Lance Redgwell admits it's still a pipe dream, but the Martinborough winery he manages could some day be producing vintages with a subtle, barrel-borne taste of native New Zealand timber.

Wine grapes are a climatically sensitive crop grown in a fairly narrow geographic range. Growing season temperatures for high-quality wine production are generally limited to 13-21C on average.

New Zealand wine sales to Britain are set to get a boost from a new supplier to the lucrative export market.

A routine air force exercise went wrong yesterday when a drop of supplies on large pallets - delivered by parachutes - landed in a nearby vineyard.

Hawkes Bay wine producers are joining forces to try to cash in on the growing wine market in China.

The dream trip costing over $1 million per couple is described as "a holiday so rare and exclusive due to the drinks involved, it'll never be repeated again."

Kiwi wine connoisseurs may be in for a new trend - blending their own wine.

Mum's kitchen Four of our favourite Federal St chefs tell us how their mums cooked with love.

American businessman and vineyard owner Bill Foley, plans to make an all-scrip $1.9 million takeover offer for pinot noir pioneer Martinborough Vineyard Estates.

New Zealand wine exports have rebounded to record levels as the wine growing industry continues its turnaround in fortunes.

A glass of wine a day could help prevent kidney disease, a new study shows. For those who already have kidney disease, wine might protect their hearts.

There will have been cheers all round at Queenstown's Amisfield winery after William and Kate popped in on Sunday.

Hollywood actor and winemaker Sam Neill had hoped the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be able to enjoy a tipple from his Two Paddocks vineyard.

A gentle walking trail that edges its way around a Waiheke vineyard will delight all members of the family, writes Donna McIntyre.

Warren Adamson is sales director for winery Craggy Range.

Greig Morgan's nifty creation will have guests toasting your talents.

Next time you're ordering wine with a meal out, don't be afraid to order the cheapest - it's probably the best value.

Rising economic confidence and "aggressive" marketing techniques are seen as the driving factors behind an 8.9 million litre rise in alcohol availability last year.

A bit of creative wine wisdom won't go astray on any date day of the year, be that with your lover or a friend.

Avocadoes and seafood may have been and gone but there are plenty more festivals around.