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Sparking a vintage debate over bourgeois bottles
A controversial classification of Bordeaux wines is making a comeback.

A complex situation for wine drinkers
What makes certain wines provoke more thought is a matter up for debate.

International wine of mystery and intrigue
Riesling ... loved by wine buffs, misunderstood by most and loathed by those still scarred by a previous bad experience.

Don Kavanagh: Price of wine nudging upwards
Wine lovers have had it good for some years but predicts price pain.

Romantic notion of owning a vineyard
You have to admire and respect the entrepreneurial recklessness of those souls who, for whatever reasons, have been seduced into the romantic notion of owning their own vineyard or even chateau.

How wine is affecting our planet
With a growing awareness of the impact of high carbon emissions, winemakers are turning to more palatable alternatives than traditional wine bottles.

Breakthrough in NZ wine production
Scientists have found that wild yeasts vary from region to region, and can have a unique influence if used in the wine-making process.

Tasteful gifts for the wine connoisseur this Christmas
If there's a wine lover on your Christmas list and you're stuck for ideas, don't panic - there are plenty of options.

The riesling revolution
A campaign to convince Kiwis that riesling rules will reach our shores early next year.

Mystical vintages from the rolling slopes
There's an old adage that goes, "the better the view, the worse the food". Thankfully it doesn't apply to wine.

China swallows Aussie vineyards
Money from Chinese investors brings salvation for winemakers struggling to stay afloat.

Wineries unite to crack US market
Five NZ wineries have joined forces to target the United States market, with plans for exports to hit nearly one million bottles within five years.

Wine: Something in the air
Veteran English wine writer Hugh Johnson is quite right when he observes that a wine tastes best in the village where it is made.

Doctor's prescription
Doctor John Forrest is one of those characters in the wine industry who are full-on and seem to know just one speed.