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Uncorking trends: The wine industry ahead
Bloomberg Markets wine columnist Elin McCoy uncorks trends for the coming year.
Wine pioneer honoured for services
Geoffrey Thorpe has been made an Officer of New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to the wine industry in New Zealand.
Why smaller bubbles might not be the sign of a better champagne
It is often said the smaller the bubbles in a glass of champagne, the better. But research suggests that may not be true.
Three perfect wine matches for Christmas dinner
The perfect wine matches for your Christmas Day dishes. Seriously. They're perfect. Buy them now or forever kick yourself ...
Terra Vitae, Craggy Range post profits
Terra Vitae and Craggy Range have posted stronger full-year profits on rising wine prices and a bountiful harvest.
Wines to give your taste buds a kick
Are your taste buds becoming a tad complacent? They need a good kick - and these are the wines for the job ...
Wine millionaire Ivan Selak dies
Ivan Selak's West Auckland family-run company has been at the forefront of the New Zealand wine industry for 80 years.
Earthquake won't stop a good vintage
The 7.8 earthquake damaged around 20 per cent of Marlborough's storage tanks, but 2016 still promises to be a good year for wine.
NZ wine variety jumps from $30 to $600
A Northland wine that once sold for $30 a bottle has jumped to $598 per bottle thanks to its popularity with the Chinese market.
Famous Kiwis rated as ideal drinking buddies
A new survey asks which famous New Zealander Kiwis would most like to share a tipple with. Do you agree?
Overwhelming Cranford fundraisers in HB
Fine wine, fine art, fine gardens and fine homes - all accompanied by fine weather meant plenty of fine smiles for the organisers
Taste of Auckland festival will wow tastebuds
One of the highlights this year would be the celebration of the 30-year anniversary of Peter Gordon's Sugar Club restaurant, which started in Wellington in 1986.
Your guide to a stress-free Christmas
The Herald has put together the ultimate silly season planning guide to get you to the big day with the minimum of fuss.
Three white wines for the weekend
How to turn your life into a spring-fest into seconds flat? Just twist the cap on any one of these wow-inducing white wines. Easy.
Three pinot noirs you need to try this weekend
They say it's really hard to describe great pinot noir. I've given these three a fairly decent crack though ...
Pay out in Central Otago winery spat
The owner of a Central Otago winery can't put off paying out a fellow shareholder ahead of their Court of Appeal fight over the value of the stake.
Three weekend wines to love
So you thought Hawke's Bay and Waiheke had this varietal all sewn up? Here's a trio from less well-known zones...
Three wines for the long weekend
Imagine if your taste buds had ears and a rock track for the first time. Such an assault is what a great blended white will provide the tongue ...
Three dead after drinking $2 illegal moonshine
More than 100 empty bottles found at home of trio who died after drinking neighbour's home-made moonshine in Australia.
Grape-ripening approach attracts interest
For the past six seasons Chris Henry has been honing the scientific pursuit of enhancing the maturity of wine grapes.
Got a spare $2.3m? Buy a coastal winery
The long-time owners of Sailfish Cove, who are looking at retirement, are selling up the 12ha property where they first planted grapes back in 1995.
Wairarapa town toast of wine world
The little Wairarapa village that's won the hearts of the world's top wine writers is now to be toasted in a prestigious New York City showcase.
Three wines to try this weekend
Get your astro-awareness on by tasting a smorgasbord of styles...
Watch: Inside Leighton Smith's vineyard
Newstalk ZB morning talk host Leighton Smith is selling his Clevedon Hills Estate with several unusual features.
Australia falling out of love with VB
It may be an Australian icon, but the country's love affair with the humble tinnie of VB is fading fast. Domestic alcohol consumption
Three wines to try this weekend
October is upon us in all its frisky fabulousness, so let's carpe the diem and drink excellently.