John Hancock, Hall of Fame Recipient 2025
A true pioneer of Hawke’s Bay winemaking – John Hancock, whose passion, vision, and unwavering belief in the region’s potential have helped shape the course of New Zealand wine
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Paul Mooney, Hall of Fame Recipient 2024
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.
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Kim Thorp Accepts Role as Hawke’s Bay Great Wine Capitals Ambassador
Great Wine Capitals Hawke’s Bay is thrilled to announce Kim Thorp as a Great Wine Capitals (GWC) Ambassador for Hawke’s Bay, as part of the prestigious GWC Global Network Ambassador Programme.
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Bayleys Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards 2025
Bayley’s Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards Celebrates the regions viticulture heroes!
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Nick Buck, Fellow Award 2024
Nick Buck was awarded a Fellow of Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers in 2024.
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Emma Taylor, Fellow Award 2024
Emma Taylor was awarded a Fellow of Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers in October 2024
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Sir George Fistonich, Life Member Award 2024
Sir George Fistonich was the recipient of Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Life Member Award in 2024.
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NZW Fellow – Xan Harding
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.
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Joe Stenberg from Te Mata Estate wins Hawke’s Bay Young Viticulturist 2024
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.
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Steve Smith, MW, Hall of Fame Recipient 2022
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.