ANZ Wine Happenings

Wine Happenings

A monthly list of events within the New Zealand wine industry.

To have your event included in next month’s Wine Happenings or Industry News pages, please email details to sophie@sophiepreece.co.nz by March 20. For more information on the events below email Harriet Wadworth at harriet@wine-marlborough.co.nz

MARCH 2017 11: Framingham Harvest Party 20: Applications due for Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme www.kellogg.org.nz 31: Deadline for applications to the Primary Industries Earthquake Relief Fund

MAY 2017 5: International Sauvignon Blanc Day #sauvblanc 10: Grower Workshop – Location T.B.C. 13: Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon - Marlborough 31: Applications close - Bayer Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition

JUNE 2017 1: Tractor Skills and Training course - www.reapmarlborough.co.nz 26: Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing Conference - Blenheim 29: GrowSafe & Approved Handlers Certificate - www.reapmarlborough.co.nz

Harvest Party - March 11 Sauvignon Blanc Day - May 5 Saint Clair Vineyard Half - May 13

INDULGE IN OUR GOURMET RESTAURANT OR SOAK UP THE SUN IN OUR MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN BISTRO! Why not treat yourself to a pre-vintage night out at the famous Gourmet Restaurant! Alternatively, soak up the sun in our beautiful Bistro Garden, indulge in Hans’ eclectic artisan wines or chose a treat from one of the largest International wine lists in New Zealand.

BISTRO OPEN 7 DAYS FOR LUNCH & DINNER GOURMET RESTAURANT FROM WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY FOR DINNER CELLAR DOOR 7 DAYS

Hans Herzog Estate | 81 Jeffries Road | Blenheim |03 572 8770 | info@herzog.co.nz | www.herzog.co.nz

Knowledge grows

Yara Crop Nutrition

Give your Vines a Post - Harvest boost with:

• N 400….… A formulated liquid Nitrogen for fertigation or foliar.

• Crop loads place great demand on the vine up until harvest, so assisting the accumulation of essential carbohydrates for next season is important to build strong buds and healthy foliage. • In the earlier part of the season, there tends to be low transpiration and cool soil temperatures, therefore limiting the uptake of Nitrogen applied early spring. Nitrogen required to sustain vine growth to about the 4-5 leaf stage is thought to be provided largely from reserves stored in the vine from the previous season. • Immediately post harvest, the vine builds carbohydrate reserves within the plant structure for the following spring. Nitrogen is a key macro-nutrient important for such functions as: plant growth, carbohydrate production, photosynthesis and chlorophyll production, promotion of strong fruit buds, and good flavour and aroma compounds in the wine. • Work in Marlborough would suggest that a 10 tonne/ha crop of Sauvignon Blanc removes approx 7kgs elemental Nitrogen (fruit only). Therefore applying approx 10 -20L/ha N 400 is replacing this N removal • Aim to apply as soon as possible post harvest during the active period of new root flush (when the plant is very demanding of carbohydrates) before the vine shuts down for the season. • This period of new root development is very critical, as it is predominantly the new roots which will be instrumental in allowing optimum uptake of water and key nutrients next spring.

• N 400…….features and Benefits: • High analysis liquid Nitrogen • Provides rapid uptake by the plant • Excellent plant absorption via roots/leaves • Enhances new root development • Good tank mix compatibility • Easy to mix & use • Cost effective

Guaranteed analysis: 39.3% N w/v

Recommendation: 10 – 20 L/ha as soon as possible after harvest via fertigation or foliar applied

N 400 – 200ltr

N 400 – 1000ltr

Pack size: 200L and 1000L