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Discover the latest updates in the wine industry with insights on vintage trends, export statistics, and upcoming challenges. Learn about the impact of weather conditions on different regions, export wine returns, and the projected surge in Sauvignon Blanc exports. Participate in the membership survey to help shape the future strategic direction of NZ Winegrowers. Stay informed and be part of the evolving landscape of the wine industry.
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Agenda • The World has changed … again • Vintage • Recent Developments • The Year Ahead • Member Survey • Discussion
Vintage 2011 • In many ways a typical NZ (la Nina) vintage; quality overall seems to be fine. • We expect volume to be down Auckland, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay • Weather issues were a feature in these regions • Wairarapa & South Island generally favourable weather, but with disease pressure in some regions. • Vintage Survey still underway – we expect vintage to be +/- 310,000 tonnes (wineries please send in your forms)
Recent Developments: Export Wine returns – all wine March 2011 – Highest price since Dec 2009
Recent Developments: Export Wine returns – packaged wine (i.e. excl. Bulk)
Recent Developments: Export Wine returns – packaged wine (i.e. excl. Bulk)
Recent Developments: Lower Bulk Exports - % Share In Mar/Apr we have not seen the big bulk shipments of last year
Recent Developments: Lower Bulk Exports Bulk exports have declined 4m litres from their peak in Jan 11
Recent Developments: More SB Exported – there is less wine available to export
Recent Developments: More SB Exported – there is less wine available to export SB shipments are two months Ahead of 2008 & 2009
The Year Ahead • A lot depends on the vintage size … based on a 310,000 tonne vintage • We expect there to be a surge of SB 2011exports in May/June given shortage of 2010 wines • We expect a rise in bulk exports, at least in the short term • But expect growing shortages later in the year which should provide some upside to wine prices (currency influences aside) • That relief may come too late for some struggling wineries/growers …
Membership Survey • Being distributed today … please take 15 minutes to complete • Why? • Well in 2012 it is10 years since NZ Winegrowers was formed … its time • An important part of a wider Strategic Review • To perform our role well – we must know what our members expect of us…