03/09/2026
Congratulations to Nick Lamain of Isabel Estate, the 2026 Tonnellerie De Mercurey NZ Young W**emaker.
Reflecting on a brilliant day at the National Final in Martinborough. Rebecca from Pacific Rim Oenology Services ran the Constellation Brands Laboratory session, and the level of skill on show from all three finalists was seriously impressive.
Aaron Coxhead (Coxhead W**es), Nick Lamain (Isabel Estate) and Joshua Irving (Lincoln University) each put months of preparation into this competition, and it showed at every station on the day. Congratulations to all three of you.
A huge thank you to New Zealand W**e and the organisers for the work behind the scenes that makes this event possible. We came away inspired by the resilience, commitment and passion shown by the contestants, the organisers and everyone involved in our industry.
PRO's is a proud sponsor of the NZ Young W**emaker of the Year competition. Bring on an exciting 2027.