Fashion designers have increasingly been employed to shape the look of a number of high-profile wine labels.

The Brown Brothers winery manages to avoid straying into the dubious territory of dumbing down wine, writes Jo Burzynska

Harvesting wine grapes as late as possible can add to the sexiness of the vintage, say winemakers.

Rockburn winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis took over at the Central Otago winery in 2006, replacing the legendary Rudi Bauer.

The reinvigoration of the Spanish grape mencia reminds us there's more to life than cabernet and chardonnay.

Nelson is one of the country's prettiest and most relaxing places to live or visit. It moves at its own pace, boasts copious sunshine hours, has stunning beaches, arts, crafts, cafes and restaurants and just feels like a pleasant place to be.

Rooftop parties at members-only clubs in New York are just part of the job for three doyennes of the New Zealand wine industry.

Government has raised the excise on wine, but it's producers rather than consumers who are likely to wear the increase.

It was unthinkable a decade ago, but the gap is definitely closing between the majestic top end wines of Bordeaux and the best New Zealand Bordeaux blends.

India and China are key markets for this food and beverage manufacturer.

Lion's new boss in New Zealand says cheap wine is changing this country's liquor market.

We have learned much from French winemakers - now it's time to give back.

It's one of the largest selling brands in the world and New Zealanders have been enjoying it for 30-something years.

Winemaking in New Zealand may still be male-dominated but some of the country's finest winemakers and producers are women.

Bushfires are causing a headache for Australian winemakers.

How best to find the pick of the bunch after a tough harvest.

A luncheon in Auckland next week celebrates the achievements of successful female leaders in the wine industry.

Owning a vineyard is often seen through rose-tinted glasses, writes John Hawkesby.

Owning a vineyard is no longer an essential part of making wine.

Originally from the United States, Mike Weesering and his partner Claudia planted the first grapes on their Pyramid Valley vineyard in North Canterbury in 2000.

Spain has now embarked on a bold new initiative to compete with the best on the world's wine stage.

With all the cheap wine that's doing the rounds these days, it's nice to sometimes open a bottle of something reassuringly expensive.

Australian winemakers are getting fed up with awarding their top prizes to Kiwis.

Get your bling on to enjoy the higher end delights of the vinous scale.

Malbec is a little-known, little-grown and not-so-often purchased varietal in New Zealand.