Wine
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Read moreCelebrate New Zealand's best in wine with the 2025 Viva NZ Wine Awards.
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When not taking bookings is a power move – Lilian is still the hottest dinner date.
From historic locations to cool temperatures, this guide summarises the best of NZ's wine.
A new venture opening soon with a collection of 1300 bottles from a team of wine experts.
From sushi to souffle and blue cod tempura, Jesse spotlights the very best of Ōtautahi.
This funky new wine bar and gelataria cement St Clair as a dining destination.
The Venice region has recently become Italy’s largest wine producer.
These Auckland spots allow you to BYO, a rarity in a town swirling with great eateries.
Dubbed 'the dirty martini drinker’s wine', it is salty, fresh and tastes like sunshine.
Plus, what's happening food-wise in Grey Lynn?
Like the bottle shop upstairs, Ground is a cosy den for excellent wines.
Plus, vegetarian yum cha and more restaurant news from Birkdale to Matakana.
And despite the clientele, you don't have to be wealthy and famous to enjoy it.
From rosé in a can to chilled red, these are your expert summer picks.
Plus, revisiting a hot take on heirloom tomatoes.
Wine editor Jo Burzynska rounds up this year's top-shelf bubbles for the festive season.