Sweet, light, spritzy and cheap, on first glance moscato would appear to be more gangnam than gangsta style.

A lovely bottle of something special is always a welcome gift — Viva picks some of our best buys.

New Zealand's wine sector is showing signs of a profit turnaround but is still not producing financial returns which would be acceptable to investors.

Major breweries are battling for market share as the taste for "quality" beer takes hold in supermarkets and pubs. Geoff Cumming follows the consumer-led revolution.

It's a conundrum why riesling, with its complex and classy character, is failing to find favour with mainstream wine drinkers.

Neighbours to discuss rich lister plans for landing pad and flight path in quiet bay.

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.

A Wanaka accountant has been ordered to pay more than $26,000 after he was appointed receiver of a failed winemaker despite an obvious conflict of interest.

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.