New ZealandWinery topples tradition with plastic bottlesMarlborough winemakers Yealands Estate are opting for plastic wine bottles over glass.14 Nov 06:51 PM
PropertyVineyard going lock, stock and wine barrelLegendary winemaker selling as retirement beckons.13 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleAir NZ Wine Awards winners announcedMore than 100 wines have been awarded gold medals at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards.11 Nov 12:26 AM
TravelBurgundy: Richer for days spent in the redPeter Bills reaps the rewards of Burgundy's bumper 2009 harvest.10 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleA testing time for wine tastersThe judges of this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards had their work cut out for them, with more than 1500 entries to sample.10 Nov 04:00 AM
AgribusinessVineyards target United StatesA group of top wineries is joining forces with NZ Trade and Enterprise to target the "ultra-premium" American wine market.18 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestylePinot answers prayersLovers of pinot noir are probably the most obsessive, evangelical wine buffs on the planet.12 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleQue syrah, shirazIt's Aussies versus Kiwis in the Great Shiraz Challenge. Two wine experts have their say.12 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleHistoric potentialIn 1819 Samuel Marsden introduced winegrowing to New Zealand with the planting of the first vines in Kerikeri.08 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleA savvy takeover of AustraliaOur neighbours in Oz are lapping up sauvignon blanc.08 Sep 04:00 PM
World'Jaws' sighting where Jaws filmedLife imitated art as swimmers were warned to stay out of the water where Spielberg's film 'Jaws' was filmed due to great white shark sightings.07 Sep 10:43 PM
New ZealandNZ bugs promise unique wine sipIndigenous microbes may help produce distinct Kiwi wines.19 Aug 04:00 PM