Good taste
We're only three days into the new decade and already I'm deluged with a downpour of wines.
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Flying the flag for Kiwi wine
The wine glut has been a challenge to the New Zealand wine industry this year.
Wine: Best of the West
In the first of a series of winery profiles, Joelle Thomson visits the tiny but top-notch Kumeu River Winery in West Auckland.
Fresh from the cellar door
If you're heading to new territories these holidays, check out the cellar doors of the local vineyards.
Pop-up bars: Now you see them ...
Here today, gone tomorrow. Joanna Hunkin looks at the international fascination with pop-up bars and their rise in New Zealand.
<i>M Bar and Cafe</i>, Grey Lynn
It may have a short name but a tapas-style Indian restaurant in Grey Lynn is not short on flavour.
The Dish: Flaunt it
Veuve Clicquot has teamed with the good people at the Porsche Design Studio to come up with the uber-glam Ice Cube.
Melbourne: Show-stoppers beyond city limits
Urban delights are just one part of Melbourne's charm, says Geoff Cumming
Empress Josephine: The woman who taught France to drink
The first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte was a celebrated hostess and, although not a great drinker, a great collector of wine.
Tasty tokens for Christmas
Great gift ideas for the wine lover or foodie on your Christmas present list.
Rugby, wine and beer fan should fit in nicely
US Ambassador David Huebner should fit in just fine in New Zealand: he loves rugby and drinking beer and wine.
Rays of sunshine
The 'chardonnay capital' has been hit hard but is now rallying as the region looks to both the past and future.
<i>Red Brick Kitchen and Bar</i>, Parnell
A restaurant in a Parnell listed building proves one worth putting on the weekly outing list.
Red, white... and blue
With Thanksgiving turkey on the menu this week, Viva takes a look at the wines of the United States.
<i>The Dish:</i> Huka good one
We don't know who is luckiest - Dutch-born Michel Louws, who has just been appointed the new executive chef at Taupo's Huka Lodge, or Huka Lodge for finding him.
Martinborough pinot noir takes top award
A Martinborough pinot noir has taken the top trophy in this year's Air New Zealand wine awards.
Getting festive with bubbles
As the Christmas season approaches, now is a good time to consider the glories of Champagne.
Treat for Auckland wine drinkers
Dozens of cases of a special red wine are being distributed this morning as the race to bring wine lovers the world's first 2009 French vintage begins.
Winery topples tradition with plastic bottles
Marlborough winemakers Yealands Estate are opting for plastic wine bottles over glass.