So yes, we’ve been pushed into autumn, and while your tan may be fading, don’t let your taste buds suffer the same fate

Pinot gris has proved an unstoppable force in this country. Our wineries now crush a whopping 24,000 tonnes; 1500 times the volume of 2005. But not all pinot gris is the same — some super-dry, right through to luxuriously rich, sweeter styles.

One hundred years ago, a teenaged Josip Babich removed the boots in which he'd trudged through muddy swamps searching for kauri gum - and trampled delicate grapes with his bare feet.

Give your tastebuds an everlasting summer with these luscious, aromatic wines. Wild flowers, berries, citrus, stonefruit and spice — they’re all here in fine form …

Villa Maria’s founder thrilled to beat world-famous names to be voted 4th most admired wine brand.

Peter Calder revisits the chunk of Auckland's west where immigrant families from Croatia settled to grow fruit - and make wine - for the expanding city.

Something wild, something wonderful and the much-anticipated release of a national treasure — March seems to be the month that keeps on giving ...

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 ...

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.

Three New Zealand wines seeking points of difference while retaining those elements you expect to find in wines you particularly enjoy.

New Zealand pinot noir continues to collect rave reviews from every corner. Many of the star performers come from Central Otago.

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 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.

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:

Looking for summer bubbles, a lovely uncomplicated white that goes with anything or something tiny, transportable and functional? Here they are…

A substance found in red wine may protect the body against age-related diseases by stimulating an evolutionary defence mechanism.

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.

One white, one red and one in-between wine from three producers who have managed to capture the flavours of summer perfectly.

Looking for celebratory sparkling wine for Christmas? John Hawkesby recommends six of the best mid-range Kiwi offerings.

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.