Wine in half-bottles usually ages quicker than that in standard-size bottles.

George Fistonich pioneered the vineyard restaurant.

James Millton shuns PC pigeonholes in his quest to make the very best biodynamic wine he can, writes Joelle Thomson.

There are three simple rules to ensure that every time you buy a really good bottle of NZ wine you can be assured of absolute quality.

Fine wine is no longer the preserve of the elite.

Even in times of recession buying fine wine can be a solid, long-term investment.

The latest crop of vineyards can be found in some unlikely places.

Divers have found what is thought to be the world's oldest drinkable champagne in a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea.

France is taking drastic measures to save its struggling wine industry.

Fun ways to feel the French vibe without flying all the way to Paris.

It usually takes very little to persuade me that daytime is the best time to taste wine.

If politicians must swipe their credit cards on a night out, it's worth making sure it's value for our money and nectar for their guests.

Top sommelier Jean-Marie Pratt brings his global quest for tasty tipples Downunder.

There are many gizmos out there which claim to improve your wine drinking experience. We look at the ones that work.

A study of the UV effects on grapes has potentially revealed why our wines are so distinctive

You know the feeling - you rush into the supermarket only to stand, staring blankly at the fresh vegetable section.

Dedicated wine drinker Michelle Coursey is introduced to a classy range of boutique beers.

Buying wine while it's still in the barrel is one way to make sure you don't miss out on limited-edition fine wine.

Your average reds all contain added sulphur to prevent oxidation. As do most of the dried fruits and nuts we eat.

The sun has set on one of NZ's major wine brands, Montana Wines, which will soon become Brancott Estate.

Judith Tizard says she bought a $155 bottle of champagne during a dinner with Australian ministers as a matter of national pride.

Expand your palate, there's more to white wine than sauvignon blanc.

Attention to detail is the all-important ingredient in the business of making champagne, says Francois Hautekeur.