With Thanksgiving turkey on the menu this week, Viva takes a look at the wines of the United States.

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.

A Martinborough pinot noir has taken the top trophy in this year's Air New Zealand wine awards.

Bring out the bubbly and inject some glam into your party.

As the Christmas season approaches, now is a good time to consider the glories of Champagne.

Marlborough winemakers Yealands Estate are opting for plastic wine bottles over glass.

Weather plays its part in winemaking.

Parnell's favourite French restaurant St Tropez turns 10 this month.

More than 100 wines have been awarded gold medals at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

Peter Bills reaps the rewards of Burgundy's bumper 2009 harvest.

A philosophical approach to our favourite drop is opening up new appreciation, writes Jo Burzynska.

Going green can be a festive experience, finds Eloise Gibson.

An Australian wine writer's latest book recommends several New Zealand wines, some of which had not even been bottled when it was released.

What’s in a name? When it comes to wine, quite a bit.

Don't be beat by the heat, go for lower alcohol wine for a more sustained al fresco fiesta

Lovers of pinot noir are probably the most obsessive, evangelical wine buffs on the planet.

It's Aussies versus Kiwis in the Great Shiraz Challenge. Two wine experts have their say.