LifestyleWine: American beautiesIt’s a pity there are so few American wines available here as many of them are drop-dead gorgeous. True, many are extraordinarily expensive but those that find their way here are usually of astonishing quality and value for money.26 Jul 04:00 AM
BusinessTop-notch Kiwi wines sink the AussiesNew Zealand is the second most popular country of origin for premium wine sold in the UK, according to latest figures.25 Jul 08:50 AM
LifestyleConsumer Watch: Wine lovers lighten their dropKiwis are spending millions of dollars a year on beer and wine that packs less of an alcoholic punch.19 Jul 08:13 PM
BDBDSharesFoley plans NZX main board moveFoley Family Wines plans to step up to the main board of the NZ stock exchange following its takeover of Martinborough Vineyards24 Jun 11:00 PM
BusinessFrench winemakers furious at Internet administratorsWinemakers in Europe, Australia and California are protesting a decision to move forward with the introduction of .vin and .wine as top-level domains.24 Jun 04:30 AM
BusinessHow to fake a pricey bottle of wineA recent spate of counterfeit wine busts has shone a spotlight on how pervasive the problem of wine forgery might be.23 Jun 04:30 AM
LifestyleTasting new wines is never a choreGetting to try newly released wines is never a chore, nor is it taken for granted. I sample them all so you don’t have to…trust me; we’ve never had it so good…for example.21 Jun 04:00 AM
BDBDBusinessFoley's Martinborough takeover crosses 90pc thresholdFoley Family Wines has met the last of its conditions for its takeover bid for Martinborough Vineyard Estates.19 Jun 01:58 AM
LifestyleHome sweet home in a wine barrelLance Redgwell admits it's still a pipe dream, but the Martinborough winery he manages could some day be producing vintages with a subtle, barrel-borne taste of native New Zealand timber.13 Jun 08:43 PM
OpinionJim Salinger: NZ wine must adapt to warmer worldWine grapes are a climatically sensitive crop grown in a fairly narrow geographic range. Growing season temperatures for high-quality wine production are generally limited to 13-21C on average.12 Jun 05:00 PM
RetailOnline shop showcases NZ wines in UKNew Zealand wine sales to Britain are set to get a boost from a new supplier to the lucrative export market.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlonk - air force in a vine old messA routine air force exercise went wrong yesterday when a drop of supplies on large pallets - delivered by parachutes - landed in a nearby vineyard.22 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBig wineries look to tap Chinese marketHawkes Bay wine producers are joining forces to try to cash in on the growing wine market in China.19 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleA taste of the world's most exclusive drinking holidayThe dream trip costing over $1 million per couple is described as "a holiday so rare and exclusive due to the drinks involved, it'll never be repeated again."16 May 01:35 AM
LifestyleWine blending craze takes offKiwi wine connoisseurs may be in for a new trend - blending their own wine.12 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleMum's kitchen rulesMum's kitchen Four of our favourite Federal St chefs tell us how their mums cooked with love.09 May 10:00 PM
BDBDBusinessFoley makes offer for Martinborough vineyardsAmerican businessman and vineyard owner Bill Foley, plans to make an all-scrip $1.9 million takeover offer for pinot noir pioneer Martinborough Vineyard Estates.08 May 11:29 PM
LifestyleCardboard bottles on the nose — HawkesbyIf you sneer at screwcaps, or reckon cask wine is for cheapskates, the next innovation in wine bottles will make your head spin.04 May 12:46 AM
BusinessLion buys Morton EstateLion New Zealand has bought leading Kiwi wine brand Morton Estate and its Stone Creek vineyard in Marlborough for an undisclosed sum.30 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessWine exports top $1.3 billionNew Zealand wine exports have rebounded to record levels as the wine growing industry continues its turnaround in fortunes.29 Apr 11:40 PM
LifestyleGlass of wine good for kidneysA glass of wine a day could help prevent kidney disease, a new study shows. For those who already have kidney disease, wine might protect their hearts.27 Apr 10:05 PM
RoyalsWinemaker toasts its royal boostThere will have been cheers all round at Queenstown's Amisfield winery after William and Kate popped in on Sunday.16 Apr 04:15 PM
RoyalsSam's wine for royal coupleHollywood actor and winemaker Sam Neill had hoped the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be able to enjoy a tipple from his Two Paddocks vineyard.09 Apr 04:15 PM
TravelWaiheke: Batch winery walksA gentle walking trail that edges its way around a Waiheke vineyard will delight all members of the family, writes Donna McIntyre.04 Apr 08:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Offshore distributors - Warren Adamson, Craggy RangeWarren Adamson is sales director for winery Craggy Range.25 Mar 06:30 PM
LifestyleDIY: Drinks for six It's my roundGreig Morgan's nifty creation will have guests toasting your talents.22 Mar 04:30 PM