New ZealandCraggy Range's James Sutcliffe named top young viticulturistSutcliffe will compete in the national final in Waipara on August 27.28 Jun 04:55 PM
LifestyleTop drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awardsNZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.05 Jun 03:34 AM
TravelWhy now is the best time to visit this region in France Step aside Paris, this spot in France shouldn't be missed. 06 May 12:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandA tale of two tipples under $25: The winery that won best red, and best white11 Oct 02:31 AM
New ZealandJudges praise high standards in Hawke’s Bay wine tourism at prestigious awards06 Sep 12:00 AM
Lifestyle‘Mind-blowing’: International student-turned-sommelier wins top industry title08 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay winery's $35 chardonnay named best in the worldHawke’s Bay wineries have won the best chardonnay award twice in recent years.29 May 04:11 AM
TravelHow two Kiwis are boosting this hugely underrated wine regionIt's thriving, but it's not in New Zealand.23 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandChurch Road only NZ winery up for big international awardThe Hawke's Bay winery has a long history of producing excellent wines.21 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandMike McRoberts to steer Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards dinnerThe Hawke's Bay Wine Awards are in their 23rd year.26 Jul 03:33 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the WorldIt's hoped the accolade will translate into an uptick in wine tourism to the region.23 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandChardonnay overtakes sav at wine awardsLooking for something new? Why not try a wine you've never heard of?01 Aug 04:29 AM
TravelQantas toast of the town in airline wine awardsThe Australian national carrier been found to have the world's best flying wine cellar.19 Feb 08:40 PM
LifestyleWine judge talks pros and cons of the jobThe judges are careful to give full respect to each wine they taste.05 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesThe top wine revealed at Air NZ awardsA chardonnay has triumphed at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards26 Nov 01:10 AM
LifestyleRosy news for rose lovers, says wine judgeMore rose wines than ever awarded medals this year as quality lifts.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Top wine judge Jim HarreTop wine judge Jim Harre says this vintage have been particularly good, especially as the harvest has been large, which normally means a drop in quality.Watch02 Aug 06:40 AM
Business'Wacky' winemaker tastes successYealands Family Wines won the supreme award at the NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards this week, as well as winning the restorative impact award earlier in the evening.21 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessJudging the Air NZ wine awardsQuality and price are the key words as the judging begins on the Air New Zealand wine awards, meet the judges and hear the success story behind this important export industry.Watch06 Nov 06:51 AM
LifestyleJudging of the Air NZ wine awardsJudging has began at the 2013 Air New Zealand Wine Awards. The international panel of experts have 1,380 different drops to sample before naming the winners at a ceremony in Queenstown later this month.Watch05 Nov 11:45 PM
BusinessCentral Otago pinot noir takes top honours at Air NZ Wine AwardsA wine from Central Otago's Gibbston region has won the supreme award at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards.21 Nov 10:52 PM
LifestyleWine: Church scoops awardsOne of the country's most significant and authentic wine awards recently celebrated its 10th year.21 Nov 01:00 PM
LifestyleWinners of Air NZ Wine Awards announcedPinot noir varietals have again dominated the Air New Zealand Wine Awards, winning a total of 32 gold medals.09 Nov 08:35 PM
BusinessIn search of wines with elusive X factorPhilip Rich will raise his glass up to 400 times this week as he turns his palate to the Air New Zealand Wine Awards.02 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleMartinborough pinot noir takes top awardA Martinborough pinot noir has taken the top trophy in this year's Air New Zealand wine awards.21 Nov 10:41 PM
LifestyleAir NZ Wine Awards winners announcedMore than 100 wines have been awarded gold medals at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards.11 Nov 12:26 AM
LifestyleA testing time for wine tastersThe judges of this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards had their work cut out for them, with more than 1500 entries to sample.10 Nov 04:00 AM
