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.

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.

The days of a cheap and cheerful $10 bottle of Kiwi wine are all but over.

Rich sweet reds hailing from Portugal are being given a rough deal because of inferior copycats.

After a false start, the South Americans are making sauvignons that could rival our own.

Californian wine is gradually growing in popularity and well worth exploring.

Selling by-the-glass wines from a keg cuts expense and ensures freshness.