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

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

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

South Africa: Cape Town wineries a sight of paradise
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.

Sipping from a time capsule
A special wine tasting allows a rare sampling of vintages gone by.

Enamoured by the seduction of grenache
An underrated variety has its own day to convince us of its merits.

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

Wine: Splashes of colour, a multitude of interpretations
From deep purple to blanc de blancs and everything in between.

Fermented fabric: Does this pinot suit me?
An experiment in fermented fabric is taking innovation to new levels.

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

This drink should be your first port of call
Rich sweet reds hailing from Portugal are being given a rough deal because of inferior copycats.

Competition from Chile could topple Kiwi sav
After a false start, the South Americans are making sauvignons that could rival our own.