THE WINE INDUSTRY.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 264, 6 November 1902, Page 6

THE WINE INDUSTRY.

ENCOURAGING PROSPECTS AT WAERENGA.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.)

"VVELLTNGTON, this day

Signor Bragato, Government Yiticulturist, litis arrived from Auckland to consult the heads of the Agricultural Department respecting the erection of buildings on the Government experimental farm at V\ aerenga, Waikato, in connection with the manufacture of wine from grapes grown on the estate. An inspection of the proposed building shows that it is most up-to-date in every respect, and Signor Bragato has brought all his experience to bear in making provision for an establishment, which should adequately meet the requirements of what he asserts will be one of the most thriving industries in the colony. Signor Bragato anticipates having everything in full swing for the next vintage. He says that this season's vintage from the farm promises to be the largest yet obtained from it. and is confident that th,_ quality of the wine will exceed that of the best, imported brands. Wine manufactured from last season's vintage realised 15/ per gallon. SiVnor Brairatn speaks euthusi-istica'l-ly"of the adaptability of Auckland as a Great wine-producing district, and declare.- that when once he has got everything into apple-pie order connoisseurs will readily accept the colonial manufactured w-ines in preference to those from elsewhere. In his opinion the vineyards in the North Island are now almost free from disease, -thonsrh precautions are necessary to keep it down.