Hollywood actor turned winemaker Sam Neill wins two gold medals at International Wine Challenge 2014

New Zealand wine exports grow 9.2%

New Zealand wine exports topped NZ$1.3 billion annually for the first time in March, up 9.2% on the previous year, according to figures from Statistics New Zealand.

BBC's Graham Norton make his own wine to raise money for Elton John Aids Foundation

When you settle down tonight to watch the Graham Norton show on BBC1 you might like to know the wine he and his guests drink will soon be helping to raise money to combat Aids as part of the Elton John Aids Foundation.

New Zealand wine Matua backs emerging musicians

New Zealand wine brand Matua is launching an initiative to support up-and-coming artists at a host of this summer's music festivals.

Bulk wine grows to 50% of New World exports

The international wine trade hit a "watershed moment" in 2013, with half of all New World wine sales coming from bulk supplies, according to Rabobank.

Pressure on wine shipments mounts as US ports still deadlocked over contracts

Strike threats at western US sea ports are ongoing, with wine logistics experts predicting major problems for those who have not planned ahead.

Matua introduces new Legends range to its New Zealand wine portfolio

New Zealand winery, Matua, is introducing a new premium range of wines in to its key UK and European markets called Matua Lands & Legends.

NZ wineries import Sauvignon Blanc to cope with demand

Shortages of New Zealand's signature grape have led to imports of Sauvignon Blanc from Chile and South Africa to satisfy demand.

Jeff Clarke of Ara in Marlborough on New Zealand's 2014 vintage and plans for the UK

Geoffrey Dean talks to Jeff Clarke of Ara in Marlborough about the prospects for the 2014 vintage and how winemaking is evolving in New Zealand.

?New Zealand on track for record crop

New Zealand is on track to have its biggest harvest ever this year, with estimations of a 15%  increase over last year's record crop.

Oyster Bay owner Delegat's sees European sales fall 14%

Delegat's, the New Zealand owner of Oyster Bay, has seen its UK, Ireland and European sales drop by 14% by volume in the six months to December 31, 2013.

Southern hemisphere harvests get underway

Q&A: Brent Marris, Winemaker, Marisco Vineyards, Waihopai Valley, Malborough, New Zealand

The man behind multi-award-winning brand The Ned talks to Harpers about the factors behind its runaway success

Villa Maria buys Hawkes Bay vineyard

Justin Knock MW on wine pricing, supply and demand in 2014

Justin Knock MW, consultant at Cobevco, takes a look at what the industry can expect regarding pricing, supply and demand in the year ahead.

?Expect to pay higher prices for New Zealand wines

Price pressure is escalating on New Zealand wines as short vintages and a lack of new plantings mean demand is exceeding supply.

New Zealand's 2013 vintage is 'one to remember'

Brancott Estate debuts 'next big thing' Sauvignon Gris in UK

French wines set for success with advent of sophisticated consumers

Sam Neill's Two Paddocks acquires fourth Central Otago vineyard

Actor- turned- winemaker, Sam Neill, has acquired a fourth vineyard in Central Otago, New Zealand, adding six additional hectares of Pinot Noir to his vineyard portfolio with the purchase of a Bannockburn estate called Desert Heart.