Marlborough Wine StoriesMarlborough is unique – not for any one reason but for many. This region is full of colour, complexity and diversity – making this part of New Zealand truly special. Explore our uniquely Marlborough wine stories.
From August 2023 the region’s winemakers and growers are celebrating 50 years of Marlborough’s official beginning as a wine region. Discover the history of our region’s wine brands and explore stories about our people and place that make it special here.
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Who will be the Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year?
Recognising that great wines begin in the vineyard, the Young Viticulturist of the Year competition celebrates the future of viticulture. We are pleased to introduce the Marlborough viticulturists competing in the Marlborough competition this 4th July 2024.
Who will become the 2023 Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year?
The Young Viticulturist of the Year competition celebrates the future of viticulture. We are pleased to introduce you to the contestants competing in the Marlborough competition 6th July 2023.
Tahryn Mason is the 2022 Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year
Congratulations to Tahryn Mason from Villa Maria in Marlborough, who became the 2022 Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year. The National Final was held on 30 August at Indevin’s Bankhouse in Marlborough with the announcement made at the Awards Dinner the following evening.
Marlborough Young Viticulturist
Congratulations to Tahryn Mason from Villa Maria who became the 2022 Marlborough Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year on 7 July at the competition held at Giesen House in Rapaura. He will now go through to the National Final which will also be held in Marlborough at the end of August.
Young Viticulturist 2022
The Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year competition celebrates the future of viticulture. We are pleased to introduce you to the young Marlborough contestants competing in the Marlborough competition 7th July 2022.
Jess Wilson
Jess Wilson reckons she has the best job in the world. The 29-year-old Whitehaven viticulturalist loves the variety her role involves, satisfying both her love of horticulture and science, enjoyment of dealing with people and a good balance of indoor and outdoor work.
Last month Jess took the title of Corteva Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year, following a competition that saw her tested on everything from trellising and irrigation to her interview and speech skills.