellow of Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers in 2024.
Emma Taylor was awarded a Fellow of Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers in October 2024
Sir George Fistonich was the recipient of Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Life Member Award in 2024.
A self-confessed “nerd” with a penchant for policy and a passion for sociology has been recognised for his commitment to New Zealand’s wine industry.
Congratulations to Joe Stenberg from Te Mata Estate who took out the coveted title of Hawke’s Bay Young Viticulturist of the Year 2024 after a tough competition at Paritua Vineyards in Bridge Pa.
After studying Horticultural Science at Lincoln University, Steve began his career in wine as a Research Viticulturist under the legendary Richard Smart at the Ministry of Agriculture in 1980.
Formerly the Technical Director at Te Mata Estate. One of New Zealand‘s leading winemakers and was a key figure in the development of Te Mata Estate’s culture of wine excellence.
In 2007 the Hawke’s Bay Grape Growers Association and Hawke’s Bay Winemakers Ltd merged becoming Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Association.
Hawke’s Bay wine label Chateau Garage is a family affair for consultant viticulturist Ollie Powrie and family who make wine in their garage.