We may beat the Aussies at rugby, and they have the upper hand in cricket, but how do our wines compare?

Hats off to Craggy Range, which has gone from strength to strength since entering the wine market more than a decade ago.

Finding Champagne bargains at this time calls for a toast, says Don Kavanagh.

Studies show moderate wine drinking is a good lifestyle choice.

Unlike his predecessor, France's new president enjoys his country's wine - a spark of hope for the struggling industry.

Nothing celebrates luxury like Champagne.

Three of New Zealand's foremost winemakers are set to share their wares - and their wisdom - at an Auckland restaurant.

The past 15 years have seen major changes in the size and shape of our wine industry.

For a decade, 85-year-old Cliff Hart has been sending me obscure New Zealand wines from tiny, often undiscovered producers toiling away in the backblocks.

Sometimes it's the imperfections that can make a wine great.

Nobody really gave them a chance - too laissez-faire, too casual and rumours of discord within the team.

For well-researched and realistic people, owning a vineyard is a dream come true.

World-renowned wines and tasty tapas abound in Auckland, finds Phil Parker.

Kapiti Coast wines give Don Kavanagh's palate a pleasant experience.

Celebrating wines made with grapes from one site.

A fleet of new Spanish wines and grapes is making its way to our shores.

The Japanese are trying to get a foothold in the wine industry.

Australia's Clare Valley is the perfect place to indulge in a spot of light exercise - punctuated with stops for food and wine, writes Leah McLennan.