The 2011 New Zealand grape harvest has seen 23% more grapes being picked in response to rising sales. New Zealand Winegrowers figures show wine sales are up +11% in the past year and expectations are for a high quality vintage and recovery in the sector. Philip Gregan New Zealand Winegrowers' chief executive officer, said: "With the vintage now over, we believe the wineries and growers can look to the year ahead with cautious optimism.