TravelFrance: Learning the joys of taking wine seriouslyGeoff Cumming was lured to France on the promise of a cruise down the Rhone through sun-drenched countryside and beautiful vineyards.09 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleWine: New addition to familyBlended families are very common these days. Yours, mine and sometimes ours. Extra patience, care and a whole range of sensitivities are required. 09 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Pinot movementThe New Zealand pinot noir movement is gathering pace and the great and good of the wine world jetted in from Singapore, Stockholm and San Francisco last week to experience Central Otago's take on the grape.06 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Ticking the right boxesNew Zealand wines of genuine distinction and world class status are not legion, but they do exist. Some tick some of the boxes some of the time. A few seem to get it dead right most of the time.01 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestyleWinemakers daring to be differentGetting experimental in our vineyards is a risky business, but one that has paid off in the past for our winemakers.01 Feb 09:00 PM
BusinessGrape tonnage spells trouble for wine growersA bumper grape harvest could drive more wine companies into the hands of receivers, says a Deloitte partner.31 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Drink to Chinese New YearDust your bunny ears down, the Year of the Rabbit is upon us.30 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Toning down the tanninsThe textures of New Zealand wines have developed from severe to silky.29 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Review your wine spendTasting wine that you can't afford is one of the pleasures of the job. It doesn't happen often but it's usually a joyous and memorable occasion when it does.24 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: FestivitiesThe wine festival and vineyard concert season is in full swing, with the next date for your diary the Hawke's Bay Wine and Food Festival on January 29.23 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Jacob's new masterThe iconic Aussie drop has a new winemaker at the helm but drinkers shouldn't notice.22 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleCocktail of the week: Pomegranate 42This simple twist on a classic Kiwi cocktail takes the edge off a traditionally strong concoction with a bit of sweetness.22 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Margaret River Wine Region FestivalThe annual Margaret River Wine Region Festival showcases wares from many of its 100 or more producers.17 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Barrel-fermented savYou'll rarely hear "subtle" and "Marlborough sauvignon blanc" in the same sentence.16 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Grape expectations<i>Viva</i> looks back on the year that was - and the year that lies ahead - for winemakers and drinkers.15 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleIn praise of a light whiteThe summer holiday period can be tough going sometimes, with plenty of parties, functions and barbies to attend, as well as the more relaxed few drinks at home.14 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: MuscatBrown muscat and men called Keith share something in common - they don't sound very sexy. Nevertheless, I got hot under the collar about some new brown muscat plantings a few weeks ago. 09 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleBest of 2011: Watch this spaceThere's fresh blood oozing with talent in New Zealand's wine industry. Rebecca Gibb picks the ones to watch this year.08 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: A toast to 2010Here is the annual review - albeit lightly - of how the last year shaped up or down, depending on whether you're a producer, a drinker or both.08 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleAwesome aromaticsHere are three of the best aromatics of their kind to bear in mind when doing your holiday shopping.25 Dec 09:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Fighting for attentionGisborne, a bit like Wairarapa, has to make a lot of noise to get noticed. Geographically it's not top-of-mind.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandRaising our glasses to a drink with KeyMore than a third of men surveyed said they wanted to have a glass of wine with the Prime Minister.19 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Riesling ChallengeNew Zealand's top winemakers will battle it out at the inaugural Riesling Challenge today.18 Dec 04:30 PM
