Winemaker Joe Babich celebrates Royal honour

Veteran winemaker Joe Babich, who has played a vital part in the establishment of Babich Wines in Marlborough, has been presented his New Year’s Honour. Babich attended a ceremony at Government House in Auckland on Wednesday where he was formerly appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the wine industry. He was presented it by Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae.