Blog posts
South African tasting
The wines of South Africa are something of a rarity on NZ shelves, but with good and ever improving quality combined with great value for...
Vinexpo Hong Kong
Hong Kong hardly seems like the most common destination for wine scouting - unless you are heading to Vinexpo - a worldwide convention showcasing wines...
Harvest Time in Martinborough
It’s that time of year again, where the viticulturist’s job finishes and the winemakers being. Harvest time in Martinborough has been keenly awaited after what...
Wines of Hungary
Some new arrivals in store this week in the run up to Christmas, wines from Hungary. A young Hungarian gentleman by the name of Miki...
Recipe- Fig Orange & Almond Tart
After multiple requests from our recent 'Islands of the Mediterranean' tasting here is my best recollection of how I made the tart: Sweet short pastry (I...
Bud Burst and a New Growth Martinborough
The cycle of renewal begins - Bud Burst has started in Martinborough, the indication that the vines are waking from their winter slumber and the...
Margaret River - Boutique Oz
Western Australia is enormous - bigger than Texas enormous. Bigger than Alaska. Actually bigger than Texas and Alaska put together. Most of WA is entirely...
Winery of the Week - Chalk Hill
Winery of the Week - CHALK HILL For this week's tastings we are hopping over the ditch to taste South Australia. McLaren Vale is barely...
Craggy Range Prestige wines
Craggy Range is one of the most widely respected Hawkes Bay wineries, one visit to their winery and restaurant by the Tuki Tuki river with...