Some fresh finds that should make for great summer sipping.

Grapes from the land of Mozart are finally getting the recognition they deserve.

A prediction. A relative new kid on the Central Otago block, Misha's Vineyard, will be the next big thing. Why?

Drinkers of wine, sherry and port may be unknowingly breaking the law and consuming small doses of the party drug fantasy.

Blind winemakers may bring an added skill to the industry.

As a self-confessed foodie, I am always anxious to peruse any menu with great zeal. However, I am even more interested in the wine list and am happy to scour them with tenacious enthusiasm.

You'll be amazed at the reds the Aussies are churning out, notes Don Kavanagh.

Time for grenache to come out from under cover.

Wood's influence on wine can be diverse.

New electronic devices are replacing the job of your tastebuds when it comes to tasting wine.

New Zealand wines costing more than $100 per bottle are relatively rare but despite the tough economic times they're growing in number.

Hoodwinking diners into buying pricey wines puts Don Kavanagh's hackles right up.

Does cocktail culture frighten you? Do you panic at the sight of words like "cachaca", "absinthe" and "oregano" on a drinks menu?

Artistic labels are increasingly reflecting the work that goes into creating the contents.

Waiheke Island has never been better positioned to take its place as a serious feature on the New Zealand winescape.

Canterbury's wine industry has taken a big hit but has learned lessons from the earthquakes.

Fashion designers have increasingly been employed to shape the look of a number of high-profile wine labels.

The Brown Brothers winery manages to avoid straying into the dubious territory of dumbing down wine, writes Jo Burzynska

Harvesting wine grapes as late as possible can add to the sexiness of the vintage, say winemakers.

Riots might be topical in Britain this week, but 100 years ago in France they were the culmination of a vexed period in the history of champagne.

Rockburn winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis took over at the Central Otago winery in 2006, replacing the legendary Rudi Bauer.

The reinvigoration of the Spanish grape mencia reminds us there's more to life than cabernet and chardonnay.