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Winery closure 'won't be last'

Exporters urged to promote more varied wine list

The rise of New Zealand reds

Local reds are transforming in ways that are exciting palates both at home and abroad.

French still the best winemakers

Nobody really gave them a chance - too laissez-faire, too casual and rumours of discord within the team.

It's true what they say, good things take time

China wine warning for NZ exporters

Seduced by the idea of owning a vineyard

For well-researched and realistic people, owning a vineyard is a dream come true.

Wine: Where to taste, what to buy, food to match

World-renowned wines and tasty tapas abound in Auckland, finds Phil Parker.

The transformation of Japanese wine

The Japanese are trying to get a foothold in the wine industry.

Water to wine: Finding a balance in alcohol consumption

Another week, another survey conducted by a team of experts from some highly suspect university in some far-flung corner of the globe.

Reaping rewards whilst at the mercy of Mother Nature

The will of Mother Nature results in either celebration or despair come harvest time.

If you ever find yourself having a wine with the Queen ...

Word has it that the cellars at Buckingham Palace hold some of the world's greatest wines from sublime vintages.

Weldon swaps shares for grapes

Hawkes Bay winery listed among world's best

A Hawkes Bay winery has appeared alongside world-renowned vineyards in Burgundy, Tuscany and California in a major travel guide's top 10 list.

Putting on the Ritzling

An ambitious new venture aims to lure younger people to appreciating riesling.

Kiwi pinot takes on world

With New Zealand's sauvignon blanc no longer enjoying the revered international position it once held, we need to turn our attention to the next big thing.