Barney McDonald enjoys the taste of a Cloudy Bay experience.

Poor but sexy - you can't argue with Berlin's unofficial slogan. Although it doesn't possess the wealth of other German cities, it has sultry charms.

After years in administration, liquor retailer is back on its feet.

Heather Tyler finds a small town making the most of some fabulous vineyards.

There's no better place to start your Australian wine-tasting journey than the McLaren Vale area, where Michael Van de Elzen finds long-established wineries and some wonderful olives and cheeses.

Australia's southern island is pretty big. A mountain bike helps Michael Van de Elzen to see some of its best sights.

I'm excited about visiting the Agrarian Kitchen, a farmed-based cooking school about 45 minutes from Hobart in Tasmania's Derwent Valley. I have heard so much about it.

Tasmania casts its food and beer spell over Mike Van de Elzen.

Danielle Wright finds a lot more than roast dinners when looking for places to eat out on a Sunday.

Mike Van de Elzen samples the boutique breweries of South Australia.

Hawkes Bay's FAWC is the smart way to entice us tourists, writes Catherine Smith.

It’s a big year for art and wine — the World of Wearable Art (WOW) is celebrating its 25th anniversary, while Brancott Estate Wines celebrates 40 years since its vines were first planted in Marlborough.

When it comes to comparing European or distinctly old-world wines with our own, it is chardonnay that often displays the greatest variation.

Some dishes are difficult to match with wine - for example artichokes can be problematic, as can weighty, intensely flavoured desserts, some curries and very strong, gooey cheeses.

Jo Burzynska investigates whether wines can lose their sparkle.

The boss running a $58 million New Zealand wine business owned by American billionaire Bill Foley says a move to the NZX main board is planned towards the end of next year.

When it comes to matching wine with food, which is more an art than a science, it ultimately comes down to personal choice.

Jo Burzynska investigates why we don’t always know what ingredients are in our wine.

Hunting for "secret" bars has become a bit of a sport for travellers, with some of the best places tucked into the dark corners of big cities.

Mike Van de Elzen on the food and wine trail in South Australia.

A Kiwi winemaker is planning on naming a limited-edition vintage after British talkshow host Graham Norton.

Former Fair Go presenter and consumer advocate Kevin Milne is taking a well-known NZ winery to task over the label of one of its "classic character" wines.

What is it about the wine industry that attracts so many individuals with a sense of adventure and a penchant for chancing their arm?