Joelle Thomson talks to one of the founding fathers of Marlborough's wine industry.

A leading British wine critic has warned New Zealand pinot noir makers not to flood the British market with cut-price wine, which he says has happened with our sauvignon blancs.

Five winegrowers specialising in five separate grape varieties have joined forces to market their brands to the world's fussiest wine drinkers.

Our wine writer reflects on a year of good wine, great prices and new styles.

The vineyards of France have long regarded themselves as the toast of the wine world.

If you're heading to new territories these holidays, check out the cellar doors of the local vineyards.

It's only four days until Christmas and I'm toasting Villa Maria winery.

The 'chardonnay capital' has been hit hard but is now rallying as the region looks to both the past and future.

With 643 wineries in the country it's hard to get yourself noticed as an individual winemaker.

Marlborough winemakers Yealands Estate are opting for plastic wine bottles over glass.

More than 100 wines have been awarded gold medals at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

Peter Bills reaps the rewards of Burgundy's bumper 2009 harvest.

The judges of this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards had their work cut out for them, with more than 1500 entries to sample.

What’s in a name? When it comes to wine, quite a bit.

A group of top wineries is joining forces with NZ Trade and Enterprise to target the "ultra-premium" American wine market.

Lovers of pinot noir are probably the most obsessive, evangelical wine buffs on the planet.

It's Aussies versus Kiwis in the Great Shiraz Challenge. Two wine experts have their say.