How Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next level
Chief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.
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The new site will be a second R&D and manufacturing campus to grow operations.
Hawke’s Bay named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World
It's hoped the accolade will translate into an uptick in wine tourism to the region.
This New Zealand wine mecca has been named the 12th ‘Great Wine Capital’
New Zealand’s oldest wine growing region has been included on the prestigious list.
Going to the dogs to raise money for cyclone relief at winery
Hundreds turned out for the mass dog walk event, featuring wine, at Elephant Hill.
American billionaire-founded company opening new Wairarapa project
'It was always going to be a big space.'
Bordeaux Collies: Elephant Hill to welcome dogs for a good cause
All proceeds will go to the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association Relief Fund.
Canvas: All you need to know about Italian wine
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I’m a health nut and a wine lover – so how can I enjoy a tipple safely?
Telegraph: Boudicca Fox-Leonard asks the experts for their advice on lower-risk drinking.
Log fires and luxury: NZ's cosiest cellar doors
Autumn is a wonderful time to make a trip into one of our picturesque wine regions.
Central Otago vineyard: What went wrong, why IRD called liquidators
IRD wants $40,000, other creditors claim $97,000 from pinot noir specialist.
Popular Italian-style Waiheke Island vineyard, events centre up for sale
Owner was also involved in restaurants Toto, Non Solo Pizza, Bar Vino and Il Forno.
The five best red wines for your health
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Central Otago vineyard falls into liquidation
Application to have liquidators appointed granted by High Court on Thursday.
Hawke’s Bay winegrowers: ‘We’re down but not out’
Some in the industry say it will take years to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Delegat lifts profit, avoids major damage from Gabrielle
Wine exporter managed to avoid ruinous cyclone impacts.
Esk Valley winery digs out 12,000 bottles of wine from silt
Volunteers log hours digging out 12,000 bottles trapped underground.
Famed Kiwi designer to feature at Indulge festival next month
Meet the iconic Kiwi designer set to share his expertise at Indulge this year.
Watch: Mike Hosking talks the future of NZ wine with expert Jancis Robinson
Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking talks to the authority in international winemaking, British wine critic Jancis Robinson, about where the future of New Zealand wine could go. Video / Newstalk ZB
Move over Napa: The small Texan town hosting one of America’s largest wine festivals
Texas might not be your first thought when it comes to American wine regions...
We flew on the world's first 'winery airline': Here's what it was like
From limitless vino to private restaurants, this exclusive trip is a wine-lover's dream.
Winemaker: CO2 shortage no match for ‘Kiwi ingenuity’
'No need to panic,' says can-do Cromwell vintner.
Pictures: L.A.B. concert and Bridge Pa Wine Festival draw big crowds
Wine and music proved to be winners for two major events in Hawke's Bay.
Very Impressive, Perth: Eleven ways to find luxury on a Western Australian city break
From fancy hotels to fine-dining, Perth has luxury in spades.
Local Focus: 8000 wine lovers enjoy their Best Sunday Ever in Toast Martinborough
After the Covid hiatus, Toast Martinborough was a great success.
US businessman frustrated with Arrowtown winery delays
Consent application will take almost a year and cost more than $100,000.
Oregon wine country: An easy tipple from Portland
New York Times: How to savour Oregon's wine country, no driving required.
NZ vineyard named one of the top 50 in the world for 2022
The vineyard fell 30 spots since 2021 but remains firmly in the top 50.
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