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

Peter Scutts, the former chief executive of New Zealand Wine Co, is facing charges over $64,000 in alleged kick-back payments.

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.

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?

International success with fortified wine shows our industry is broad as well as deep, writes Viva wine editor Jo Burzynska.

Around since the 1980s, Peter Lehmann is one of the most-recognised Australian wine labels for New Zealand wine drinkers.

It can be a struggle to match wine with robust cheeses, strong dark chocolate or heavily infused coffee desserts.

At Francis Ford Coppola Winery, no one gets to sit in the chair from The Godfather, not even staff, says Kiwi Stephan Micallef.

Dennis Knill celebrates gourmet food and wine at one of the biggest events on the South Australian calendar.

Picking great wines isn’t much different from spotting a rising sports star.

French wines are finding favour with the Kiwi palate.

Linda Herrick talks to an Australian who has made French food his passion.

Palates are ready for fruity flavours, says Don Kavanagh.

In a fast-evolving digital world with a colossal number of images hurled at us every minute, it's important to make sure your product or service gets noticed.

For the ultimate wine-drinking experience go straight to the source

No booking? No problem, writes Peter Calder, who discovers many an alternative in Copenhagen.

Auckland is full of fun foodie adventures to inspire and entertain. Nicky Pellegrino makes some delicious discoveries.