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“Media coverage of the subject is intensifying, so now is a good time to launch a body that is committed to encouraging excellence and integrity among the country’s wine writers,”
published reviews and are committed to maintaining high standards of independence and integrity in their field. In August, WWNZ will hold its first meeting, at which the organisation’s principles will be agreed and set down and its committee and key positions voted on. Plans will also be put in place for its events programme of tastings and presentations, as well as the development of its website, which with member profiles should also prove a useful resource for the wine industry. “I am very excited to be part of this initiative which will hopefully be a collective voice for issues affecting the wine industry,” concludes Skilton. “Raising the standard of wine journalism and promoting independence can only be to the benefit of consumers and the industry as a whole.” • More information about Wine Writers of New Zealand and the Declaration of Independence and its signatories, can be found on its website: www. winewriters.org.nz joburzynska@talk21.com ■
Libby Rainey Diploma in Viticulture and Wine Production, Lincoln Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology. Viticulturist, Villa Maria
Mike Brown Certificate in Vineyard Practice. CEO Kono Beverages
Kate Broadhurst Diploma in Viticulture and Production. Recipient of the Air New Zealand ‘Inspiring New Zealanders’ Scholarship in Wine.
Pathway to Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology at Lincoln University
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