Ask Stephen Bennett any question about wine and expect an answer so long you've time to leave the room, wash the car, mow the lawns - come back and he'll still be answering your question.

The Beaujolais grape, gamay, proves a tasty option for pinot lovers.

You have to admire and respect the entrepreneurial recklessness of those souls who, for whatever reasons, have been seduced into the romantic notion of owning their own vineyard or even chateau.

Scientists have found that wild yeasts vary from region to region, and can have a unique influence if used in the wine-making process.

Australia's best-known red, shiraz, is on the comeback trail.

John Hawkesby presents his top wine picks of the last year.

There are bars and there are bars and then there is Suite.

We take a look at the most memorable quotes from the world of New Zealand wine in the last 12 months.

If there's a wine lover on your Christmas list and you're stuck for ideas, don't panic - there are plenty of options.

Top bottles to take you through the festive season.

Money from Chinese investors brings salvation for winemakers struggling to stay afloat.

Five NZ wineries have joined forces to target the United States market, with plans for exports to hit nearly one million bottles within five years.

Aromatic wines offer up a full-on sensory experience.

Veteran English wine writer Hugh Johnson is quite right when he observes that a wine tastes best in the village where it is made.

Doctor John Forrest is one of those characters in the wine industry who are full-on and seem to know just one speed.

Forget that bottle of fizzy drink - with the right match, wine can be a lovely accompaniment for takeaways.

Don Kavanagh tastes oodles of sparklies and finds only a few that please his palate.

An up-and-coming Kiwi wine label is toasting its success after taking out two awards in a major Asian competition last week .

We may have come to the end of our surfeit of wine, but there are still bargains to be had if you know where to look.