Wine
The travel world through Anthony Bourdain's eyes
Laurie Woolever met Anthony Bourdain in 2002, when she was hired to edit and test the recipes for his Les Halles Cookbook. In 2017 the pair discussed writing a travel guide. After his untimely death… Audio
John Baker: The search for Stalin's wine cellar
The hunt for a wine collection believed to have been hidden in a remote Georgian winery during the Second World War is at the centre of a new book, Stalin's Wine Cellar. First owned by Nicholas II… Audio
A Legacy for NZ Wine - inside the Bragato Research Institute
The Bragato Research Institute has just celebrated a year since its opening. Winegrowers and those in the wine supply chain can have their products and technology tested at the shiny new lab in… Audio
A Legacy for NZ Wine - inside the Bragato Research Institute
The Bragato Research Institute has just celebrated a year since its opening. Winegrowers and those in the wine supply chain can have their products and technology tested at the shiny new lab in…
AudioDoubling Up at Te Whare Ra
At Te Whare Ra vineyard in Marlborough the Flowerdays grow seven different varieties of grape on 11 hectares and some of their vines are the oldest in the region - planted back in the 1970s. Raising… Audio, Gallery
Doubling Up at Te Whare Ra
At Te Whare Ra vineyard in Marlborough the Flowerdays grow seven different varieties of grape on 11 hectares and some of their vines are the oldest in the region - planted back in the 1970s. Raising…
AudioBirds vs Birds
Gisborne Grape grower James Millton encourages territorial birds to visit his vineyards during the harvest in the hope they'll see off others intent on pecking his grapes. Audio
Birds vs Birds
Gisborne Grape grower James Millton encourages territorial birds to visit his vineyards during the harvest in the hope they'll see off others intent on pecking his grapes.
AudioKate Mosse: 'Historical fiction lets us deal with the big issues'
Book reading has been on a high during the pandemic, with sales of historical fiction in particular soaring. Novelist Kate Mosse's new book, The City of Tears, has been gaining rave reviews. Kate… Audio
Pandemic has silver lining for Marlborough wine
People hunkering down in pandemic-hit US and UK - major markets for Marlborough wine - has meant a lift in sales of wine from New Zealand's largest wine growing region. Audio
Pandemic has silver lining for Marlborough wine
People hunkering down in pandemic-hit US and UK - major markets for Marlborough wine - has meant a lift in sales of wine from New Zealand's largest wine growing region.
AudioHow wine and cheese can boost your brain
It's the festive season and people are looking forward to indulging, so that means lots of wine and cheese. And It turns out that this might not be all bad, with research showing that consumption of… Audio
Alexia Wines Jane Cooper and Greytown's first urban winery
Winemaker Jane Cooper has just opened the first urban winery in the Wairarapa town of Greytown. Alexia Wines purpose built winery has been three years in the planning and building and was finished… Audio
Michael Cooper on the best wines to buy for 2021
Independent wine reviewer Michael Cooper has today released his 2021 Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide. He talks to Jesse about the best wines for the festive season. Audio
Alan Brady on Neil Diamond's Cracklin' Rosie
Fifty years ago, Neil Diamond's 'Cracklin' Rosie' was on top of the NZ music charts. 'Crackling Rose' was an inexpensive sparkling wine. The founding father of Central Otago wine, Alan Brady remembers… Audio
'We're effectively elderly flower throwers'
David Eggleton and fellow bard Steve Thomas have been winding their way around the country for their Say It With Flowers tour. We catch up with Steve as the pair make their way to Port Chalmers for… Audio
Profits from wine label go to good cause
As well as growing organic grapes for his boutique Terrace Edge brand, Waipara Valley viticulturist Pete Chapman has another wine label on the go and all the profits from it go to an organisation that… Audio
Profits from wine label go to good cause
As well as growing organic grapes for his boutique Terrace Edge brand, Waipara Valley viticulturist Pete Chapman has another wine label on the go and all the profits from it go to an organisation that…
AudioA toast to Gisborne Wine
The former chair of Gisborne Wine, Annie Millton is hoping New Zealanders will visit the region to experiece the seclusion, its beaches and its fine wines. Audio
A toast to Gisborne Wine
The former chair of Gisborne Wine, Annie Millton is hoping New Zealanders will visit the region to experiece the seclusion, its beaches and its fine wines.
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