LifestyleMartinborough pinot noir takes top awardA Martinborough pinot noir has taken the top trophy in this year's Air New Zealand wine awards.21 Nov 10:41 PM
LifestyleGetting festive with bubblesAs the Christmas season approaches, now is a good time to consider the glories of Champagne.21 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandTreat for Auckland wine drinkersDozens 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.18 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandWinery topples tradition with plastic bottlesMarlborough winemakers Yealands Estate are opting for plastic wine bottles over glass.14 Nov 06:51 PM
Lifestyle<i>The Dish:</i> Bon anniversaireParnell's favourite French restaurant St Tropez turns 10 this month.12 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleAir NZ Wine Awards winners announcedMore than 100 wines have been awarded gold medals at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards.11 Nov 12:26 AM
TravelBurgundy: Richer for days spent in the redPeter Bills reaps the rewards of Burgundy's bumper 2009 harvest.10 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleA testing time for wine tastersThe judges of this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards had their work cut out for them, with more than 1500 entries to sample.10 Nov 04:00 AM
LifestyleA little bird told meTwitter allows wine drinkers to put their opinions out there.09 Nov 03:00 PM
LifestyleWonders of wineA philosophical approach to our favourite drop is opening up new appreciation, writes Jo Burzynska.02 Nov 12:00 AM
LifestyleWaiheke: A hedonist's guide to natural selectionGoing green can be a festive experience, finds Eloise Gibson.30 Oct 03:00 PM
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
