The inaugural Tonelleire de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year competition was held this year with heats held throughout the country. Regional heats were held in August, with Lauren Swift, winemaker at Ash Ridge Wines beating six finalists to represent Hawke’s Bay. The regional winners: Hawke’s Bay – Ash Ridge, Marlborough – Babich and … Continue reading Ash Ridge winemaker Lauren Swift wins New Zealand Young Winemaker of the Year 2015