The Art of Wine
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 …
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Laithwaites – series 3, the return and revenge of…
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 …
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In conversation at Elephant Hill
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 …
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A tasting of Brockenchack wines
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 …
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New releases from Schubert Wines
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 …
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Pinot Gris Masterclass with Dry River
Just a couple of days into Spring, and thoughts are already turning to a lighter style of wine than I’ve been hunkering down with for the wettest winter of my …
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Another box of discovery from Laithwaites
We’re back to the fun of the fair tonight, with another mystery box of goodness delivered from those wine experts at Laithwaites. You’ll remember back in May this year when …
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A winter’s evening tasting of Syrah – ABA
Back to our regular monthly tasting group, and I’m liking this move to tasting a range on a theme, but now at top quality restaurant venues. Wine, to me, is …
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Every one’s a winner
At our recent Top 10 Tasting of New Zealand Chardonnay, it was mooted from one of the group that I split the tasting into separate classes. I already decided to …
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On Chardonnay
After the big Top 10 Tasting a couple of weeks ago, I was asked a few times for my thoughts on where Chardonnay was sitting in New Zealand now. Was …
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