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Marsden Estate winery sold to British trust after 10 years on market
Vineyard and winery sold after spectre of subdivision loomed.
'High degree of culpability': Luxury Waiheke vineyard convicted and fined after long legal battle
The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.
Judges praise high standards in Hawke’s Bay wine tourism at prestigious awards
Kate Radburnd named F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay Legend 2024 for contributions to the wine sector.
Australia’s wine sector suffers as drinkers shun lower-end brands
Financial Times: Labels sold off in what some winemakers call its worst-ever crisis.
The NZ wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
This revered wine region produces pinot noir considered among the finest in the world.
Mission accomplished: Winemaker reflects on 45-year career
The mantle of head winemaker at Mission Estate will now pass to Alex Roper.
Spy: Graham Norton, Sarah Jessica Parker spent ‘hours’ tasting NZ wines in NYC
The A-listers have ‘a strong interest in visiting New Zealand’ soon.
Reid Fletcher recognised for nearly 50 years of service to wine industry
Reid Fletcher is honoured for his service to the Gisborne and New Zealand wine industry.
Hawke’s Bay winery's $35 chardonnay named best in the world
Hawke’s Bay wineries have won the best chardonnay award twice in recent years.
'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings
'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'
Snap up tickets to sumptuous F.A.W.C! before they sell out
Tickets are being bought from as far afield as the US.
'A bit run down': Tourists at reopened winery blissfully unaware of cyclone
'It’s taken a lot of hard work by so many people to get where we are today.'
Te Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business Awards
Annual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.
‘It’s not all profit, profit, profit’: Sir George Fistonich launches new winery
The Croatian word for guardian, custodian or watchman - used for the new winery's name.
Church Road only NZ winery up for big international award
The Hawke's Bay winery has a long history of producing excellent wines.
Trade deficit: How this exporter plans to win without China
Could wine be our way out of a triple-year negative trade position?
The vines are in bud, the doors are open - Brookfields Winery is back
They are delighted to be back.
Villa Maria shutting down Māngere operations, 14 jobs affected
Owner Indevin announced its Māngere operations will start decommissioning in October.
There’s magic brewing behind the doors of a castle in suburban Napier
Chateau Garage has been listed among the top 100 wines of New Zealand. Here's why.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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
Local Focus: 8000 wine lovers enjoy their Best Sunday Ever in Toast Martinborough
After the Covid hiatus, Toast Martinborough was a great success.