Pinot Gris Masterclass with Dry River
Just a couple of days into Spring, and thoughts are already turning to a lighter style of wine than I’ve been hunkering down with for the wettest winter of my …
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Another box of discovery from Laithwaites
We’re back to the fun of the fair tonight, with another mystery box of goodness delivered from those wine experts at Laithwaites. You’ll remember back in May this year when …
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A winter’s evening tasting of Syrah – ABA
Back to our regular monthly tasting group, and I’m liking this move to tasting a range on a theme, but now at top quality restaurant venues. Wine, to me, is …
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Every one’s a winner
At our recent Top 10 Tasting of New Zealand Chardonnay, it was mooted from one of the group that I split the tasting into separate classes. I already decided to …
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On Chardonnay
After the big Top 10 Tasting a couple of weeks ago, I was asked a few times for my thoughts on where Chardonnay was sitting in New Zealand now. Was …
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Trinity Hill ‘Homage’ 2019 launch & tasting
A welcome mid-week mid-winter event, worth venturing into the depths of Mt Eden for. One of the nation’s iconic wines – a New Zealand ‘Grange’ as my travelling companion suggests. …
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Food matching at Ahi Restaurant, with Radburnd Cellar wines.
After an introduction from Wendee de Ryke – Sales Manager at Radburnd, I’m talking to Ahi’s Head Sommelier Russ about matching wines with the menu items, and any challenges and …
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Negociants Fine Wine Tour 2022 & Aussie Shiraz Masterclass
A great chance to meet the people behind some of the great wines of both New Zealand and Australia, at the 2022 version of the Negociants Fine Wine Tour. Good …
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A visit to Dry River Estate, Martinborough
I’m at Dry River on an afternoon visit as part of the ‘Pinot Day’ weekend extravganaza. On our side there’s John Ingles, Gabor Sarescky and Curt Thomas – and we’re …
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A tasting of Brunello di Montalcino
I’ve long been a fan of the wine – despite not really drinking that much of it – a bottle here and there, since I’ve lived away from Europe; but …
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