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There are many an interesting topic you may come across now and then in the world of wine. Last week I was asked an opinion about ‘cult’ wines, and did …

What is a ‘Cult Wine’? Read More

Welcome to the second edition of the Winefolio ‘Christmas Cracker’ on the website – which is my suggestions of a dozen (or so) wines for your Christmas and New Year …

WineFolio Christmas Cracker for 2020 Read More

Beyond the Vines – The changing landscape of wine in Aotearoa New Zealand is a new book by Jules van Costello, and it proved to be an fascinating read. It …

Book review: ‘Beyond the Vines’ Read More

It’s a Spring in which visitor numbers have been decimated in our biggest City. No New Zealanders want to travel to the only place in the country that seemingly carries …

An afternoon with Smith & Sheth Read More

Quietly producing some of Hawke’s Bay finest wines, and then selling them mainly in Japan, are Osawa Wines. Winemaker is a certain Rod McDonald – well known to WineFolio readers. …

Osawa Wines, Hawke’s Bay Read More

Could this be the best new vineyard and tasting experience in New Zealand? The Landing vineyard spreads over 23 gently sloping acres, surrounded by wetlands, 1.2 million new tree plantings, …

The Landing – a taste of the best Read More

Today is officially the first trading day of a stunning new Hotel in downtown Auckland – but I attended an opening night, of sorts, in association with The Landing, last …

The Hotel Britomart – dial up the style Read More

Regular readers my recall that when the country was in the grip of our Level-4 Lockdown response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I was due to be on a ‘Field Trip’ …

Whistling Buoy wines, Lyttelton Read More

Much is made of the taste of wine – people devote entire careers to this facet; and then there is also the creation of wine, with a worldwide industry that …

Smith & Sheth Studio Experience – Havelock North Read More