# Scott Lanceley winner Martinborough region Young Vit competition

- Link: https://rd2.co.nz/scott-lanceley-winner-martinborough-region-young-vit-competition/
- Published: 2018-07-17T03:36:52+00:00
- Author: Molly Callaghan

Congratulations to Scott Lanceley from Te Kairanga who became the Bayer Wairarapa
Young Viticulturist of the Year 2018 on Thursday 5^(th) July.  Lanceley has been
Runner Up the last few years, or in his own words “always the bridesmaid” so was
thrilled to finally take out the title after studying hard over the last few weeks.

Congratulations also goes to Ben McNab-Jones from Matahiwi who came second and Alex
Muir from Drummond who came third. There were five contestants in total and Jess
Stringer also from Matahiwi and Georgie Warren from Poppies both said they will 
return next year.   “It is great to see more women in the region step up to the 
challenge and see viticulture as an exciting career opportunity” says Nicky Grandorge,
National Co-Ordinator. Lanceley actually competed in the National Final in 2015,
when Mark Langlands who won the regional competition that year, was overseas and
unable to compete.  This has given Lanceley a taste of what’s in store and he’s 
really looking forward to the challenge and representing his region again. The National
Final is being held in Wairarapa for the very first time this year so he is sure
to have a lot of local support during the build up to the competition as well as
on the day. The National Final will be held at Palliser Estate on 27^(th) August
and the winner will be announced at the Bragato dinner on 30^(th) August in Wellington.