Wine

Next week some of the country's top wine judges gather in Wellington for one of the biggest wine shows in the country. The New World Wine Awards are a bit different from others, because all wines… Audio

Sales of New Zealand wine are expected to hold up well as the international wine market is buffeted by Britain's decision to leave the European Union and the resulting fall out for currency markets. Audio

A niche Australian online wine retailer says it will offer New Zealand wines to the world as part of its international market expansion. Audio

Two young biotechnology grads are trying to recreate expensive wines and rare vintages, using water, ethanol and some flavour molecules. Alec Lee of Ava Winery wants to make the flavours of top notch… Audio

Australian wine educator, Dan Sims brings his public wine competition Game of Rhones to Auckland. Audio

Wine writer Yvonne Lorkin is looking at getting the best from your bottle. Audio

Joelle Thompson on big buttery chardonnays. Audio

Many wine bottles on supermarket or wine shop shelves carry gold stickers other than those earned from a recognised wine competition. The Wine Writers Association says this is misleading for consumers… Audio

Wine tutor and autjor, Joelle Thompson  discusses wine that goes with a nice steak

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Gordon Russell, chair of The Gimblett Gravels Winegrowers Association talks local wines. Audio

New Zealand Winegrowers says a review of the Customs and Excise Tax law will make it easier for the industry to do business, by saving time and money. Audio

Sommelier of the year Maciej Zimney explores some wines with a mediterranean character. Audio

Joelle recommends the Italian wine variety, Valpolicella, to accompany Martin's hash. Audio

Grape harvesting's in full swing in North Canterbury's Waipara Valley. At the Muddy Water winery, that's nestled in the lee of the Teviotdale Hills, tonnes of freshly picked chardonnay and pinot noir… Audio, Gallery

Drinks Biz editor and wine and food creative. Audio

Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc, Beaujolais and Saint Chinian all sounds like names that we might expect to see on the wine list at a little French bistro… and they are far from mainstream wines here in… Audio

Weekend Wine - Yvonne Lorkin's tips on differentiating dessert wines. Audio