Comments on: A Christmas message from NZ Winegrowers…

By: Ron McFarland

Ron McFarland — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:31:45 +0000

It is truly a puzzle and has a nice prize for those that figure it out. Pinot noir is being offered here at very low prices or expensive wines are being closed out, which is teaching buyers to wait for the deal rather than the category or a specific brand.

To American consumers it is just New Zealand wine – no understanding or respect for the little guys.

Is the video available or was the link for private use?

By: Kirk

Kirk — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:59:10 +0000

I think the picture would look a whole LOT different if we factored out Sauvignon Blanc. Some changes ARE necessary but more so in Marlborough.

By: Ron McFarland

Ron McFarland — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:48:42 +0000

Where is the Spirit of the Kiwi to go out and sell this stuff?

I keep reading all this oversupply, over cropping, bulk wine commentary and there is nothing about raising the bar on the selling front.

It’s like Sir Peter Blake saying we can’t win the race because of the weather – Peter would motivate his team to excel in all conditions because that’s what the game requires.

The other guys can let the weather determine the outcome.

My rant – Merry Christmas