New Zealand

'Chardonnay and oak is like tomatoes and basil – a match made in heaven' – Greywacke's Kevin Judd talks about his favourite grape variety

Top vintages from Kevin and Kimberley Judd...

New Zealand’s new faces: Six producers forging different paths

The long white cloud's new dawn...

How Māori winemakers are finding their voice in New Zealand's wine industry

Increasing presence and visibility for Māori winemakers...

Decanter Cellar: 25 glorious white & rosé wines to see out the summer in style

Beat the heat with these wines...

Central Otago winemakers concerned at proposed gold mine

The site lies within an 'outstanding natural landscape'...

Cloudy Bay at 40: Raising a glass to a game changer

Assessing a Kiwi exemplar...

Decanter Cellar: 16 must-try Syrah

A selection of top wines from this globe-trotting grape...

New Zealand 2025 harvest report: A return to form

A look at the harvest across the regions...

Why now is the time to embrace New Zealand Chardonnay

With 12 of the best bottles to buy...

Wines of the Year 2024: Australia, New Zealand & South Africa

The best Australian, New Zealand and South African wines of 2024...

Kumeu River: Creating ageworthy Chardonnays

Exploring one of New Zealand's best Chardonnays...

Gimblett Gravels: From wasteland to celebrated wine region

Gimblett's diamonds in the rough...

Bell Hill Vineyard: A Canterbury tale of love, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Sought-after Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from New Zealand...

Bilancia: The cult winery in search of perfect balance 

With a vertical tasting of La Collina Syrah...

New Zealand Pinot Noir: Vintage report and 40 new releases rated

The cream of New Zealand's Pinot crop...

Ben Glover: Learning to let go and start giving back

Meet the Marlborough winemaker 'paying it forward'...

Down to earth: Talking Pinot Noir with Sam Neill

Discover the passion project of one of film's most admired actors...

New Zealand rosé: A buyer’s guide

Top bottles to try...

Ata Rangi: The Pinot Noir pioneer of Martinborough

Notes and scores for 21 Ata Rangi wines including a Pinot Noir vertical...

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: Panel tasting results

The results of a 197-wine panel tasting...

New Zealand sparkling wine – the fizz to follow

19 exciting wines to try…