A bumper grape harvest could drive more wine companies into the hands of receivers, says a Deloitte partner.

Dust your bunny ears down, the Year of the Rabbit is upon us.

The textures of New Zealand wines have developed from severe to silky.

Tasting wine that you can't afford is one of the pleasures of the job. It doesn't happen often but it's usually a joyous and memorable occasion when it does.

The wine festival and vineyard concert season is in full swing, with the next date for your diary the Hawke's Bay Wine and Food Festival on January 29.

This simple twist on a classic Kiwi cocktail takes the edge off a traditionally strong concoction with a bit of sweetness.

The iconic Aussie drop has a new winemaker at the helm but drinkers shouldn't notice.

Viva looks back on the year that was - and the year that lies ahead - for winemakers and drinkers.

The summer holiday period can be tough going sometimes, with plenty of parties, functions and barbies to attend, as well as the more relaxed few drinks at home.

Brown muscat and men called Keith share something in common - they don't sound very sexy. Nevertheless, I got hot under the collar about some new brown muscat plantings a few weeks ago.

There's fresh blood oozing with talent in New Zealand's wine industry. Rebecca Gibb picks the ones to watch this year.

Here is the annual review - albeit lightly - of how the last year shaped up or down, depending on whether you're a producer, a drinker or both.

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.

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.

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

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.

Christmas is a good excuse to stock the cellar - and splash out on something extra special.