LifestyleWine: Blanc expressionWatch out, world, chenin blanc is poised to take its place in the spotlight.16 May 06:00 PM
LifestyleDon Kavanagh: Fortify yourselfHunker down for winter with a good port, suggests Don Kavanagh.11 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Spain's rarest splendourIt's remarkable how many small companies import wines of interest from Europe.11 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleWine: A vibrant AustrianGruner veltliner may not be a white wine you ask for or buy regularly, but it's here whether you're ready or not.04 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Hands on experienceJo Burzynska joins Central Otago artisan vintners on their yearly harvest.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVandals spill $165,000 worth of wineA winery has lost 6000 litres of merlot after vandals opened a tank valve and left it to drain.30 Apr 01:21 AM
OpinionJulie McIntyre: Lose weight on light wine?Dieters can now have their wine and drink it, guilt-free and without the hangover. But as you raise a glass, be aware that diet wines may not be without their own side-effects.28 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleWine: La dolce vita's backFor some reason, a number of Australian wines that were fashionable and readily available a couple of decades ago in New Zealand vanished from our shelves. Now they’re making a comeback.27 Apr 01:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Winds of changeWines from Waitaki Valley have a sophistication all their own, so why are some of the region's key players calling it quits?25 Apr 11:00 PM
EntertainmentMasterChef: Turn up the heatTonight MasterChef fans will see the remaining eight contestants battle it out in Fiji. Joanne Carroll tagged along to see what happened behind the scenes.20 Apr 08:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Drama produces star actIt's not often you get to try a vertical flight of New Zealand pinot noir from a single vineyard from one producer.20 Apr 01:00 AM
LifestyleDo you know which glass to use?Size and shape matter when it comes to wine glasses, making all the difference to your experience of the elixir within.18 Apr 01:00 AM
LifestyleDrinkers in dark about real strengthTwo out of three Kiwis do not know what a standard drink is and more than half don't know how much alcohol an average person can process in an hour, a study shows.17 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleThe top 50 wines of 2013Wine editor Jo Burzynska’s guide to the 2013 not-to-be-missed bottles on the market.16 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Land shares its secretLoveblock is the latest creation of that winemaking-cum-clever-marketing power couple, Kim and Erica Crawford.13 Apr 01:00 AM
LifestyleWine: A toast to proseThere's a long history of sensory pleasure in pairing literature with wine.11 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleClimate change is good news for NZ grape growersA warming planet could double the amount of good grape growing land in New Zealand over the next 40 years, a new study shows.08 Apr 11:45 PM
TravelSydney: Grab a bite and soak up viewsBeachside is best in Sydney, finds Jo Bates.06 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Start saving for savIt was bound to happen sooner or later and, frankly, it's come sooner than I would have predicted. New sauvignon blanc at $80 a bottle.06 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelHong Kong: Feast for foodiesLet your taste buds run free in Hong Kong - a food destination full of surprises.03 Apr 08:00 PM
LifestyleMatching food with cocktailsA cocktail's ingredients can be changed to match or enhance the flavours on the plate, unlike wine, which is already made.31 Mar 10:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Proudly pinotMost wines can be made by following the textbook, a bit like following a recipe when you bake a cake.30 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandWinemakers raise glass to big dryNew Zealand's wine industry is on the verge of producing a terrific vintage thanks to the long, dry summer.29 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Top of the dropsWould you pay $80 for a bottle of Marlborough sauvignon blanc? Or, indeed, should you?28 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleHave you heard about Waiheke's newest winery?Mother Nature and state-of-the-art technology bring out the best in the grapes at the new Batch Winery on Waiheke Island.28 Mar 01:40 AM
LifestyleNew breed of NZ pinot noir<i>Viva</i> wine editor Jo Burzynska traverses plains, valleys and rivers on a pinot noir safari in Marlborough.27 Mar 01:30 AM
AgribusinessChina wine market soarsChina is becoming an increasingly important market for New Zealand wine and a group of local firms is hoping to boost sales further by making an appearance the Chengdu Wine Fair.24 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Ripe for the pickingHow long this summer continues is anyone’s guess. In the meantime, the grapes look fully ripened in my neck of the woods and could be harvested much earlier than usual.23 Mar 12:00 AM
LifestyleWine: The hot topicGlobal warming is changing the rhythms of grape ripening and harvest worldwide. But it could be cool for us21 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleRitzling 'bottled happiness' slogan bannedThe Kiwi makers of a sparkling riesling have been ordered to can their "bottled happiness'' advertising slogan after a complaint that alcohol is actually a depressant.20 Mar 11:30 PM
LifestyleDry weather good for Gizzy grape growersThe dry weather is helping Gisborne's grape growers, who are praising the high quality of this year's harvest.20 Mar 08:35 PM
