Words, Wines & Wonders

From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.

New Release: 2020 De La Terre Arneis

Arneis means "little rascal" in the local Italian dialect and is so named for its ability to beguile the most patient…


Focus On: Biodynamic Farming

Is it hippie hocus-pocus or the future of farming?


The Love Child of Prosecco & Rosé is Here

This year’s summertime splash is painted pink. And it sparkles!


Focus On: Chardonnay – The American Dream

It’s as American as Mom’s apple pie...


Bordeaux Beauties From the 2016 Vintage

NOW is the time to top up your cellar with some vinous gems from the superb Dhall & Nash 2016 Bordeaux offering.


Focus On: Racy Riesling

How does a seemingly vapid “sweet” white wine capture the hearts and minds of serious wine enthusiasts?


The Xmas Spirit: Festive Digestif Wines

Get into the Xmas SPIRIT and make your party hummm!


Sweet Tooth Central: Festive Dessert Wines

This Xmas make your tastebuds twinkle – with our seductive, sensuous "stickies".


The Punchy Stuff: Festive Fortified Wines

Christmas bling in a bottle!


The Obligatory Fizz: Festive Sparkling Wines

Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle – pop open a bottle of bubbly and relax!


A Hidden Gem: Schubert Marion’s Vineyard Pinot Noir

This blog will be your Indiana Jones, intrepidly uncovering the hidden gems from the depths of D&N’s “Lost Ark”!


The Bogle Legacy: The Bogle Brothers & Old Vine Zinfandel

For years, Bogle has sought out vines ranging in age from 60 to 80 years old for their Old Vine Zinfandel.


The Bogle Legacy: Jody Bogle & The Reserve Chardonnay

The Bogle Reserve Chardonnay oozes decadence - it's heavy with tropical fruit, nougat notes and melted butter.


The Bogle Legacy: A Chardonnay That Knocks Our Socks Off

Bogle Chardonnay is ranking as one of the top selling Californian Chardonnays in New Zealand right now.


Staff Wine Focus with Jean-Jacques Bourvis

"Columbia Crest could become our winery of the year 2020!!!"


Staff Wine Focus with Wayne Alleyne

"A hidden gem in the Dhall and Nash portfolio."


Staff Wine Focus with Shana Cameron

"It's Spring and what better wine to encapsulate the season than with Folium - Latin for leaf."


Staff Wine Focus with Aimée Hopwood

"The ultimate embodiment of freshness! Just so yummy"


Staff Wine Focus with Laura O’Loughlin

"One of the most iconic Champagnes with a reputation that precedes itself..."


Staff Wine Focus with John Filmer

"Idiotic by name, but not by nature... A great Australian Shiraz!"


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