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Pub spy: Suite

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

Take heed of wine words

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

Tasteful gifts for the wine connoisseur this Christmas

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

Wine about to get more expensive as glut runs out

I'm dreaming of a wine Christmas

Top bottles to take you through the festive season.

The riesling revolution

A campaign to convince Kiwis that riesling rules will reach our shores early next year.

Mystical vintages from the rolling slopes

There's an old adage that goes, "the better the view, the worse the food". Thankfully it doesn't apply to wine.

China swallows Aussie vineyards

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

Wineries unite to crack US market

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.

Asian win for Kiwi wine up and comers

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

Wine: In search of best buys

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.

Wine: Blind tasting politics

With tongue firmly in cheek and an eye on this month’s election, we match wine with political parties.

Gas leak hits beer drinkers

Sweet wine of youth

Today's novice drinkers have a better chance to develop their palate.

Wine: Great white hunter

Great wines are easily remembered, just like inspirational teachers or unexpected random acts of kindness. I have great memories (keeping notes also helps) of the wines that have spun my wheels this year.

Labour Weekend: What's on around the country?

We've rounded up some of the best events happening all over the country this long weekend.

Wine: On the world stage

A win at an international competition for one of our top rieslings reminds there is more to NZ wine than pinot noir and sauvignon blanc.

Wine: Seeing red

The 2011 taste sensations so far are firmly imprinted on my mind and linger still on the palate.