Wine
NZ keeps close eye on Aussie wine tax reforms
New Zealand officials are keeping a close watch on discussions about tax reform for Australia's wine industry, says the Food Safety Minister.
Weekend Wine - Cameron Douglas
Cameron Douglas (MS) Master Sommelier and tenured lecturer at AUT Auckland. Audio
Primary sectors celebrate signing of TPP
Despite the dairy industry's grumblings about the Trans Pacific Partnership not living up to expectations, many sectors are celebrating the signing of the deal.
Wine growers welcome TPP
New Zealand Winegrowers has hailed the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement as strategically important for the export future of the industry.
Wine Yeast
Sarah Knight from the University of Auckland's School of Biological Sciences has discovered that different yeasts may play a bigger role in the taste of wine than previously thought. Audio
Winegrowers see potential in South Korean market
The New Zealand wine industry is eyeing up the South Korean market after the passing of the Tariff Amendment Bill in Parliament, which brings a free trade agreement with Korea a step closer.
Weekend Wine - Maciej Zimny
Maciej Zimny from Hippopotamus in Wellington is the newly-awarded Sommelier of the Year. Audio
Wine industry stepping up efforts to teach more about NZ wine
A wine lobby group says China has the potential to be New Zealand's largest full bodied red wine market, and they're prepared to pay handsomely for it. Audio
Bid to teach Chinese more about NZ wines
The wine industry is giving Chinese consumers a chance to learn more about New Zealand wines in a bid to boost exports.
Wine awards recognise top drops from the Bay
Some of the country's best viticulturists and vineyards have been recognised for their grape growing skills at the Bragato wine awards in Hawke's Bay last night.
Weekend Wine - Yvonne Lorkin
Yvonne Lorkin, Wine writer, presenter of Thirsty Work on Food TV. Audio
Weekend Wine - Belinda Jackson
Belinda's got some news from the world of wine and her recommended wine selections in three categories. Audio
Americans can't get enough of New Zealand wine
The United States has overtaken Australia to become the country's largest wine export market, spending 372-million-dollars in the year to June. Audio
Weekend Wine - Marie Colosimo
We talk Prosecco with Marie. And her weekend wine selections are: 2013 Los Boldos Carmenere, Chile $13 retail (low price) 2013 Rocky Point Pinot Noir, Central Otago $24 (mid price) 2013 Urlar Pinot… Audio
The Expats - Linden Wilkie
Linden Wilkie, a wine merchant providing top notch tipples and tastings to the people of Hong Kong. Audio
Why is a community owned lines company investing in wine?
Stuart Smith is the National MP for Kaikoura which includes the Marlborough district; Ross Inder is the Chairman of the Marlborough Electric Power Trust which owns the Marlborough Lines Company; and… Audio
Wine crime
Wine crimes, including wine adulteration and the theft of highly priced vintages, are on the rise. Maureen Downey is a wine fraud expert consulted by the FBI, who also acts as an expert witness in… Audio
Wine with Yvonne Lorkin
Easy Everyday: RojoMojo Red 2013 $13 Sharp and Snazzy Bogle Vineyards Petit Sirah 2012 $20 Treat Yourself Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2012 $32 Audio
Celia Hay - Land of the Long White Wine
Chef Celia Hay first experienced fine dining at her parents' dinner table - during their many dinner parties. That love of food and wine has led her down many paths including the famed Hay's… Audio
