Tasting Climate Change meets New Zealand Winegrowers

On the Road to Net Zero

The wine industry can play a major role in reducing carbon emissions, and New Zealand has been a strong leader in that regard. Michelle Bouffard, founder of Tasting Climate Change, met with Meagan Littlejohn, Program Manager of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ), to discuss what net zero means and what measures SWNZ has implemented to achieve its goal of becoming net zero by 2050.

Nick Entwistle, Chief Winemaker at Rose Family Estate

In 2024, SWNZ released its Road Map to Net Zero 2050, outlining six key areas producers must strengthen to achieve their climate-neutral target. To explore the topic of water, Michelle Bouffard spoke with Nick Entwistle, Chief Winemaker at Rose Family Estate. The 500-acre property has drastically reduced its water use in both the vineyard and the winery through innovative technology. Watch the video to learn more.