In a first for a New Zealand wine brand, Brancott Estate has launched a new smartphone application which brings together the world of wine and entertainment in 14 unique consumer experiences.

Three years ago I signed up with Voxy to write travel stories. Ha, two and a half years and two kids later - there ain' t much travel been going on. So breaking with convention I have decided to write about whats going on in my life - that is being an 'un-yummy mummy'. 

New Zealand's much loved Brancott Estate wines are unveiling a contemporary new look in early 2012, with distinctive and innovative packaging being launched across the entire range. The new look truly reflects the brand's story and honours the heritage of Brancott Estate.

As more and more Chinese are enjoying Hawke's Bay wine, and the number of local wineries exporting to the vast country continues to grow, the Hawke's Bay regional wine organisation is gearing itself up in support.

It's official, wines from Clearview Estate on the Cape Coast of Hawke's Bay are among the best to sup this summer!

Three of its wines are included in Metro magazine's inaugural '100 Wines for summer' list in the December issue released this week.

Saturday night's 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards dinner saw the Air New Zealand Champion Wine of the Show go to Villa Maria Single Vineyard Keltern Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2010. This wine also scooped the O-I New Zealand Champion Sustainable Wine and the Rabobank Champion Chardonnay trophy.

Hawke's Bay wines just keep making the headlines and recognition of the region as a leading wine producer is growing worldwide.

Stoneleigh's newest addition to its range of Marlborough wines, Stoneleigh Latitude, heralding from Marlborough's 'Golden Mile', has struck gold at the 31st Sydney International Wine Competition.

Wine Competition Ltd, owners and organisers of the Spiegelau International Wine Competition and The Marlborough Wine Show have announced dates for 2012. Director Belinda Jackson comments, "2012 is almost upon us and we know wine producers need to plan ahead.

New Zealand wine label, Invivo, received two gold medals for its sauvignon blanc at Asia's biggest wine competition last week.