Top NZ Young Vits prepare for the 2018 National Final of Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year Competition
After an exciting few weeks of regional competitions, the winners are now preparing for the National Final where they
will battle it out to win the overall title of Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2018. The competition will take
place on 27th August 2018 at Palliser Estate in Wairarapa, the first time the National Final has ever been held in this
region.
There will be six Young Vits (under 30 years) representing six winegrowing regions from top to toe of New Zealand. This
year sees the first ever national finalist representing Northland and also the first from Waipara.
The national finalists are: Auckland/Northern - Jake Dromgool, The Landing; Hawke’s Bay - Jono Hunt, Delegats; Wairarapa
- Scott Lanceley, Te Kairanga; Marlborough - Ben Richards, Indevin; Waipara - Zoe Marychurch; Central Otago - Annabel
Bulk, Felton Road
They will be tested on all aspects of vineyard management, both practical and theoretical. The contestants will then
give a speech at the Bragato conference in Wellington later in the week and the winner will be announced at the Bragato
Conference dinner on 30th August.
“It is set to be an exciting competition with six very knowledgeable and skilled Young Vits. They have been studying
hard and are all very determined to take out the 2018 title” says Nicky Grandorge, National Co-Ordinator.
As well as becoming the Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year 2018, the winner takes home an amazing prize package which
includes a Hyundai Kona for a year, an AGMARDT Travel Grant, $2000 cash, a Leadership week, Riedel glassware from
Winejobsonline and Bahco golden secateurs.
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