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Wine: Classic producers doing what they know best
Plenty of new wine producers are vying for our attention. Meanwhile, the established “old guard” keep on doing what they know best — and getting even better.

Delegat to bring its wine to the world
In a year that brought significant growth and expansion for winemaker Delegat Group, managing director Graeme Lord says the company is poised to bring its wine to the world.

Wine: Longing for robust reds
Tired of summer whites and rosé wines? Longing for a robust red even if you have to match it with fish and salad? Help is at hand ...

Beer supply falls despite craft brewery boost
A big fall in the amount of beer available has lead to a 2 per cent fall in the size of New Zealand's alcohol supply last year.

Wine: NZ wines seeking points of difference
Three New Zealand wines seeking points of difference while retaining those elements you expect to find in wines you particularly enjoy.

Wine: Central Otago's best pinot noirs
New Zealand pinot noir continues to collect rave reviews from every corner. Many of the star performers come from Central Otago.

Delegat operating profit rises
Delegat Group, New Zealand's largest listed wine company, said first-half operating profit rose 1 per cent and it was on track to meet guidance for full-year case sales and earnings.

Wine: Inexpensive buys
In the aftermath of a reckless Christmas/New Year/summer holiday spend-up, and faced with a credit card account spinning out of control — here are some great, inexpensive buys.

Charges to winegrowers 'unjustifiable'
The ministry is reviewing how it recovers the costs of its biosecurity and food safety systems across the country's primary industries, after under-recovering for several years.

2015 looks another corker
New Zealand wine drinkers are now enjoying the results of two good vintage years and the outlook for the sector is positive.

Wine: Summer essentials
Looking for summer bubbles, a lovely uncomplicated white that goes with anything or something tiny, transportable and functional? Here they are…

Bumper year for wine industry
The New Zealand wine industry had another record harvest in 2014 but learned from past experiences of oversupply and avoided keeping large volumes on hand, says an annual survey.

Winery savours Fyfe's vision + video
Rob Fyfe thought life would be a lot quieter when he stepped down as boss of Air New Zealand but he has just taken up his latest role as strategic adviser to winery Craggy Range.

Wine: Perfect summer trio
One white, one red and one in-between wine from three producers who have managed to capture the flavours of summer perfectly.

Invivo seeks $2m for growth
Award-winning winemaker Invivo Wines is on the capital-raising trail to help pay for faster growth and expansion into new markets, after a year of record sales.

Emirates invests in NZ wines
Emirates has unveiled details of its more than half a billion dollar "liquor investment" programme.

'Wacky' winemaker tastes success
Yealands Family Wines won the supreme award at the NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards this week, as well as winning the restorative impact award earlier in the evening.

Judging the Air NZ wine awards
Quality and price are the key words as the judging begins on the Air New Zealand wine awards, meet the judges and hear the success story behind this important export industry.

Wine: Light wines for summer
If your attention is now turning to wines that reflect the season and our usual lighter summer cuisine, you’d do well to seek out these gems.

Your Business: Handling the holidays with John Macpherson, Advintage
John (Mac) Macpherson is the owner of Havelock North-based online wine retailer Advintage, which employs eight staff.