Champagne and other sparklers are an essential over the festive season. We look for the best available.

Hawkes Bay winemakers reflect on a quarter century of hard work and tenacity.

Connoisseurs have spent the last couple of days sampling the nation's best vino, selecting the best for the Air New Zealand Wine Awards. The medal winning wines will be announced on November 14th.

Ben Bayly, head chef at Auckland's Grove restaurant, lines up with a VIP list of food stars from around the world for the Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2004 International Launch.

New Zealand wine makers have taken a major step in their efforts to build a presence in Asia.

Intriguing new research into the effect of music on our palates may have us re-thinking our dinner party tunes.

Katherine Butler is sick of restaurant concepts. Why can't we just eat, drink and talk?

Set beneath the imposing Table Mountain and at the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Cape Town has long held a magical attraction for visitors. If you happen to love wine then the nearby vineyards can almost be considered a true paradise.

The pick of the season's new wine crops.

A special wine tasting allows a rare sampling of vintages gone by.

An underrated variety has its own day to convince us of its merits.

Viva finds out more about some of our Maori winemakers.

How a simple plan led to the success of Waiheke Island's Mudbrick vineyard.

From deep purple to blanc de blancs and everything in between.