Tasting Spain in New Zealand
March 15, 2023
Tale of two Albarinos
From Gisborne to North Canterbury and nearly every wine region in between, Albarino has found a footing that's more favourable than the long list of other newcomers to New Zealand's vineyard scene. Think of Sangiovese, Gruner-Veltliner, Marsanne, Roussanne, Arneis, Nebbiolo ...
Wine of the week - age brings beauty
March 11, 2023
It seems like only yesterday that winemakers in this country were asking if Kiwi Pinot Noirs could age positively but it was probably about 20 years back that there was any doubt. It's incredible what age can do, to both wines and their makers because this five year old Pino...
Two Rivers winemaker Dave Clouston
March 9, 2023
Two Rivers is a winery named after the two most significant rivers in Marlborough; the Wairau and the Awatere. The company was begun in 2004 by winemaker David Clouston. This is his story.When were you bitten by the wine bug?As a young boy growing up in Marlborough, I was al...
International Women's Day in wine
March 8, 2023
A French writer once said that the more things change, the more they stay the same. It's not the cheeriest outlook but fortunately some things do change, even if it is at a glacial pace. The gender pay gap may still exist but fortunately women working in paid employment is n...
Friday drinks with Mike Bann of Rapaura Springs
March 3, 2023
Mike Bann has been the winemaker for Rapaura Springs in Marlborough since 2012 and has also made wine in Australia and Bordeaux.When were you bitten by the wine bug?I grew up in the retail liquor industry and my parents owned successful retail stores in New South Wales,...
Martinborough in March - upcoming tastings
February 28, 2023
Dive into Pinot Noir with Joelle Thomson - 2 spaces leftMonday 6 March 6pm to 7.30pm, Cambridge Road tasting roomA global introduction to Pinot Noir with key wines and regions from three different countries: France, Germany and New Zealand. Wines range between $43 ...
Wine of the week... NZ's love affair with Pinot Noir
February 28, 2023
It's no secret that New Zealanders are in love with Pinot Noir, which is probably why 73% of the vineyard area dedicated to red grapes is planted with Pinot Noir. It's not a lot though, if you break it down because this country's total vineyard area is 41,603 hectares of gra...
Wine of a very rainy week - Hawke's Bay Albarino
February 24, 2023
Saturday 25 February 2023Rain continues, heartbreakingly, to fall in Hawke's Bay where water levels start to rise again...As we contemplate the last weekend of summer in New Zealand, many could be forgiven for wondering if the first weekend of summer ever really arrived. It ...
Friday drinks with Miles Dinneen from Hawke's Bay
February 23, 2023
He wishes he could sing, adores Bordeaux red wines and his literary wife and Miles Dinneen says he's at his happiest outdoors - any old hill or mountain will do. The Hawke's Bay winemaker commutes to Masterton to work at Matahiwi where he has worked his day job since late 20...
Hawke's Bay Winegrowers launch relief fundraiser
February 23, 2023
Relief is on its way to Hawke's Bay today with the launch of a Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser by Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Charitable Trust, which will match donations of $30,000, but is encouraging all donations, no matter how small.The cyclone has devastated many vineyards and...
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