First Great Wine Capitals Knowledge Exchange Recipients
In 2024 three members of the Hawke’s Bay wine industry have became the first recipients of the Great Wine Capitals Knowledge Exchange Programme.
Ryan Fraser, Vineyard Manager at Paritua Vineyards, Sara Macdonald, Assistant Winemaker at Sileni Estates, and Gavin Dalton, Assistant Winemaker at Brookfields Estate, visited the Great Wine Capital of Adelaide, South Australia to discover more about sustainable practises that can further assist their own operations and the Hawke’s Bay wine industry as a whole.
Ryan Fraser,
Vineyard Manager at Paritua Vineyards
Soil and vine health practices that lead to wine quality improvements, with an intent to inform vineyard management goals for growing better grapes and meeting sustainability targets.
See here for Ryan’s Presentation.
Sara Macdonald,
Assistant Winemaker at Sileni Estates
Futureproofing against climate change using different grape varieties and regenerative viticulture; learning from University of Adelaide NOLO (no and low alcohol) trial research facility; and meet with wine and tourism regional bodies and top wineries and cellar doors to discuss their marketing strategies and innovative experiences offered.
See here for Sara’s Presentation
Gavin Dalton,
Assistant Winemaker at Brookfields Estate
Knowledge around water saving initiatives that can assist in mitigating climate change effects. Seeking learnings to help wineries to reduce the water use per litre of wine produced.
See here for Gavin’s Report and his Presentation.
Great Wine Capitals Ambassadors
Our appreciation goes to those members who have joined us as Great Wine Capitals Ambassadors:
