LifestyleAppreciating wines that aren't flawlessSometimes it's the imperfections that can make a wine great.21 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Warming the cocklesDon Kavanagh eases into the mellow cheer of hot toddies and buttered rum.11 Jun 04:00 AM
LifestyleThe rise of New Zealand redsLocal reds are transforming in ways that are exciting palates both at home and abroad.07 Jun 08:00 PM
LifestyleFrench still the best winemakersNobody really gave them a chance - too laissez-faire, too casual and rumours of discord within the team.05 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleSeduced by the idea of owning a vineyardFor well-researched and realistic people, owning a vineyard is a dream come true.30 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Where to taste, what to buy, food to matchWorld-renowned wines and tasty tapas abound in Auckland, finds Phil Parker.29 May 11:00 PM
OpinionDon Kavanagh: Ohau fine it isKapiti Coast wines give Don Kavanagh's palate a pleasant experience.27 May 09:30 PM
Lifestyle'Terroirists' tempting palatesCelebrating wines made with grapes from one site.24 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleSalud to Spain: The new conquistadors of wineA fleet of new Spanish wines and grapes is making its way to our shores.15 May 09:30 PM
LifestyleThe transformation of Japanese wineThe Japanese are trying to get a foothold in the wine industry.10 May 05:30 PM
TravelSouth Australia: Sipping and cyclingAustralia'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.08 May 11:45 PM
OpinionWater to wine: Finding a balance in alcohol consumptionAnother week, another survey conducted by a team of experts from some highly suspect university in some far-flung corner of the globe.08 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleReaping rewards whilst at the mercy of Mother NatureThe will of Mother Nature results in either celebration or despair come harvest time.03 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleIf you ever find yourself having a wine with the Queen ... Word has it that the cellars at Buckingham Palace hold some of the world's greatest wines from sublime vintages. 02 May 08:00 PM
LifestyleHawkes Bay winery listed among world's bestA Hawkes Bay winery has appeared alongside world-renowned vineyards in Burgundy, Tuscany and California in a major travel guide's top 10 list.30 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestylePutting on the RitzlingAn ambitious new venture aims to lure younger people to appreciating riesling.25 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleKiwi pinot takes on worldWith New Zealand's sauvignon blanc no longer enjoying the revered international position it once held, we need to turn our attention to the next big thing.24 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleVirtues of biodynamic winemakingA Kiwi wine expert is spreading the good word on biodynamic winemaking. 18 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionDon Kavanagh: A taste of the exoticI'm a huge fan of New Zealand wine and I love everything about the variety, quality and sheer exuberance of our vineyards, but sometimes it's nice to remind yourself of what else is available. 16 Apr 09:30 PM
LifestyleCable Bay wine in a league of its ownEvaluating your Waiheke neighbour's wine is fraught with problems. Be too critical and you risk being frozen out; too effusive and you're accused of favouritism and sucking up.13 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleNew Zealand wine drinkers get 'slap in the face'The cost of Aussie fine wines is spiralling out of control.11 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleWines that taste like sweet successIf approached with caution, the pairing of chocolate and wine can prove delicious.04 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionDon Kavanagh: Welcoming winterBoutique beers on tap and brawny red wines set Don Kavanagh's taste buds a-tingle.01 Apr 09:30 PM
CompaniesWine war: Quality v quantityNew Zealand is exporting more bulk wine to be bottled overseas, putting the industry's reputation at risk.30 Mar 04:30 PM