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Foley plans NZX main board move
Foley Family Wines plans to step up to the main board of the NZ stock exchange following its takeover of Martinborough Vineyards

French winemakers furious at Internet administrators
Winemakers in Europe, Australia and California are protesting a decision to move forward with the introduction of .vin and .wine as top-level domains.

How to fake a pricey bottle of wine
A recent spate of counterfeit wine busts has shone a spotlight on how pervasive the problem of wine forgery might be.

Tasting new wines is never a chore
Getting to try newly released wines is never a chore, nor is it taken for granted. I sample them all so you don’t have to…trust me; we’ve never had it so good…for example.

Foley's Martinborough takeover crosses 90pc threshold
Foley Family Wines has met the last of its conditions for its takeover bid for Martinborough Vineyard Estates.

Home sweet home in a wine barrel
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.

Jim Salinger: NZ wine must adapt to warmer world
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.

Big wineries look to tap Chinese market
Hawkes Bay wine producers are joining forces to try to cash in on the growing wine market in China.

A taste of the world's most exclusive drinking holiday
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."

Wine blending craze takes off
Kiwi wine connoisseurs may be in for a new trend - blending their own wine.

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

Foley makes offer for Martinborough vineyards
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.

Cardboard bottles on the nose — Hawkesby
If you sneer at screwcaps, or reckon cask wine is for cheapskates, the next innovation in wine bottles will make your head spin.

Lion buys Morton Estate
Lion New Zealand has bought leading Kiwi wine brand Morton Estate and its Stone Creek vineyard in Marlborough for an undisclosed sum.

Wine exports top $1.3 billion
New Zealand wine exports have rebounded to record levels as the wine growing industry continues its turnaround in fortunes.

Glass of wine good for kidneys
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.

Sam's wine for royal couple
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.

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

Small Business: Offshore distributors - Warren Adamson, Craggy Range
Warren Adamson is sales director for winery Craggy Range.

DIY: Drinks for six It's my round
Greig Morgan's nifty creation will have guests toasting your talents.

MPs consider law change to lower drink driving limit
MPs at a select committee are considering a law change that would lower the drink driving limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg.

Consumer Watch: Cafe mark-up not a wind-up
Next time you're ordering wine with a meal out, don't be afraid to order the cheapest - it's probably the best value.

More beer and wine on shelves
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.

Date nights + wine to match
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.