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Winemakers secure deal with Spanish giant

The pick of the bunch

There are many world-class wineries on our doorstep.

Wine: Fighting for attention

Gisborne, a bit like Wairarapa, has to make a lot of noise to get noticed. Geographically it's not top-of-mind.

Wine: Read all about it

Quench your thirst for wine knowledge from expert writers passionate about their topic.

Good Taste: Riesling Challenge

New Zealand's top winemakers will battle it out at the inaugural Riesling Challenge today.

Twelve days to sample the festive spirit

'Tis the season to try new wine varietals or labels. And think beyond your Christmas dinner to all those parties and post-Christmas barbies.

Wine: From small seeds

Despite being enveloped in the bosom of one of the world's largest wine conglomerates, Selaks still holds a sentimental place in the hearts and minds of the New Zealand wine-buying public.

Good Taste: Left to fizzle

Matakana Estate and its sister brand, Goldridge, went into liquidation at the end of last month, making them the latest victims of the economic downturn and wine oversupply crisis.

Wine: Star matches

In the eternal quest to come up with a point of difference at wine festivals, beyond the bands, showground attractions, tasty finger food - and the wine, Gisborne ought to take a bow.

Good Taste: New era of extravagance

Bling is back.

Wineries with bottle

Canterbury's wineries are slowly bouncing back from September's earthquake.

Central Otago pinot noir takes top honours at Air NZ Wine Awards

A wine from Central Otago's Gibbston region has won the supreme award at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

Wine: Church scoops awards

One of the country's most significant and authentic wine awards recently celebrated its 10th year.

Good Taste: Time again

You know you're getting old when you start asking, "Where has the year gone?"

Wine; Family tied to wine history

They have six vineyard blocks aged more than 100 years old, with the majority of the vines still producing excellent grapes. While they've not been acknowledged with a telegram from the Queen, they are highly prized by their owners.

South African farmers keen to cultivate life in Caucasus

A group of white South African farmers arestarting a new life in the former Soviet state.

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