LifestyleWine: A question of good tasteCorrectly matching wines to food is easy to get wrong.30 May 05:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Are you guilty of wine crimes?One afternoon I decided that a nice cold chardonnay with dinner would be in order. So I put a bottle in the freezer intending to give it a good chill, writes Shelley Bridgeman.29 May 10:00 PM
LifestyleStrength in weaknessLow-alcohol beers can tickle the taste buds, as Don Kavanagh discovers.25 May 08:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Syrah to desireIt doesn’t seem all that long ago that friends and Waiheke neighbours Chris Canning and Bryan Mogridge began their winegrowers’ dream to make the definitive wine.25 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleWine: It's in the bloodPassion for winemaking runs strong in the Delegat family.24 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleLoveblock partyWinemakers Kim and Erica Crawford open the doors of their elegant Auckland home to toast their new venture with distinguished guests.22 May 06:00 PM
Small BusinessSmall business: Taking chances - Invivo WinesTim Lightbourne, co-founder with winemaker, Rob Cameron, of award winning Invivo Wines, talks about launching a possibly risky low calorie wine range.20 May 08:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Crafted with focus on detailFor almost two decades, Hans Herzog has been growing grapes, making wine and, in the process, carving out an enviable reputation for low-yielding, small-volume, high-quality handcrafted wines from Marlborough.18 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Blanc expressionWatch out, world, chenin blanc is poised to take its place in the spotlight.16 May 06:00 PM
LifestyleDon Kavanagh: Fortify yourselfHunker down for winter with a good port, suggests Don Kavanagh.11 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Spain's rarest splendourIt's remarkable how many small companies import wines of interest from Europe.11 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleWine: A vibrant AustrianGruner veltliner may not be a white wine you ask for or buy regularly, but it's here whether you're ready or not.04 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Hands on experienceJo Burzynska joins Central Otago artisan vintners on their yearly harvest.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVandals spill $165,000 worth of wineA winery has lost 6000 litres of merlot after vandals opened a tank valve and left it to drain.30 Apr 01:21 AM
OpinionJulie McIntyre: Lose weight on light wine?Dieters can now have their wine and drink it, guilt-free and without the hangover. But as you raise a glass, be aware that diet wines may not be without their own side-effects.28 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: La dolce vita's backFor some reason, a number of Australian wines that were fashionable and readily available a couple of decades ago in New Zealand vanished from our shelves. Now they’re making a comeback.27 Apr 01:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Winds of changeWines from Waitaki Valley have a sophistication all their own, so why are some of the region's key players calling it quits?25 Apr 11:00 PM
EntertainmentMasterChef: Turn up the heatTonight MasterChef fans will see the remaining eight contestants battle it out in Fiji. Joanne Carroll tagged along to see what happened behind the scenes.20 Apr 08:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Drama produces star actIt's not often you get to try a vertical flight of New Zealand pinot noir from a single vineyard from one producer.20 Apr 01:00 AM
LifestyleDo you know which glass to use?Size and shape matter when it comes to wine glasses, making all the difference to your experience of the elixir within.18 Apr 01:00 AM
LifestyleDrinkers in dark about real strengthTwo out of three Kiwis do not know what a standard drink is and more than half don't know how much alcohol an average person can process in an hour, a study shows.17 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleThe top 50 wines of 2013Wine editor Jo Burzynska’s guide to the 2013 not-to-be-missed bottles on the market.16 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Land shares its secretLoveblock is the latest creation of that winemaking-cum-clever-marketing power couple, Kim and Erica Crawford.13 Apr 01:00 AM
LifestyleWine: A toast to proseThere's a long history of sensory pleasure in pairing literature with wine.11 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleClimate change is good news for NZ grape growersA warming planet could double the amount of good grape growing land in New Zealand over the next 40 years, a new study shows.08 Apr 11:45 PM
TravelSydney: Grab a bite and soak up viewsBeachside is best in Sydney, finds Jo Bates.06 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Start saving for savIt was bound to happen sooner or later and, frankly, it's come sooner than I would have predicted. New sauvignon blanc at $80 a bottle.06 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelHong Kong: Feast for foodiesLet your taste buds run free in Hong Kong - a food destination full of surprises.03 Apr 08:00 PM
LifestyleMatching food with cocktailsA cocktail's ingredients can be changed to match or enhance the flavours on the plate, unlike wine, which is already made.31 Mar 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Proudly pinotMost wines can be made by following the textbook, a bit like following a recipe when you bake a cake.30 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandWinemakers raise glass to big dryNew Zealand's wine industry is on the verge of producing a terrific vintage thanks to the long, dry summer.29 Mar 04:30 PM
