Research Winery Blog
A few years ago, David Gill of VinWizard started to install an option for ‘pulse cooling’ in his software for winery tanks. Customers weren’t asking…
BRI AdministratorOctober 2, 2020
Research Winery Blog
VinWizard is known in winegrowing regions throughout New Zealand and around the world as the solution that goes beyond controlling tank temperatures. Now, three new…
Janette McKibbinJune 17, 2020
Research Winery Blog
The first juice arrived at the research winery in March, just before the uncertainty of lockdown and Covid restrictions. While the research winery wasn’t deemed…
Janette McKibbinMay 28, 2020
Research Winery Blog
It’s been a busy day for Research Winery Manager Tanya Rutan, Assistant Winemaker Jacqui Wood and NMIT student Rebecca Fougere, as the first juice rolled…
Janette McKibbinMarch 18, 2020
Research Winery Blog
Our research winery officially opened its doors to the New Zealand wine industry, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of our research capability. The…
BRI AdministratorFebruary 27, 2020
Research Winery Blog
Work on the BRI research winery is on track for launch on February 27th. Over the next few weeks, the final touches will be made…
Janette McKibbinFebruary 5, 2020
Research Winery Blog
The integration of sustainability principles, from planning through to operation, is a key feature of the BRI research winery. In its design, the research winery…
Janette McKibbinDecember 18, 2019
Research Winery Blog
Incorporating NZ wine history into the BRI research winery Earlier this year, Villa Maria generously donated 3 tōtara cuves from their Esk Valley Winery in…
Janette McKibbinNovember 22, 2019
Research Winery Blog
We are excited to say that last week the BRI Research Winery was registered with the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC). Planning and construction…
Janette McKibbinOctober 24, 2019
Research Winery Blog
Thursday October 3rd saw the research winery construction team get together for a project meeting. The BRI Research Winery construction team are all based in the…
Janette McKibbinOctober 24, 2019