Low-calorie wines are catching on among health-conscious consumers - and critics say they don't have to be bland to be better for you.

Pinot noir is a woman: a statement made by an international speaker at a recent high-profile wine conference in New Zealand, as he launched into a culturally inappropriate attempt to conjure up the character of the variety.

Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are turning their hand to winemaking.

While internationally we're best known for white wines - notably sauvignon blanc - our reds are fast gaining attention, spearheaded by some classy pinot noir and succulent syrah.

Invariably, when only two wines are recommended each week in this column, there will be those that didn't get the attention they deserve. So, to rectify the situation, here are some wines that cover a range of budgets and are worth seeking out.

"I'm getting pretty sick of Oz wine people bagging Kiwi sauvignon blanc. You don't hear people over here dissing Oz shiraz."

Discover the pure taste of the new varieties of natural wine.

Wine fans can expect a bumper crop from most grape-growing regions this autumn.

If syrah spins your wheels, then Elephant Hill deserves your attention.

The days of quality cheap New Zealand wine are numbered as a nationwide fall in production has put an end to a surplus that has delighted price-conscious consumers.

Sweetness, considered a positive in so many areas of life has sadly become soured in wine because of its association with being old-fashioned or unsophisticated.

It's not a proper New Zealand summer without sauvignon. The white, pleasant and uncomplicated wine remains a firm favourite locally and our calling card internationally.

January is the month when Champagne is usually at its cheapest.

This week, wine experts reveal their top drops for the summer season. Today, Jane Skilton gives her picks.

This week wine experts reveal their top drops for the summer season. Today Michael Cooper, opens the cap on his favourites.

A price comparison of some our most popular wines has found it's not just one vintage that buyers overseas can buy for less than here.

New Zealand wine and food festivals are taking a stand against drunk and disruptive revellers.

Latin America is one of the fastest-growing beer markets globally - there's a lot of impetus getting put into that market by the big brewers.

There's been a fair amount of talk about organic wine in our household lately, mostly tinged with disappointment and a lack of enthusiasm. So we went looking to see if we could find wine that was taking environmental concerns seriously

Sweet, light, spritzy and cheap, on first glance moscato would appear to be more gangnam than gangsta style.