LifestyleWine: Top of the dropsWould you pay $80 for a bottle of Marlborough sauvignon blanc? Or, indeed, should you?28 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleHave you heard about Waiheke's newest winery?Mother Nature and state-of-the-art technology bring out the best in the grapes at the new Batch Winery on Waiheke Island.28 Mar 01:40 AM
LifestyleNew breed of NZ pinot noir<i>Viva</i> wine editor Jo Burzynska traverses plains, valleys and rivers on a pinot noir safari in Marlborough.27 Mar 01:30 AM
AgribusinessChina wine market soarsChina is becoming an increasingly important market for New Zealand wine and a group of local firms is hoping to boost sales further by making an appearance the Chengdu Wine Fair.24 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Ripe for the pickingHow long this summer continues is anyone’s guess. In the meantime, the grapes look fully ripened in my neck of the woods and could be harvested much earlier than usual.23 Mar 12:00 AM
LifestyleWine: The hot topicGlobal warming is changing the rhythms of grape ripening and harvest worldwide. But it could be cool for us21 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleRitzling 'bottled happiness' slogan bannedThe Kiwi makers of a sparkling riesling have been ordered to can their "bottled happiness'' advertising slogan after a complaint that alcohol is actually a depressant.20 Mar 11:30 PM
LifestyleDry weather good for Gizzy grape growersThe dry weather is helping Gisborne's grape growers, who are praising the high quality of this year's harvest.20 Mar 08:35 PM
LifestyleWine: Experiments for the palateMost of us know what we like and like what we know, and why not?16 Mar 12:00 AM
LifestyleWine: The accidental touristUS businessman Bill Foley has found making wines in New Zealand and building their reputations is far more fun in retirement than playing golf13 Mar 06:00 PM
LifestylePub spy: The Golden Dawn, PonsonbyIt says it is situated "at the unholy crossroads of Ponsonby and Richmond Rd" and takes pains to distance itself from the Greek neo-Nazi party of the same name.09 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: States of grapesPart of North America's appeal is size. It's so big ... big buildings, big highways, big open spaces, big ideas, supersized food and big hair.09 Mar 12:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Passion for pinotWhen I hear the word "authentic" applied to any product, I am immediately suspicious.08 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Old world ripe for pickingThere are a few countries whose wines I’ve yet to try. Now, thanks to La Cantina importer Ben Naden, I can tick Malta off the list.02 Mar 12:00 AM
LifestyleAll eyes are on new foodie favourite, Magnus NilssonMagnus Nilsson, the 28-year-old chef from Sweden, has been dubbed the new Rene Redzepi of the food world.28 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleWine: All together nowThere's nothing like a crisis to bring people together. It was the Depression of the 1930s that made growers in Europe join forces and form the co-operative wineries that still make a significant proportion of the continent's wines today.28 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleReview: Pintxos, PonsonbyBoom. I'm excited. At last Auckland has its own Basque-style tapas bar complete with a counter laden with just-prepared, ready to eat pintxos, the name given to traditional tapas in northern Spain.27 Feb 04:00 PM
RetailWinemakers take case to GermanyA group of New Zealand's best winemakers will join forces in Germany next month to showcase Kiwi wine brands at a major international wine fair.24 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleLight drops tickle tastebudsLow-calorie wines are catching on among health-conscious consumers - and critics say they don't have to be bland to be better for you.22 Feb 07:40 PM
LifestyleWine: Putting wine into wordsPinot 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.22 Feb 12:30 AM
EntertainmentPitt and Jolie launching French wine rangeHollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are turning their hand to winemaking.19 Feb 07:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Ravishing redsWhile 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.16 Feb 12:00 AM
LifestyleWine: The right whiteInvariably, 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.09 Feb 12:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Anti-Kiwi bashing just generalisation"I'm getting pretty sick of Oz wine people bagging Kiwi sauvignon blanc. You don't hear people over here dissing Oz shiraz."08 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleSticking up for our savsSauvignon blanc put New Zealand wine on the world stage and, despite grumbles from Australian winemakers, there by and large is where it deserves to stay, say New Zealand experts.08 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleDump the sav - it's time for some shirazJust like losing the Bledisloe Cup 10 years in a row, Australia has been letting you Kiwis win for too long in the wine stakes, and I think it's time for more of a fair go.08 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Bacchus to basicsDiscover the pure taste of the new varieties of natural wine.08 Feb 01:00 AM
Lifestyle'Belter' of a season shines upon sauvignon blanc drinkersWine fans can expect a bumper crop from most grape-growing regions this autumn.02 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionWine: A name to rememberIf syrah spins your wheels, then Elephant Hill deserves your attention.02 Feb 01:00 AM
LifestyleCheap NZ wine starts to run dryThe 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.31 Jan 04:30 PM
