Young Viticulturist Competition

The dates have been set for the regional competitions of the Markhams Young Viticulturist competition. If you wish to compete in these regions, please contact the below coordinators.

If you are from outside these regions, please contact karen@attend.net.nz or call 06 833 7440 for more information.

Hawke’s Bay: Friday 1 July 2011
Contact - Caine Thompson
E: caine@missionestate.co.nz
P: 06 845 9350

Central Otago: Friday 15 July 2011
Contact Central Otago Winegrowers Assoc - Natalie Wilson
E: info@cowa.org.nz
P: 03 445 4499

Marlborough: Friday 22 July 2011
Contact Wine Marlborough - Sarah Booker
E: sarah@wine-marlborough.co.nz
P: 03 577 9299

Markhams Young Viticulturist Competition
In 2006 the first Young Viticulturist Competition began, with regional competitions throughout New Zealand culminating in the Finals which were held in conjunction with the Romeo Bragato Conference.

Since the inception, this competition has attracted a high caliber of entrants from throughout the country and is now recognized within the industry as being a leading accomplishment for young viticulturists to aspire to and achieve.

The regional competitions include: completing set tasks at a number of work stations, Horty Sport (where the contestant completes diverse activities), a General Knowledge Quiz and presenting a speech on a given topic.

The winner of each regional sector then competes in similar events on Saturday 27 August 2011 with the final speeches being made during the formal Bragato Dinner.

The Markhams Young Viticulturist Final winner goes on to enter the Grand Final of the Young Hort of the Year for the 2011 competition. This competition has been won by the Young Viticulturist winner in 2006 (Marcus Wickham), 2007 (Emma Taylor), 2009 (Caine Thompson) and 2010 (Stuart Dudley) thus demonstrating the high standard of this competition and the competitors.
If you would like to enter this competition, please contact karen@attend.net.nz

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Reserve Sponsor:
Markhams Markhams

Cellar Selection Sponsors:
EcoTrellis Systems EcoTrellis
Empak Empak
Omina
Orchard Rite - Fruitfed Supplies Orchard Rite
WaterForce WaterForce
New Zealand Winegrowers

A special thanks to the New Zealand Society for Viticulture and Oenology for their Travel Grant to the winner of the 2011 competition.

Markhams Young Viticulturist Entry Form and Rules
For a copy of the entry form and rules, please contact karen@attend.net.nz

NZSVO Travel Grant
The organisers of the Markhams Young Viticulturist Competition would like to thank the New Zealand Society for Viticulture and Oenology for their sponsorship of a Travel Grant for the grand winner of the competition. This travel grant will enable the winner to visit other grape growing regions and we are extremely grateful for this support.