Wine: Something wild, something wonderful
Something wild, something wonderful and the much-anticipated release of a national treasure — March seems to be the month that keeps on giving ...
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Wine: Classic producers doing what they know best
Plenty of new wine producers are vying for our attention. Meanwhile, the established “old guard” keep on doing what they know best — and getting even better.
Delegat to bring its wine to the world
In a year that brought significant growth and expansion for winemaker Delegat Group, managing director Graeme Lord says the company is poised to bring its wine to the world.
Wine: Longing for robust reds
Tired of summer whites and rosé wines? Longing for a robust red even if you have to match it with fish and salad? Help is at hand ...
Beer supply falls despite craft brewery boost
A big fall in the amount of beer available has lead to a 2 per cent fall in the size of New Zealand's alcohol supply last year.
Wine: NZ wines seeking points of difference
Three New Zealand wines seeking points of difference while retaining those elements you expect to find in wines you particularly enjoy.
Wine: Central Otago's best pinot noirs
New Zealand pinot noir continues to collect rave reviews from every corner. Many of the star performers come from Central Otago.
Drink your way to health? Er, maybe not
For those who swear by the medicinal properties of their favourite tipple, here's a sobering thought: A new study claims moderate drinking benefits are overstated.
Delegat operating profit rises
Delegat Group, New Zealand's largest listed wine company, said first-half operating profit rose 1 per cent and it was on track to meet guidance for full-year case sales and earnings.
Wine: Hawkes Bay selection
Hawkes Bay, blessed with the kind of undulating landscape and climate that grapes love, is responsible for a fine array of whites and reds. Here are three:
Wine: Inexpensive buys
In the aftermath of a reckless Christmas/New Year/summer holiday spend-up, and faced with a credit card account spinning out of control — here are some great, inexpensive buys.
Wine: Summer essentials
Looking for summer bubbles, a lovely uncomplicated white that goes with anything or something tiny, transportable and functional? Here they are…
Red wine linked to longer, healthier life
A substance found in red wine may protect the body against age-related diseases by stimulating an evolutionary defence mechanism.
Bumper year for wine industry
The New Zealand wine industry had another record harvest in 2014 but learned from past experiences of oversupply and avoided keeping large volumes on hand, says an annual survey.
Wine: Perfect summer trio
One white, one red and one in-between wine from three producers who have managed to capture the flavours of summer perfectly.
Wine: Time to celebrate
Looking for celebratory sparkling wine for Christmas? John Hawkesby recommends six of the best mid-range Kiwi offerings.
Invivo seeks $2m for growth
Award-winning winemaker Invivo Wines is on the capital-raising trail to help pay for faster growth and expansion into new markets, after a year of record sales.
'Wacky' winemaker tastes success
Yealands Family Wines won the supreme award at the NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards this week, as well as winning the restorative impact award earlier in the evening.
Fancy some feet-crushed wine?
Graham Norton crushed a barrel of grapes with his bare feet recently to help Kiwi firm Invivo Wines make a special sauvignon blanc bearing his name.
$4k dinner-wine shocker
A man dining at a steak house in New Jersey got more than he bargained for when the US$37.50 ($48) bottle of wine he thought he ordered turned out to be worth US$3750
Judging the Air NZ wine awards
Quality and price are the key words as the judging begins on the Air New Zealand wine awards, meet the judges and hear the success story behind this important export industry.