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The predictions of a great wine vintage are continuing as wine makers harvest red grapes

Red grape harvest gears up in NZ

The predictions of a great wine vintage are continuing as wine makers harvest red grapes early after a great summer.

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William Patrick Foley

The US billionaire buying up NZ wine video

Is it OK for foreigners to purchase businesses in other countries?

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Winemakers say the grapes are flavoursome without being high in brix

Dream wine vintage in prospect in NZ

Winemakers who have struggled for years say a stunning summer will produce some stunning wines in New Zealand.

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Sun makes winemakers smile video

More fine weather looks set to arrive for much of the country next week, and that's bringing smiles to the faces of winemakers.

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Winemakers told off for slogan

The makers of a sparkling riesling have been ordered to can their "bottled happiness" advertising slogan.

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Rain could still ruin the vintage

Drought brings century-best vintage video

The drought is proving disastrous for most farmers, but for grape growers and winemakers it's a case of the more sun the better.

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"Everyone’s particularly excited about vintage 2013" - John Clarke

2013 year to remember for wine

While most farmers are lamenting the continuing dry conditions, winegrowers are preparing for a vintage to remember.

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Sweden in particular is a growing market

Wine exports to Scandinavia grow video

The New Zealand wine industry is making a big push to market our premium wines to the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany.

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Jim Delegat

Off-shore sales boost Delegat's profit video

Strong wine sales helped boost Delegat's half-year profit by 31 percent to $19.3 million.

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New Zealanders are drinking less beer overall but more craft beer

Craft beer sales increase by 20 million litres

Kiwis have swapped quality for quantity in the beer fridge, passing up 20 million litres of mainstream brew last year in favour of a craft-style cold one.

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Joanne Gear

Hot summer bears fruit for wine industry video

With the New Zealand sunshine set to continue through to late summer it's looking positive for a great 2013 wine vintage.

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An eastern falcon

Endangered bird relocated to winery video

A rare native falcon is settling into a new home on a central Otago vineyard.

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Villa Maria's sustainability winning awards video

Villa Maria Estate has been named the supreme winner at the New Zealand Sustainable Business Network awards.

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Yealands Estate winery (supplied)

NZ winemaker wins global green award

The International Green Awards have recognised New Zealand wine maker Yealand's Estate for its sustainable practices

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Finding New Zealand's best wine video

Judging for the Air New Zealand Wine Awards is currently taking place.

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Wine growers in Central Otago have been hurt by cold weather (file)

Big frost hurts Otago wine growers video

Central Otago grape growers are counting the cost of a string of harsh late frosts, and that could be bad news for Pinot noir fans.

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French beer like Kronenbourg could soon be heavily taxed (Marcelo Costa/Wikipedia)

France plans heavy beer taxes

France, the land of wine, is planning heavy taxes on beer, and that is not going down well with brewers - even in other nations.

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New Zealand wine looking to Asia video

New Zealand wine growers are set to cement their presence in Asia by opening an office in Hong Kong next week.

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It was only three years ago that chardonnay vines were being pulled out, as fickle consumers moved to wine made from such grapes as pinot gris

Chardonnay makes a comeback video

The wine industry reports there's a discernable change in the taste of New Zealand drinkers back to an old favourite – chardonnay.

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The European wine harvest accounts for 62 percent of worldwide wine production

Europe wine harvest worst in 50 years

The European wine harvest has a global impact since it accounts for some 62 percent of the worldwide wine production.

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