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We take a look at the most memorable quotes from the world of New Zealand wine in the last 12 months.

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

Top bottles to take you through the festive season.

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.

Money from Chinese investors brings salvation for winemakers struggling to stay afloat.

Aromatic wines offer up a full-on sensory experience.

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

Forget that bottle of fizzy drink - with the right match, wine can be a lovely accompaniment for takeaways.

Today's novice drinkers have a better chance to develop their palate.

Great wines are easily remembered, just like inspirational teachers or unexpected random acts of kindness. I have great memories (keeping notes also helps) of the wines that have spun my wheels this year.

A win at an international competition for one of our top rieslings reminds there is more to NZ wine than pinot noir and sauvignon blanc.

The 2011 taste sensations so far are firmly imprinted on my mind and linger still on the palate.

Croatia plays a significant part in New Zealand's wine heritage.

This may be a precarious time to experiment and deviate from the tried and true, so those willing to chance their arm and, probably, the patience of their bank manager, deserve our attention.

Some fresh finds that should make for great summer sipping.

Grapes from the land of Mozart are finally getting the recognition they deserve.

A prediction. A relative new kid on the Central Otago block, Misha's Vineyard, will be the next big thing. Why?

Blind winemakers may bring an added skill to the industry.

As a self-confessed foodie, I am always anxious to peruse any menu with great zeal. However, I am even more interested in the wine list and am happy to scour them with tenacious enthusiasm.