Nothing celebrates luxury like Champagne.

Three of New Zealand's foremost winemakers are set to share their wares - and their wisdom - at an Auckland restaurant.

The past 15 years have seen major changes in the size and shape of our wine industry.

For a decade, 85-year-old Cliff Hart has been sending me obscure New Zealand wines from tiny, often undiscovered producers toiling away in the backblocks.

Sometimes it's the imperfections that can make a wine great.

Local reds are transforming in ways that are exciting palates both at home and abroad.

Nobody really gave them a chance - too laissez-faire, too casual and rumours of discord within the team.

For well-researched and realistic people, owning a vineyard is a dream come true.

World-renowned wines and tasty tapas abound in Auckland, finds Phil Parker.

Locally based US billionaire Bill Foley has signalled his intention to buy the NZX-listed New Zealand Wine Company.

NZ pair are sending new world technology to old world winegrowers.

A fleet of new Spanish wines and grapes is making its way to our shores.

The Japanese are trying to get a foothold in the wine industry.

Another week, another survey conducted by a team of experts from some highly suspect university in some far-flung corner of the globe.

The will of Mother Nature results in either celebration or despair come harvest time.

Word has it that the cellars at Buckingham Palace hold some of the world's greatest wines from sublime vintages.