New-release wines continue to be of exceptional quality, which is good news for consumers who can select with confidence.

New Zealand wine has established itself as a major commodity after exports increased by 10 per cent in volume and value to a record $1.33 billion in the year to June

The rest of the world is now sending us some of their best wines, which enables us to see what all the fuss is about. These are worth checking out.

'Tis the season for hearty comfort food and wines to match. If you’re looking for cuddly, well-made and red wines that are a bit off beat … you’ve come to the right place.

It’s a pity there are so few American wines available here as many of them are drop-dead gorgeous. True, many are extraordinarily expensive but those that find their way here are usually of astonishing quality and value for money.

Winemakers in Europe, Australia and California are protesting a decision to move forward with the introduction of .vin and .wine as top-level domains.

Getting to try newly released wines is never a chore, nor is it taken for granted. I sample them all so you don’t have to…trust me; we’ve never had it so good…for example.

Foley Family Wines has met the last of its conditions for its takeover bid for Martinborough Vineyard Estates.

Wine grapes are a climatically sensitive crop grown in a fairly narrow geographic range. Growing season temperatures for high-quality wine production are generally limited to 13-21C on average.

Marlborough winemakers Chris Darling and Bart Arnst don't make organic wines purely out of concern for the environment.

Hawkes Bay wine producers are joining forces to try to cash in on the growing wine market in China.

American businessman and vineyard owner Bill Foley, plans to make an all-scrip $1.9 million takeover offer for pinot noir pioneer Martinborough Vineyard Estates.

Lion New Zealand has bought leading Kiwi wine brand Morton Estate and its Stone Creek vineyard in Marlborough for an undisclosed sum.

Lion New Zealand is set to expand its wine portfolio, following an announcement this afternoon that the company had purchased local wine brand, Morton Estate.

Warren Adamson is sales director for winery Craggy Range.

A Hawke's Bay winegrower is picking this year's Chardonnay crop to be the region's best ever vintage.

Actor Sam Neill says his fourth vineyard acquisition demonstrates ''faith and confidence'' in Central Otago and its pinot noir.

The New Zealand wine industry has continued its turnaround in 2013, posting a record grape harvest and improved profitably for wineries.

A programme to make New Zealand a leader in "lifestyle" viticulture will be good news for wine lovers watching their waistlines.