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NZ vs Oz: Whose wine is the best?
We may beat the Aussies at rugby, and they have the upper hand in cricket, but how do our wines compare?

Honesty the driving force of Craggy Range's success
Hats off to Craggy Range, which has gone from strength to strength since entering the wine market more than a decade ago.

Don Kavanagh: Track down champers
Finding Champagne bargains at this time calls for a toast, says Don Kavanagh.

Wine for health? Let's talk about it
Studies show moderate wine drinking is a good lifestyle choice.

French wine commands respect: President Hollande
Unlike his predecessor, France's new president enjoys his country's wine - a spark of hope for the struggling industry.

Power of vision for women lunching with wine
Three of New Zealand's foremost winemakers are set to share their wares - and their wisdom - at an Auckland restaurant.

Uncorked: The most radical transformation of NZ wine
The past 15 years have seen major changes in the size and shape of our wine industry.

Haunting aromas a reward when listening to the Hart
For a decade, 85-year-old Cliff Hart has been sending me obscure New Zealand wines from tiny, often undiscovered producers toiling away in the backblocks.

Appreciating wines that aren't flawless
Sometimes it's the imperfections that can make a wine great.

The rise of New Zealand reds
Local reds are transforming in ways that are exciting palates both at home and abroad.

French still the best winemakers
Nobody really gave them a chance - too laissez-faire, too casual and rumours of discord within the team.

Seduced by the idea of owning a vineyard
For well-researched and realistic people, owning a vineyard is a dream come true.

Wine: Where to taste, what to buy, food to match
World-renowned wines and tasty tapas abound in Auckland, finds Phil Parker.

Don Kavanagh: Ohau fine it is
Kapiti Coast wines give Don Kavanagh's palate a pleasant experience.

Salud to Spain: The new conquistadors of wine
A fleet of new Spanish wines and grapes is making its way to our shores.

The transformation of Japanese wine
The Japanese are trying to get a foothold in the wine industry.