Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
14 December, 2018
Festive Picks: 2015 Vincent Carême L’Ancestrale
Delicate and creamy on the palate with a long, lingering finish. The nose holds hints of toastiness and white fruits.
13 December, 2018
Festive Picks: 2013 Ferreira Late Bottled Vintage Porto
This is a dry, dark and dense wine. It has concentrated tannins and intense fruit that gives power. Spice tones, a hint…
12 December, 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.…
11 December, 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…
10 December, 2018
Festive Picks: NV Egly-Ouriet Brut Tradition Grand Cru
Its rippling intensity juxtaposes magnificently with marvellous acid line, underscored by prominent, fine chalk…
7 December, 2018
Festive Picks: 2015 Sacha Lichine Le Coq Rouge
Notes of red fruits, strawberries and cherries. Round, crunchy, good length and great freshness.
6 December, 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…
5 December, 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.
3 December, 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.
2 October, 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…
5 September, 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…
4 May, 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…
3 May, 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,…
2 May, 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…
30 April, 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…
27 April, 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…
26 April, 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…
24 April, 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…
23 April, 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…
19 April, 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…