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Rugby and wine blend perfectly at ex-All Black John Ashworth's Hawke's Bay vineyard
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List of creditors with security over the business includes Westpac.
National MP Stuart Smith: Covid restrictions put wine industry at risk
A lack of workers could complicate this year's harvest season, writes Stuart Smith.
The wine business sees a problem: Millennials aren't drinking enough
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Villa Maria receivers vow vigorous defence against legal claims
'Very considered and careful about the processes' - receivers on actions to date.
Auckland Council appeals against Waiheke Island 'chirping crickets' noise case
The vineyard blamed ambient noise from chirping crickets for a 2018 noise breach.
Waiheke Island vineyard seeks six-figure legal costs from Auckland Council
The vineyard is seeking about $300,000 in legal costs.
How too much wine got one former winemaker off a drink-driving charge
After years of wine tastings, the man's liver was no longer processing alcohol properly.
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Obituary: Joe Babich, west Auckland winemaker, businessman
Honoured with a national award, responsible for 35 outstanding vintages.
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Sir George Fistonich files claim for damages over Villa Maria sale
It is the second claim the founder of the winery has brought against the receivers.
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Pucker up for a walk that's flush with wineries
Get your steps up with the Four Barrels Wine Trail, a walk interspersed with wine stops.
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The best of the best wines of 2021
Canvas' resident wine expert Yvonne Lorkin picks the top wines of the year.
Life after lockdown: In Switzerland, a Kiwi expat stops to smell the rosè
Kiwi Marc Checkley shares the highs and lows of pandemic life in Switzerland.
Sam Neill selling his 'beautiful' original Gibbston vineyard
Two Paddocks "expanding and diversifying, and rationalising some aspects of what we do".
Delay on the menu for Hawke's Bay foodies
Disappointment on the menu for Hawke's Bay's Food and Wine Classic (F.A.W.C!).
Tasty teachings: Drink up NZ's rich wine history
Pucker up for a tasty history lesson of New Zealand's oldest vineyards and wineries.
Sir George Fistonich sues receivers over Villa Maria sale
Wine baron claims to have been shut out, despite his 60 years of experience.
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New Zealand winery named best in Australasia at World's Best Vineyards awards.
Cheers: Sarah Jessica Parker reveals how she made her latest wine
The Sex and the City actress has released her third wine with Kiwi vintners Invivo.
Liquor giant Lion fined for overseas investment law breach
'They will only incur a laughable fine and get retrospective consent anyway.'
'Amazing feeling': Hawke's Bay man honoured with Master of Wine title
A Hawke's Bay resident and wine maker has received the prestigious international honour.
Winemaker in legal spat over vineyard ownership
The couple have already spent more than $1m on legal fees.
Foreign billionaire blamed lack of due diligence for winery failure
The magnate closed the operation when he realised it would "not be financially viable".
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Indevin signs conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria
Settlement of the sale is due on August 31.