LifestyleFashion walking a wine lineFashion designers have increasingly been employed to shape the look of a number of high-profile wine labels.24 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Welcome to Brown town The Brown Brothers winery manages to avoid straying into the dubious territory of dumbing down wine, writes Jo Burzynska 18 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Well hung bunchesHarvesting wine grapes as late as possible can add to the sexiness of the vintage, say winemakers.11 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Speaking from their originsRockburn winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis took over at the Central Otago winery in 2006, replacing the legendary Rudi Bauer. 10 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Out of the ordinaryThe reinvigoration of the Spanish grape mencia reminds us there's more to life than cabernet and chardonnay.04 Aug 10:00 PM
OpinionWine: Nelson raises its profileNelson is one of the country's prettiest and most relaxing places to live or visit. It moves at its own pace, boasts copious sunshine hours, has stunning beaches, arts, crafts, cafes and restaurants and just feels like a pleasant place to be. 03 Aug 09:00 PM
LifestyleArbiters of good taste: Our stylish women of wineRooftop parties at members-only clubs in New York are just part of the job for three doyennes of the New Zealand wine industry.02 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Taxing times for winemakersGovernment has raised the excise on wine, but it's producers rather than consumers who are likely to wear the increase.28 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Focus on global tastesSome fine winemakers are often baffled why their excellent, often competitively-priced wine doesn't fly off the shelves and on to the tables of discerning customers. 27 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Perfect harmonyThe winemaker's art is not just choosing the best grapes but blending them skilfully to achieve complexity in the wine.21 Jul 10:00 PM
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
