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Wellington: Travelling first class
Viva experiences the very best of Wellington in the VIP style we could easily become accustomed to.
Local pinot trumps $7000 a bottle wine
Demand has soared for a North Island pinot noir crowned best in the world.
Wairarapa wine pips $7000 French drop in blind tasting
A $200 bottle of Martinborough pinot noir was crowned the finest at a tasting in California, ahead of renowned wines from around the world.
Wine: Bottles speak for selves
When wanting to impress visiting overseas wine buffs, I have trusty favourites that I pluck from the cellar and open with a good deal of confidence.
Wine: Toning down the tannins
The textures of New Zealand wines have developed from severe to silky.
Good Taste: Raise a glass
Toast. Is it: A) Bread browned on both sides by exposure to heat B) A call to raise glasses in honour of a person or thing C) A Martinborough festival for 10,000 New Zealand food and wine lovers D) All of the above?
Professional drinking
We quiz some of New Zealand's best winemakers to find their tipples du jour.
'Vigilante' businessmen asked to prove actions were lawful
Two businessmen involved in an alleged vigilante street patrol in the Wairarapa town of Martinborough have had their sentencing delayed to give them time to prove their actions were lawful.
Martinborough pinot noir takes top award
A Martinborough pinot noir has taken the top trophy in this year's Air New Zealand wine awards.
Pinot answers prayers
Lovers of pinot noir are probably the most obsessive, evangelical wine buffs on the planet.
Wellington restaurant named top eatery
Logan Brown noted for its atmosphere, menu, wine list and service.
Wine country: Let the good vines roll
The Independent's Raymond Whitaker finds a refreshing lack of preciousness amongst New Zealand's winemakers.