WOMEN ON TOP IN THE WAIRARAPA

Congratulations to Albie Feary from Ata Rangi in Martinborough, who has been named the Corteva Wairarapa Young Viticulturist of the Year 2021. Congratulations also to Hannah Pause from Foley Family Wines, who was runner-up and Katie Cameron from Escarpment, who came third. This is the first time in the history of the Young Vit competition that three women have taken out the top three places. “The passion, dedication and determination of these Young Vits is very inspiring,” says Nicky Grandorge, the national coordinator of the competition. “It’s fantastic that they return each year with more confidence, skills and knowledge each time.” Albie will go on to represent Wairarapa at the national final in August in Marlborough. She will compete against winners from Auckland, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, North Canterbury and Central Otago. The overall winner will represent the wine industry in the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition in November.