LifestyleAussie wine taster's guide implies psychic insightAn Australian wine writer's latest book recommends several New Zealand wines, some of which had not even been bottled when it was released.27 Oct 09:31 PM
LifestyleSummer suppingDon't be beat by the heat, go for lower alcohol wine for a more sustained al fresco fiesta16 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestylePinot answers prayersLovers of pinot noir are probably the most obsessive, evangelical wine buffs on the planet.12 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleQue syrah, shirazIt's Aussies versus Kiwis in the Great Shiraz Challenge. Two wine experts have their say.12 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleHistoric potentialIn 1819 Samuel Marsden introduced winegrowing to New Zealand with the planting of the first vines in Kerikeri.08 Oct 03:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Da Vinci's</i>, CBDA meal at an Auckland Italian restaurant shows why 90 per cent of its clientele are regulars.05 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleSharing the loveSmart idea. One site-specific vineyard and three of the country’s elite producers sharing the grapes and making their own pinot noir in their own distinctive style02 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleHaute couture bubblesFrench champagne house Ayala was once the supplier for the courts of Great Britain and Spain22 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleMoney where your mouth isFine wine investment is looking pretty healthy considering tough times.21 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleHappy birthday Guinness! The black stuff turns 250It strong, heavy and black - and has kept drinkers coming back for the last 250 years.20 Sep 10:26 PM
LifestylePerfect match: Fine wine is all about good taste without pretensionIt's true I rarely drink first growth Bordeaux claret, aged port or grand cru white burgundy but I do drink fine wine.19 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleChefs' recession survival secretsA wave of new restaurants are taking on the recession and some established rivals to put some heat on the dining scene.19 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleRed wine: Branching outWhile we all have our tipple of choice and are often loathe to test something different, we ought to at least give less familiar varietals a fair go.15 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleA savvy takeover of AustraliaOur neighbours in Oz are lapping up sauvignon blanc.08 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCheaper wines become popular in tough timesKiwis are buying cheaper wine and enjoying the fancy stuff less because of the hard economic times, a survey finds.02 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleTequila becomes Britain's spirit of choiceFew liquors can match tequila for its association with lethal hangovers, but sales in the UK are booming.01 Sep 01:30 AM
LifestyleYeast on the riseLocal research has uncovered a uniquely New Zealand group of yeasts that could help make our wine even more characterful.30 Aug 04:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>The Dish:</i> Spring marketCelebrate the new season with the Spring Market at Farro Fresh this weekend.28 Aug 12:00 AM
LifestyleThe rating gameThere's mixed opinion on whether a points system works for wine.24 Aug 04:00 PM
