A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
We’re staying the night at the Calvert Vineyard on Felton Road in Bannockburn, and the neighbouring property now houses the Te Kano Cellar door, so the chance to drop in …
A Tasting at Te Kano in Bannockburn Read More
An opportunity came along to fine-tune the palate and give it a bit of a work out. After the Awards Night at the New Zealand International Wine Show, I had …
New Zealand Pinot Noir – exploring the regions Read More
New Zealand winemaking has come a long way in a very short period of time. In the space of a couple of generations, New Zealand’s winemaking regions now produce wines …
‘Ruled by Flavour’ A Taste of South Australia Read More
As a writer of ‘words about wine’ I am often to be found in a quiet space – my favourite chair, with a glass of wine, and deep in thought. …
Wine with (food and) friends Read More
Yes, I know. This is becoming a regular thing now! But there is quite a lot to discover in the world of Laithwaites, and these mixed boxes are quite addictive! …
Laithwaites – wait, there’s more…! Read More
I’ve heard the stories of past editions of this wine expo from friends in the know, but this is my first visit to the Art of Wine show. Looking down …
The Art of Wine Read More
OK, so the last box was good – not amazingly full of Gold medal stunners but had plenty to offer the casual punter and interested explorer beyond the usual offerings …
Laithwaites – series 3, the return and revenge of… Read More
A few weeks ago, I published an interview with Hugh Crichton that we’d done at Elephant Hill. That was actually just a precursor to what was then an entertaining and …
In conversation at Elephant Hill Read More
Yvonne Lorkin has been an admirer of the Brockenchack range of wines from the Eden Valley label for many years, and was happy to act as MC for this informal …
A tasting of Brockenchack wines Read More
Kemp Wine Merchants / Great Little Vineyards recently announced a partnership with Schubert Wines of Wairarapa. To celebrate their collaboration, Winemaker & Director Kai Schubert was in town, hosting a tasting event …
New releases from Schubert Wines Read More