A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Ralph Hochar is the third generation owner of Chateau Musar – a family-owned winery in Lebanon, on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea – the crossroads between Asia and …
Chateau Musar Masterclass with Ralph Hochar Read More
It has been a while since I tasted wines from Montana – one of our heritage brands that helped forge the New Zealand winemaking industry. M by Montana is their …
The new ‘M by Montana’ range Read More
Devonport has a few ‘cool places’ that have popped up in recent times, and our Tasting Group ventured over to take in a couple for a night of “Aged Syrah-Shiraz” …
An evening of Syrah & Shiraz in Devonport Read More
The Gambero Rosso ’Tre Bicchieri’ World Tour rode into Auckland again this year – at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, facing the beautiful Auckland harbour. This year we were …
Gambero Rosso ’Tre Bicchieri’ World Tour 2023 Read More
The Gambero Rosso ’Tre Bicchieri’ World Tour rode into Auckland again this year. The 2023 event sees the President of the Prosecco Consortium – Stefano Zanette, and Tanja Barattin – …
A dive into Prosecco with Consorzio di Tutela Prosecco DOC Read More
A gorgeous Cellar Door beckons at the end of the main street in Healesville, Victoria. This gem of the Yarra Valley is a Must-Do on your visit to the region. …
A tasting at Giant Steps Cellar Door, Healesville Read More
I’ve done a few trips done to Central Otago over the years, and visited the Gibbston Valley wineries, but I hadn’t come across the wines from Waitiri Creek on those …
Waitiri Creek – current releases Read More
We are staying at the Calvert Vineyard, and it seems like the perfect opportunity to not only walk the vineyard, but sit down with owner, Owen Calvert, and winemaker Sarah …
Tasting Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noir – at the vineyard Read More
I’m in the Yarra Valley for four days right at the end of harvest. I had assumed that all the fruit would be in by now, but it has been …
A tasting of Yarra Valley wines – region by region Read More
I visited Peregrine on my first ‘Field Trip’ to Central Otago back in late 2019, and interviewed winemaker Nadine Cross (here > https://winefolio.co.nz/?p=2288). Since then I’ve kept an eye on …
Recent releases from Peregrine Read More