TravelSouth Australia: Valley of vinesKerri Jackson soaks up more than just good wine on a Penfolds tour that's steeped in history.07 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Out of the binFor lovers of fine wine, March 1 is coming to mean only one thing every year: the annual release of Penfolds highly sought after Bin selection.05 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Stepping out for a dropIt's an exciting thing to discover a bar that has the right mix of interesting wines and good music.02 Mar 09:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Bottles speak for selvesWhen wanting to impress visiting overseas wine buffs, I have trusty favourites that I pluck from the cellar and open with a good deal of confidence.02 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleGood taste: Syrah's comebackRandall Graham, a founding member of Californian wine group, The Rhône Rangers, once claimed it was more difficult to get rid of a case of syrah than the clap.28 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Ready for rieslingWhen this variety is doing its job well it can transport you to a different place.25 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: A year of gorgeous dropsWine writer John Hawkesby takes a look back over a year of sipping to come up with his 12 best bottles.24 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestyleGood Taste:In praise of rieslingIf you donned a "Jesus drinks riesling" T-shirt in the normal world, most people would think you were one sandwich short of a picnic, but among other riesling freaks it doesn't make the grade.21 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Weathering the bad timesRecent wild growing conditions are posing challenges for winemakers across the globe.17 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Rosés of many coloursWhile summer continues to roll on, the fashionable tipple should still be rosé. No one is quite sure what is behind the rise and rise of this previously lowly ranked style, but it's popping up all over the place.16 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Love story through the grapevineIt's that time of year again when we're compelled to buy a sentimental card for our loved ones and go out for a set-menu meal - or wallow in our singledom.13 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: New addition to familyBlended families are very common these days. Yours, mine and sometimes ours. Extra patience, care and a whole range of sensitivities are required. 09 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Pinot movementThe New Zealand pinot noir movement is gathering pace and the great and good of the wine world jetted in from Singapore, Stockholm and San Francisco last week to experience Central Otago's take on the grape.06 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Ticking the right boxesNew Zealand wines of genuine distinction and world class status are not legion, but they do exist. Some tick some of the boxes some of the time. A few seem to get it dead right most of the time.01 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestyleWinemakers daring to be differentGetting experimental in our vineyards is a risky business, but one that has paid off in the past for our winemakers.01 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Drink to Chinese New YearDust your bunny ears down, the Year of the Rabbit is upon us.30 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Toning down the tanninsThe textures of New Zealand wines have developed from severe to silky.29 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Review your wine spendTasting wine that you can't afford is one of the pleasures of the job. It doesn't happen often but it's usually a joyous and memorable occasion when it does.24 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: FestivitiesThe wine festival and vineyard concert season is in full swing, with the next date for your diary the Hawke's Bay Wine and Food Festival on January 29.23 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Jacob's new masterThe iconic Aussie drop has a new winemaker at the helm but drinkers shouldn't notice.22 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Margaret River Wine Region FestivalThe annual Margaret River Wine Region Festival showcases wares from many of its 100 or more producers.17 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Barrel-fermented savYou'll rarely hear "subtle" and "Marlborough sauvignon blanc" in the same sentence.16 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Grape expectations<i>Viva</i> looks back on the year that was - and the year that lies ahead - for winemakers and drinkers.15 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleIn praise of a light whiteThe summer holiday period can be tough going sometimes, with plenty of parties, functions and barbies to attend, as well as the more relaxed few drinks at home.14 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: MuscatBrown muscat and men called Keith share something in common - they don't sound very sexy. Nevertheless, I got hot under the collar about some new brown muscat plantings a few weeks ago. 09 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: A toast to 2010Here is the annual review - albeit lightly - of how the last year shaped up or down, depending on whether you're a producer, a drinker or both.08 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleBest of 2011: Watch this spaceThere's fresh blood oozing with talent in New Zealand's wine industry. Rebecca Gibb picks the ones to watch this year.08 Jan 04:30 PM
