There are many world-class wineries on our doorstep.

Here are three of the best aromatics of their kind to bear in mind when doing your holiday shopping.

Gisborne, a bit like Wairarapa, has to make a lot of noise to get noticed. Geographically it's not top-of-mind.

More than a third of men surveyed said they wanted to have a glass of wine with the Prime Minister.

New Zealand's top winemakers will battle it out at the inaugural Riesling Challenge today.

'Tis the season to try new wine varietals or labels. And think beyond your Christmas dinner to all those parties and post-Christmas barbies.

Despite being enveloped in the bosom of one of the world's largest wine conglomerates, Selaks still holds a sentimental place in the hearts and minds of the New Zealand wine-buying public.

Matakana Estate and its sister brand, Goldridge, went into liquidation at the end of last month, making them the latest victims of the economic downturn and wine oversupply crisis.

Waiheke Island's boutique wine industry is growing in experience, variety and profile.

Once upon a time men were men. They would drink beer and eat meat. Now they're happy with a slice of quiche and a glass of rosé. What is the world coming to?

The perception that sparkling wine, bubbles, champagne ... call it what you will, is for use as seasonal or celebratory drink only must drive producers crazy.

Don't be afraid to ask for help when choosing a wine to accompany your meal.

In the eternal quest to come up with a point of difference at wine festivals, beyond the bands, showground attractions, tasty finger food - and the wine, Gisborne ought to take a bow.

Bling is back.

Canterbury's wineries are slowly bouncing back from September's earthquake.

A wine from Central Otago's Gibbston region has won the supreme award at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

One of the country's most significant and authentic wine awards recently celebrated its 10th year.

You know you're getting old when you start asking, "Where has the year gone?"

They have six vineyard blocks aged more than 100 years old, with the majority of the vines still producing excellent grapes. While they've not been acknowledged with a telegram from the Queen, they are highly prized by their owners.

A panel of world class international judges cast their verdicts on a record number of brewers entered in this year's NZ Homebrewing Competition.

Rugby World Cup patrons can expect to pay up to $17 for a glass of wine in restaurants near Eden Park, but industry heads say it's not a rip-off.

Toast. Is it: A) Bread browned on both sides by exposure to heat B) A call to raise glasses in honour of a person or thing C) A Martinborough festival for 10,000 New Zealand food and wine lovers D) All of the above?

Hawkes Bay is receiving some well-deserved attention.

So where do you look to diversify when you've already got substantial interests in seafood, shipping, tourism and property?

There is something almost naughtily decadent about drinking bubbles.

Pinot noir varietals have again dominated the Air New Zealand Wine Awards, winning a total of 32 gold medals.

Local pinots are not yet exhibiting a sense of place.

A New Zealand wine company has become the first in the world to declare its carbon footprint for each glass.