Michael Donaldson explains the world of fruited beers and why we’re likely to see many more of them…

Albariño has become a rising star of New Zealand’s alternative white scene. But, asks Joelle Thomson, why has it succeeded where so many others have failed?…

Dominic Roskrow reflects on the year that was and brings good cheer for the year ahead (thank goodness for that)…

Thinking of applying for an alcohol licence? There are some important criteria you’ll need to fulfil – the first being “suitability”, as alcohol licencing lawyer Pervinder Kaur explains…

New Zealand craft breweries are joining the growing non-alcoholic beer movement with new releases from three of our top local names, as Michael Donaldson explains…

Gimblett Gravels is one of New Zealand’s most coveted wine growing sites, and the latest Annual Vintage Selection is a showcase of the district’s strengths, as Joelle Thomson explains...

Amid shifting COVID Alert Levels, alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur looks at what to know about remote sales and supply of alcohol...

A Canterbury brewery with a cult following looks set for big things, as Michael Donaldson explains…

There are many whisky awards but not all are created equal, and Dominic Roskrow says it can pay to do your homework...

Mother Nature may have delivered incredibly small crops to New Zealand winemakers this year, but her tough love has its upsides as Joelle Thomson explains...

Following the cancellation of Hamilton’s Great Kiwi Beer Festival 2022 over licensing conditions, alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur looks at what to consider when organising an event...

Joelle Thomson says a fond ‘au revoir’ as one of the wine industry’s leading lights steps back…

As distilleries around the world push the boundaries with their spirits, it’s forcing debate in the Northern Hemisphere around what defines whisky, as Dominic Roskrow explains…

As Garage Project and Parrotdog mark 10 years in business, Michael Donaldson reflects on how their very different beginnings have become their strengths…

Donning his official ‘Chair of Judges’ badge, Michael Donaldson gives an inside look at results from the New World Beer & Cider Awards…

Dominic Roskrow finds there’s a fine line between innovation and invention for the sake of it in the world of international spirits…

Joelle Thomson ponders the absence of smaller wineries from big city wine lists…

What happens to your business if your licensed premises becomes unavailable? Alcohol licensing lawyer Pervinder Kaur explains how to keep the lights on and the till ringing…