A tasting of Troplong Mondot
Chateau Troplong Mondot, has 30 hectares of fine terroir – the vineyards in a prime position on the hill of Mondot – the high point of the St-Emilion appellation, overlooking …
A tasting of Troplong Mondot Read MoreFeatures
A day’s judging
This time of year swings around to new releases of wines, and, with it, the swathe of Wine Shows that dole out the Medals – hopefully Gold – and Trophies …
A day’s judging Read More
Judge Rock, Central Otago
With a vineyard in Alexandra, and a regular spot at the Otago Farmers Market on a Saturday morning at the historic Dunedin Railway station showcasing their wines, Judge Rock have been …
Judge Rock, Central Otago Read More
Yeringberg, Yarra Valley
It is my first visit to the Yarra Valley, and I really notice a difference on this Saturday, with the day-trippers filling both the roads and Tasting Rooms across the …
Yeringberg, Yarra Valley Read More
A first tasting of Chateau Garage
It isn’t the first time I’ve tasted one of Ollie Powrie’s wines. A year ago I was at a mid-winter tasting of Syrahs where a bottle was opened – I …
A first tasting of Chateau Garage Read More
A visit to Gillman Estate, Matakana
A trip up to Matakana earlier in the year gave me a chance to pop in and see Toby Gillman at his family vineyard. The year has been a write-off …
A visit to Gillman Estate, Matakana Read More
A box of discovery from laithwaites.co.nz
Although this is about the eighth box of wines that I’ve received from Laithwaites – the thrill of opening it up and pulling out the bottles to see what’s inside …
A box of discovery from laithwaites.co.nz Read More
A series: Selling wine in New Zealand – Part 7: Ric Little
Gone too soon. I could hardly believe the news when I saw it. Rare to find someone so admired in the industry. I have had this conversation with Ric tucked …
A series: Selling wine in New Zealand – Part 7: Ric Little Read More
Samuel Mark Wines – new label & releases
One of the delights of working in wine is that, as well as tasting old favourites, you get to discover new labels. They are perhaps making a couple of wines …
Samuel Mark Wines – new label & releases Read More
An evening showcase of Te Motu wines
I do love the chance to brighten up a winter night by tasting some fabulous wines, and couldn’t pass up a ticket to Vic Road Kitchen in Devonport, who were …
An evening showcase of Te Motu wines Read More