Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
December 12, 2018
Festive Picks: 2018 Bohemian The Dancer Rosé
Soft entry to the stage, with cool, fresh acidity that drives the red berry and floral characters across the palate.…
December 11, 2018
Festive Picks: 2014 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Orange marmalade and apricot liqueur explode on the nose. The palate is dense and rich but enhanced with a beautiful…
December 10, 2018
Festive Picks: NV Egly-Ouriet Brut Tradition Grand Cru
Its rippling intensity juxtaposes magnificently with marvellous acid line, underscored by prominent, fine chalk…
December 7, 2018
Festive Picks: 2015 Sacha Lichine Le Coq Rouge
Notes of red fruits, strawberries and cherries. Round, crunchy, good length and great freshness.
December 6, 2018
Festive Picks: Fernando de Castilla Amontillado Rare Old Class
Fascinatingly complex raisined, nutty, tangy nose. Flatteringly sweet at first, easing into semi dry at the finish…
December 5, 2018
Festive Picks: La Marca Piccolos 3 Pack
This is a delightfully fresh and elegant Prosecco with apple and nutty flavours on a frothy and lively palate.
December 3, 2018
Why are Côtes du Rhône Wines so Yummy with BBQs?
Our passion for wine means you'll often find the D&N team judiciously putting the beers to one side at the family BBQ.
October 2, 2018
La Marca Piccolos: The Absolute Must-Have Springtime Sparklers
Cherry blossoms, frolicking lambs and daylight savings screams one thing to us here at Dhall & Nash - La Marca! As the…
September 5, 2018
Duckhorn Vineyards: The Merlot that Dethroned Cabernet as the King of California
Duckhorn ‘Three Palms’ Napa Valley Merlot (2014) has made history by being named the Number 1 Wine in the World in 2017…
May 4, 2018
The Top 12 Wines of Paul Jaboulet Aîné: Countdown Overview
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné, one of the finest wine estates in history, has arrived in New Zealand. This famous…
May 3, 2018
#1: 2013 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle
A gorgeous intensity of plum, spice and grilled meat on the nose. Cloves and hints of dried spices. This is a big,…
May 2, 2018
#2: 2014 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Muscat de Beaumes
Orange, marmalade and apricot liqueur literally explode on the nose. The palate is dense, rich but enhanced with a…
April 30, 2018
#3: 2015 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône P45 Rouge
Aromas of red fruits, spices and lavender. The mouth is surprising and gourmet, it offers a beautiful roundness with…
April 27, 2018
#4: 2012 Paul Jaboulet Aîné La Petite Chapelle
Bright, mineral-accented red and dark berry aromas are complicated by notes of fresh violet and spicecake. At once…
April 26, 2018
#5: 2014 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côte Rôtie Les Jumelles
Beautiful floral expressions of Northern Rhône Syrah with notes of peony, pot-pourri and black olives with a rich and…
April 24, 2018
#6: 2016 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes Hermitage Domaine Mule Blanche
Forward and fresh, marked by toasted-grain notes and pineapple fruit. There's ample weight and concentration in this…
April 23, 2018
#7: 2014 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert
Possessing an uncommon inky colour as well as rock solid notes of black raspberries, ground peppery and distinct…
April 19, 2018
#8: 2015 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage le Chevalier de Stérimberg
A medium-bodied, pure, energetic white that offers fabulous minerality, crisp white peach and a touch of hazelnut on…
April 18, 2018
#9: 2016 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône P45 Blanc
Brilliant golden yellow colour, the nose is intense and expressive with aromas of apricot and citrus as well as floral…
April 16, 2018
#10: 2015 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Gigondas Pierre Aiguille
An elegant, polished wine from this estate, made from 80% Grenache and 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre. It offers a…