WorldDivers find 200-year-old champagneDivers have found what is thought to be the world's oldest drinkable champagne in a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea.18 Jul 09:07 PM
LifestyleWine: French revolutionFrance is taking drastic measures to save its struggling wine industry.17 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleGet a French fixFun ways to feel the French vibe without flying all the way to Paris.15 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Biodynamic tasteIt usually takes very little to persuade me that daytime is the best time to taste wine.12 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: The politics of wining and diningIf politicians must swipe their credit cards on a night out, it's worth making sure it's value for our money and nectar for their guests.11 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleSip trip hits NZ (+recipe)Top sommelier Jean-Marie Pratt brings his global quest for tasty tipples Downunder.11 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Inspecting the gadgetsThere are many gizmos out there which claim to improve your wine drinking experience. We look at the ones that work.10 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Trying it outIt all started when my old friend, Chris Carrad, brought over a "cosmic" wine for tasting.05 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow sunshine shapes your wineA study of the UV effects on grapes has potentially revealed why our wines are so distinctive03 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Back to classicsYou know the feeling - you rush into the supermarket only to stand, staring blankly at the fresh vegetable section.28 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleTaste celebrationDedicated wine drinker Michelle Coursey is introduced to a classy range of boutique beers.28 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: First in, first servedBuying wine while it's still in the barrel is one way to make sure you don't miss out on limited-edition fine wine.26 Jun 04:00 PM
AgribusinessMontana wine becomes BrancottThe sun has set on one of NZ's major wine brands, Montana Wines, which will soon become Brancott Estate.21 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: No added sulphurYour average reds all contain added sulphur to prevent oxidation. As do most of the dried fruits and nuts we eat.21 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe ABCs of chardonnayExpand your palate, there's more to white wine than sauvignon blanc.17 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTizard buys French to uphold NZ prideJudith Tizard says she bought a $155 bottle of champagne during a dinner with Australian ministers as a matter of national pride.17 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe winemaking expert with a sparkle in his eyeAttention to detail is the all-important ingredient in the business of making champagne, says Francois Hautekeur.16 Jun 11:30 PM
LifestyleFood and wine friendsTwo Waikato boys team up to share their gourmet talents.16 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe Dish: Foodie FundraiserPrepare to eat a lot when some of Auckland's top eateries team up for the annual Mercy Hospital Degustation Brunch fundraiser.16 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: The new frontierOur new generation of vintners aren't afraid to push the boundaries and think outside the square with their winemaking.15 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Presentation is keyHow we present ourselves says a lot about us to other people, and the same applies to how wines are presented to us, if the nakedly ambitious marketing of champagne, organic wines and pinot noirs I've seen recently is anything to go by.14 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Tackling our drinking problemIncreasing taxes is not the right way to go about changing our attitude to alcohol10 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleChill out, and enjoy your wineWine drinkers already know sauvignon blanc tastes best if chilled, and scientists have now proven keeping it on ice helps retain its flavours.03 Jun 04:00 PM
