Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
27 October, 2021
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…
31 August, 2021
The Love Child of Prosecco & Rosé is Here
This year’s summertime splash is painted pink. And it sparkles!
15 June, 2021
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.
23 March, 2021
Focus On: Racy Riesling
How does a seemingly vapid “sweet” white wine capture the hearts and minds of serious wine enthusiasts?
1 December, 2020
The Xmas Spirit: Festive Digestif Wines
Get into the Xmas SPIRIT and make your party hummm!
1 December, 2020
Sweet Tooth Central: Festive Dessert Wines
This Xmas make your tastebuds twinkle – with our seductive, sensuous "stickies".
1 December, 2020
The Obligatory Fizz: Festive Sparkling Wines
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle – pop open a bottle of bubbly and relax!
20 October, 2020
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”!
10 March, 2020
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.
19 February, 2020
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.
5 February, 2020
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.
18 December, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Jean-Jacques Bourvis
"Columbia Crest could become our winery of the year 2020!!!"
4 October, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Shana Cameron
"It's Spring and what better wine to encapsulate the season than with Folium - Latin for leaf."
28 August, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Aimée Hopwood
"The ultimate embodiment of freshness! Just so yummy"
31 July, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Laura O’Loughlin
"One of the most iconic Champagnes with a reputation that precedes itself..."
26 June, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with John Filmer
"Idiotic by name, but not by nature... A great Australian Shiraz!"