A closer look at Unkel wines
New Zealand’s wine scene is getting a serious refresh, thanks to a new wave of small, independent producers popping up around the country. You’ll find their bottles on the shelves …
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Tasting the Taylors ‘St. Andrews’ collection
Named after the historic property first established in 1892, Taylors ‘St. Andrews’ wines exemplify the very best of handcrafted Clare Valley winemaking. We’re in Auckland with family member Justin Taylor …
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JSC – Cambridge Road x Chef Lisa Lee
Last night, JSC served up a seriously delicious detour from the usual. The theme? The road less travelled — and it delivered. Cambridge Road winemaker Lance Redgwell brought the wild …
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Two Terraces Tasting & Masterclasses
A couple of minutes after arriving at Onslow for this inaugural tasting of wines from the Two Terraces Vineyard, I was laughing with owner Ian Quinn that “I knew you …
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Rockburn Pinot Noir showcase with Malcolm Rees-Francis
The 2025 vintage at Rockburn marks a major milestone for Central Otago winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis, celebrating his 20th vintage at Rockburn Wines. To celebrate this achievement, Rockburn hosted a special …
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Yarra Yering Tasting with Sarah Crowe
In 2023 I had an epic visit to the Yarra Valley, in Victoria, around an hour north-east of Melbourne. It included a tasting session at Yarra Yering – one of …
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Kumeu River 2024 Chardonnay releases
This time of year calls for a trip out west to the annual release day of the latest single vineyard (and Estate) Chardonnays from Kumeu River. I’m fortunate that this …
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‘Stars of French Chardonnay’ at Glengarry
It’s a sold-out event at the Glengarry Victoria Park store for tonights tasting through the ‘Stars of French Chardonnay’. I asked Nick from Glengarry – who has organised this evening …
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Kingi White 2025
A white wine blend, made at The Landing in the Bay of Islands, and only available at Kingi (in the bar and restaurant) at The Hotel Britomart – on tap. …
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A vertical of ‘Homage’
Trinity Hill’s iconic wine ‘Homage’ would be in the running if there was a vote for the Top 10 of New Zealand’s great wines. A Syrah with an interesting back …
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