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Wine: A fraction of the friction
It was unthinkable a decade ago, but the gap is definitely closing between the majestic top end wines of Bordeaux and the best New Zealand Bordeaux blends.
Don Kavanagh: Striking the perfect match
Beer and spirits are also great accompaniments to a meal, observes Don Kavanagh.
France: The answer to ageing well
Centuries old tunnels make excellent wine cellars, PK Stowers explains.
Kiwi sav blancs to grace the Queen's wine cellar
Two New Zealand wines have been deemed fit for a queen - the Queen of England in fact.
Cheap wine changing Kiwis' drinking purchases
Lion's new boss in New Zealand says cheap wine is changing this country's liquor market.
Hands-on classroom for wine students
Waiheke winemaker Kim Goldwater has donated a 14ha section of his vineyard to the University of Auckland.
Wine: Cultural exchange
We have learned much from French winemakers - now it's time to give back.
Wine: Expressions of interest
It's one of the largest selling brands in the world and New Zealanders have been enjoying it for 30-something years.
Wine: The woman's touch
Winemaking in New Zealand may still be male-dominated but some of the country's finest winemakers and producers are women.
<i>Don Kavanagh</i>: Misery mulls over company
Fight the cold-weather blues with a tasty, warming tipple, says Don Kavanagh.
Get merry in Matakana
Just north of Auckland is a cluster of our best vineyards, discovers Susan Edmunds.
Wine: Declaration of independence
Wine writing is a trade that must uphold certain standards to retain its credibility.
Leading ladies in an old boys' club
A luncheon in Auckland next week celebrates the achievements of successful female leaders in the wine industry.
Wine: With an artistic tinge
Owning a vineyard is often seen through rose-tinted glasses, writes John Hawkesby.
Wine: Method non traditional
Owning a vineyard is no longer an essential part of making wine.
5 minutes with ... biodynamic winemaker Mike Weesering
Originally from the United States, Mike Weesering and his partner Claudia planted the first grapes on their Pyramid Valley vineyard in North Canterbury in 2000.
Wine: Spain eyes top wine spots
Spain has now embarked on a bold new initiative to compete with the best on the world's wine stage.
Indulging for a good cause
With all the cheap wine that's doing the rounds these days, it's nice to sometimes open a bottle of something reassuringly expensive.
NZ wines banned from top Oz shows
Australian winemakers are getting fed up with awarding their top prizes to Kiwis.
Wine: The riches of a good wine
Get your bling on to enjoy the higher end delights of the vinous scale.
Wine: Feting the forgotten sister
Malbec is a little-known, little-grown and not-so-often purchased varietal in New Zealand.
Good taste: Waitaki Valley
Most New Zealand wine producers wouldn't plant in the Waitaki Valley if you paid them.
Wine: The organic puzzle
Rebecca Gibb talks to the makers of some of our best organic wine about why they do it.
Wine: Proof that experience counts
In the great tradition of our national game, there are names that command respect and awe for prowess, skill, strength and the sublime qualities that made them giants of rugby.
Wine: Finding the perfect match
Winter is a time of rich and earthy flavours. Viva selects some robust wines that suit the season's cuisine and asks the opinion of their makers on the best foods to go with them.