Australian/NZ Wine

New Zealand's next big wine region, Gimblett Gravels, is making some serious noise in blind tastings against the best of Bordeaux.

Nov 24, 2009 - Anto Coates

The 2009 Vintage saw extreme weather conditions that contributed to low yields, droughts and some of the most devastating bush fires Australia has ever seen.

Jul 29, 2009 - Robin Akhurst

The following article gives a brief look at the area and wineries which are recommended for anyone with a passion for finding seriously interesting wine.

Jul 20, 2009 - Robin Akhurst

A brief walk through the regions and producers that are crafting some of New Zealand's highest quality Pinot Noir.

Jul 16, 2009 - Robin Akhurst

Taking a close look at how the weather over the 2009 vintage effected the availability and price of New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc.

Jul 15, 2009 - Robin Akhurst

Midway on the road between Melbourne and Adelaide lies the Limestone Coast of South Australia, home to some of Australia's finest red wines.

Jun 30, 2009 - Ann Burnett

Recently a major issue in the Australian wine industry has erupted around the identity of a grape variety previously thought to be Albarino.

May 29, 2009 - Darby Higgs

Most large Australian wine companies have vineyards in this state but the scene is dominated by small and medium vineyards and winemakers.

May 13, 2009 - Darby Higgs

Home to the biggest wine brands in Australia, the Barossa Valley is a beautiful, peaceful region of long sweeping views, tiny towns and rich wine culture.

May 4, 2009 - Ben Cluse

The best Australian wine brands are accessible from the city of Adelaide; Jacob's Creek, Wolf Blass, Penfolds and D'arenberg... to name just a few.

Apr 21, 2009 - Ben Cluse

Wine has been produced for over 160 years in Victoria, but only a few wineries have been in continuous production.

Mar 2, 2009 - Darby Higgs

The catastrophic wildfires in Victoria and the associated heatwave have damaged the local wine industry.

Feb 28, 2009 - Darby Higgs

Penfolds Grange is the most famous wine of Australia. Other lesser known Australian wines are keenly sought after as collectibles, or sometimes to drink.

Jan 22, 2009 - Darby Higgs

Wine is a product of nature. Each bottle carries the memory of the seasonal conditions of the year in which it is made as well as the local environment or terroir.

Jan 10, 2009 - Darby Higgs

We are all familiar with champagne, but few people have tried sparkling red wines.

Dec 1, 2008 - Darby Higgs

Beautiful cool climate wines are among the attractions of this reborn wine region.

Dec 1, 2008 - Darby Higgs

The Geelong wine region is less well known than the Mornington Peninsula or the Yarra Valley but it has plenty of small wineries making impressive wines.

Nov 30, 2008 - Darby Higgs

Old favourites and newcomers shared the trophies at the trophies at the 2008 AAVWS held in Mildura.

Nov 22, 2008 - Darby Higgs

Bendigo is now one of Victoria's premium red wine producing regions

Nov 19, 2008 - Darby Higgs

Australia's reputation for producing wine of quality and value is becoming more widely recognized as its exports increases worldwide.

Nov 17, 2008 - Kym Hills

A few traditional white wine varieties have dominated the Australian white wine scene for many years, but the scene is set for a changing of the guard.

Nov 10, 2008 - Darby Higgs

Waiheke Island can be reached by sea and air from Auckland City. Every trip to the North Island should include food and wine appreciation on Waiheke Island.

Oct 30, 2008 - Susan Morris

Wine appreciation on a trip to New Zealand can include Auckland City. International visitors can find wineries located close to Auckland City driving by rental car.

Oct 30, 2008 - Susan Morris

Shiraz Viognier is a more than a simple blend of a red wine and a white wine grape variety.

Oct 26, 2008 - Darby Higgs

Rare is it to find a winery that solely produces one style of wine, but at Surveyor Thomson, Pinot Noir reigns supreme.

Oct 19, 2008 - Tara O'Leary