A small town with big successes, Joelle Thomson explains why Martinborough is such a special spot for Pinot Noir devotees…

Michael Donaldson takes us behind the scenes of the New World Beer & Cider Awards 2023…

Michael Donaldson looks at the ongoing pursuit of newness and the latest exciting addition to the NZ Hops portfolio…

Why does the word ‘vintage’ carry such cachet – and is it valid? Joelle Thomson examines this and writes about vintage 2023 for the North Island…

Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur explains the key areas for consideration when it comes to trading hours for your business…

Michael Donaldson examines the CO2 shortage and what could lie ahead for brewers and consumers...

Joelle Thomson raises a glass to Felton Road’s milestone and samples a very special new release...

It’s festival season and alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur has some useful tips on what to know about applying for a special licence…

Some exceptional local releases are shining a new light on Cabernet Sauvignon, says Joelle Thomson…

Michael Donaldson breaks down what’s behind the new Cold IPAs we’ll be seeing a lot more of over summer…

The Government has pledged to “fix” alcohol legislation – alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur looks at what that will mean in practice…

Let’s hear it for the most forgotten wines on Earth, says Joelle Thomson…

Michael Donaldson explains the joy that can be found in a finely made lager…

Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur looks at The Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) Amendment Bill…

There are rumblings in the whisky world as innovation meets tradition – Dominic Roskrow explains…

From big, beasty high ABV beers to ‘better for you’ brews, Michael Donaldson finds the two trends are both on the rise…

Dominic Roskrow gets off the beaten track in Guadalupe and has a spirit[ual] reawakening…

Joelle Thomson gets to know the intriguing new Blaufränkisch from Hans Herzog…

Chief Judge of the New World Beer & Cider Awards, Michael Donaldson, reflects on what this year’s Top 30 says about the local brewing scene…

Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur explains who can object to an alcohol licence application and what you can do about it…