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Wine: New-release red wines
For some, the only real choice of wine is white or red. For red wine aficionados, here are some recent releases worthy of consideration.

Wine: Try something new
Always on the lookout for something new, different or on it’s way to achieving cult status? Here are three wines that fit that brief ...

Norton's Kiwi wine a star seller
The first bottles of British talkshow host Graham Norton's signature Kiwi wine were uncorked in New Zealand this week.

Wine: Nautilus Estate's 30th celebrations
Marlborough's Nautilus Estate is celebrating its 30th year and continues its early promise of premium wines at affordable prices.

Wine: New-release wines
New-release wines that won’t break the bank and offer value for money… And who doesn’t like that?

Wine: New-release wines
New-release wines continue to be of exceptional quality, which is good news for consumers who can select with confidence.

NZ wine pops its export cork
New Zealand wine has established itself as a major commodity after exports increased by 10 per cent in volume and value to a record $1.33 billion in the year to June

Wine: Best world wines
The rest of the world is now sending us some of their best wines, which enables us to see what all the fuss is about. These are worth checking out.

Wine: Hearty comforts
'Tis the season for hearty comfort food and wines to match. If you’re looking for cuddly, well-made and red wines that are a bit off beat … you’ve come to the right place.

Wine: American beauties
It’s a pity there are so few American wines available here as many of them are drop-dead gorgeous. True, many are extraordinarily expensive but those that find their way here are usually of astonishing quality and value for money.

French winemakers furious at Internet administrators
Winemakers in Europe, Australia and California are protesting a decision to move forward with the introduction of .vin and .wine as top-level domains.

Tasting new wines is never a chore
Getting to try newly released wines is never a chore, nor is it taken for granted. I sample them all so you don’t have to…trust me; we’ve never had it so good…for example.

Foley's Martinborough takeover crosses 90pc threshold
Foley Family Wines has met the last of its conditions for its takeover bid for Martinborough Vineyard Estates.

Jim Salinger: NZ wine must adapt to warmer world
Wine grapes are a climatically sensitive crop grown in a fairly narrow geographic range. Growing season temperatures for high-quality wine production are generally limited to 13-21C on average.

Nature makes Darling Wines
Marlborough winemakers Chris Darling and Bart Arnst don't make organic wines purely out of concern for the environment.

Big wineries look to tap Chinese market
Hawkes Bay wine producers are joining forces to try to cash in on the growing wine market in China.

Foley makes offer for Martinborough vineyards
American businessman and vineyard owner Bill Foley, plans to make an all-scrip $1.9 million takeover offer for pinot noir pioneer Martinborough Vineyard Estates.

Lion buys Morton Estate
Lion New Zealand has bought leading Kiwi wine brand Morton Estate and its Stone Creek vineyard in Marlborough for an undisclosed sum.

Beer giant Lion buys up Morton Estate
Lion New Zealand is set to expand its wine portfolio, following an announcement this afternoon that the company had purchased local wine brand, Morton Estate.

Wine exports top $1.3 billion
New Zealand wine exports have rebounded to record levels as the wine growing industry continues its turnaround in fortunes.

Winemaker toasts its royal boost
There will have been cheers all round at Queenstown's Amisfield winery after William and Kate popped in on Sunday.

Small Business: Offshore distributors - Warren Adamson, Craggy Range
Warren Adamson is sales director for winery Craggy Range.