This ancient wine territory is starting to reassert itself.

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.

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.

From large bottles to little, Viva discovers why size matters.

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