Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
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!"
21 May, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Sweetha Shetty
"This wine is just as lovely as the winemaker herself, Julianne Brogden."
23 April, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Matt Haussrer
"This month has seen me salivating at the release of Mountford Estate's 2014 Hommage a l'Alsace..."
27 March, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Tori Haysom
"Vincent Carême's "Le Peu Morier" is the epitome of what I call magic and is my current love..."
25 February, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Owen Wood
"A renowned wine that is incredibly affordable that I always delight in introducing to our dinner guests."
7 February, 2019
A Half Dozen Rosés Sure to Woo Your Special Someone
What if the roses that we’ve come to know and love were drinkable? What if they were actually rosés?!
24 January, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Michael Hanna
"In my opinion the Fernando de Castilla Antique Oloroso is by far one of the most complex and delicious wines in our…
19 December, 2018
Festive Picks: Armand de Brignac ‘Ace of Spades’ Gold Brut Champagne
“The nose is full of flavours and rich with notes of white flowers and crème patissière. However, the palate is crisp,…
18 December, 2018
Festive Picks: 2016 Ogier Côtes du Rhone Blanc
Pure golden straw colour in the glass. On the nose; subtle hints of delicate flowers (rose, peony,) harmonize with…
17 December, 2018
Festive Picks: 1995 Chateau Climens
“A butterscotch, dried pineapple, kumquat and wax-resin bouquet that is well defined and now fully open for business.…