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On my latest trip to Central Otago, I turned right out of the airport, and never stepped a foot in Queenstown – heading out into wine country, and out to …

Visiting Akitu – Wanaka Read More

Although there’s a fresh dusting of snow on the mountains around us, the morning is bright and quite toasty sitting in the sun outside the recently revamped Tasting Room at …

A tasting at Mt Rosa, Gibbston Read More

Tonight’s gathering of the ‘Wine Flight’ group takes place against a backdrop of traffic carnage – the city having gone into grid-locked meltdown due to an afternoon of rain (after …

A remarkable tasting of Rieslings Read More

Starting with a white that wouldn’t be on most people’s table this weekend – Château Le Coin Sauvignon Gris 2020. A single varietal white wine, from Bordeaux, in France, sealed …

A late summer selection from Laithwaites Read More

I was contacted recently by the owner of Central Otago label, Domaine Rewa. My exposure to the wines has previously been limited to the excellent Chardonnay, and a taste of …

Domaine Rewa, Central Otago Read More

This organic wine label hails from the Upper Moutere Valley in Nelson. A range with funky labelling, designed I’m guessing to appeal to a younger generation, and looking outside the …

A tasting of Unkel wines Read More

When I moved to New Zealand in 2003, I have to confess that I was so keen to embrace the new wine landscape that I now encountered, that I did …

Terrific Tempranillo tasting Read More