LifestyleWine: A fraction of the frictionIt was unthinkable a decade ago, but the gap is definitely closing between the majestic top end wines of Bordeaux and the best New Zealand Bordeaux blends.20 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionSuccess: Flavours to tempt Asian tastebudsIndia and China are key markets for this food and beverage manufacturer.17 Jul 09:30 PM
BusinessCheap wine changing Kiwis' drinking purchasesLion's new boss in New Zealand says cheap wine is changing this country's liquor market.17 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Cultural exchangeWe have learned much from French winemakers - now it's time to give back.14 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Expressions of interestIt's one of the largest selling brands in the world and New Zealanders have been enjoying it for 30-something years.13 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: The woman's touchWinemaking in New Zealand may still be male-dominated but some of the country's finest winemakers and producers are women. 08 Jul 02:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Where there's smokeBushfires are causing a headache for Australian winemakers.06 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Declaration of independenceWine writing is a trade that must uphold certain standards to retain its credibility.29 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Weathering the stormHow best to find the pick of the bunch after a tough harvest.23 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleLeading ladies in an old boys' clubA luncheon in Auckland next week celebrates the achievements of successful female leaders in the wine industry.23 Jun 02:00 AM
LifestyleWine: With an artistic tingeOwning a vineyard is often seen through rose-tinted glasses, writes John Hawkesby.21 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Method non traditionalOwning a vineyard is no longer an essential part of making wine.16 Jun 10:00 PM
Lifestyle5 minutes with ... biodynamic winemaker Mike WeeseringOriginally from the United States, Mike Weesering and his partner Claudia planted the first grapes on their Pyramid Valley vineyard in North Canterbury in 2000.15 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Spain eyes top wine spotsSpain has now embarked on a bold new initiative to compete with the best on the world's wine stage.13 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleIndulging for a good causeWith all the cheap wine that's doing the rounds these days, it's nice to sometimes open a bottle of something reassuringly expensive.11 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ wines banned from top Oz showsAustralian winemakers are getting fed up with awarding their top prizes to Kiwis.10 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: The riches of a good wineGet your bling on to enjoy the higher end delights of the vinous scale.08 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Feting the forgotten sisterMalbec is a little-known, little-grown and not-so-often purchased varietal in New Zealand.08 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleGood taste: Waitaki ValleyMost New Zealand wine producers wouldn't plant in the Waitaki Valley if you paid them.06 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: The organic puzzleRebecca Gibb talks to the makers of some of our best organic wine about why they do it.02 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Proof that experience countsIn the great tradition of our national game, there are names that command respect and awe for prowess, skill, strength and the sublime qualities that made them giants of rugby. 02 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Finding the perfect matchWinter is a time of rich and earthy flavours. <i>Viva</i> selects some robust wines that suit the season's cuisine and asks the opinion of their makers on the best foods to go with them.01 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleGood taste: Big reds for winterIt's show season for the wine world. Trade exhibitions in Europe mean half the New Zealand wine industry is out of the country, pouring its wines day after day. It also means international wine competition results are out.30 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWorship of wineDating right back to the Greek and Roman gods, wine has always been part of religious culture.25 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleGood taste: An unfavourable look at the bottleThe New Zealand wine industry prides itself on its green credentials yet has thus far failed miserably on environmentally friendly packaging.23 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Matchmaking over dessertIt is a strange irony that some red wines, like cabernet sauvignon, can often give off aromas of chocolate, yet chocolate on its own or as a flavouring for desserts is one of the most difficult of all foods to match with wine.23 May 03:30 AM
LifestyleWine: Striving for excellenceThere are a number of local producers who have been so consistent over a significant period of time there is a danger of them being taken for granted. Those that have become such an integral part of the winescape we no longer notice them.18 May 05:00 PM
