Wine & Drink
Celebrate Bastille Day with a taste of France's unique wine varieties, both old and new.
Read moreWine editor Jo Burzynska selects 50 top wines to try now.
Read moreThere’s nothing this restaurant reviewer enjoys more than a weekend flight to Wellington.
Read moreNew Zealand chardonnay has come a long way, baby.
Read moreTo chill or not to chill?
Read moreEnjoy golden hour at a Karangahape Road neo-bistro offering oysters and burgers.
Read moreMove over gin — agave spirits are the hottest drink in town.
Read moreMatch your favourite chips with the perfect wine.
Read moreA world-class lodge, stellar dining, sublime wine — a trip to the Wairarapa is a must.
Read moreCelebrate the festive season with these cracking examples of bubbly wine.
Read moreGin is the fastest-growing spirit category in the country. Can theirs compete?
Read moreStrain this whiskey-filled libation over ice chunks.
Read morePeople either love or hate it. But those who love it, really love it.
Read moreAbsinthe, egg white, syrup and soda combine for a drink that froths like sea foam.
Read moreBecause if you’re going to combine caffeine and alcohol, you should do it expertly.
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Her role not only involves writing but tasting a lot of wines — sometimes hundreds a week.
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The alumni of Peter Gordon’s The Providores runs a bistro that doubles as a wine haven.
Including a precision gadget that lets you sample wine without pulling the cork.
Apero culture is all about visceral enjoyment and opening the appetite.
Has pinot had its day as the drink du jour? We beg to differ
Their makers all pursued different paths, but the results are transcendent
Meet the country's winegrowers harnessing Clydesdales and "beautiful chaos"
They were once sniffed at as wine’s “leftovers” but blends are finally gaining...
Purchase a large watermelon and eat it every way you can, because they’ll be gone fast
We’ve swapped out the lemon for pink grapefruit and added some sprigs of thyme
Moët & Chandon is on hand to help you plan something special
A new generation of drinkers is reaching for wines that are easier on the environment
Leisha Jones on the perils of being teetotal
Picked to be perfect for enjoying at the bach, on the beach, and for informal and al...