New Zealand’s most acclaimed wine writer has 35 books and several major literary awards to his credit, including the Montana Medal for the supreme work of non-fiction at the 2003 Montana New Zealand Book Awards for his magnum opus, Wine Atlas of New Zealand. In the 2004 New Year Honours, Michael was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to wine writing. His annual Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines is now in its 19th edition and he is the New Zealand editor of Australia’s Winestate magazine. Michael’s other works include Classic Wines of New Zealand, The Wines and Vineyards of New Zealand, and Pocket Guide to Wines of New Zealand.
Michael Cooper
2010 was an exceptional year for Martinborough pinot noirs
The new vintages are full of the warmth of the long 2010 autumn. [more]
Why our wines wallop Australia’s
New Zealand's wine industry is whipping Australia's hands-down. [more]
The strength of Constellation NZ
New Zealand's second-largest wine producer offers affordable wines that offer good, sometimes excellent, drinking. [more]
Latest wines: January 2012
Wines to cater to all tastes pour on to the market in a steady stream. [more]
The great riesling
If you never drink riesling, you’re missing out on one of the greatest white wines of... [more]
Sustainable Winegrowing programme or bust?
Wineries are at odds over whether to back the industry’s Sustainable Winegrowing... [more]
Christmas wine
Buying wine for Christmas? Here are some choices from both ends of the price spectrum. [more]
The big names ignore local wine competitions
At least half the eligible wines and the majority of the prestigious labels are missing. [more]
Champagne guide for Christmas
Christmas isn’t too far away, but meanwhile there should be an occasion that warrants a glass or two of... [more]
Nelson’s red wines
There is plenty to celebrate in this line-up of fine 2010 reds from Nelson. [more]
Fabian Partigliani interview
Pernod Ricard NZ expects its sauvignon blanc to get a boost from the World Cup. [more]
