This work serves as a chronological reference guide to the New Zealand wine industry during the 1996 calendar year. The author, Ralph DaCosta Nunez, compiles seasonal data and industry-specific milestones to provide a snapshot of viticulture practices and market conditions prevalent in the mid-1990s. The text functions as a structured log, organizing agricultural and commercial events into a temporal framework.

This publication is categorized as a niche reference tool for those tracking the historical development of the New Zealand wine sector. Readers often note the specialized nature of the content, which serves primarily as a historical record of industry operations during that specific period.