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 17, 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.…
December 14, 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.
December 13, 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…
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.
November 27, 2018
Pelissero: Authentic Italian Wines
Pelissero wines can be found on the lists of every Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in the world!
November 27, 2018
Champagne Billecart-Salmon at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards
We had the great pleasure of serving our Billecart-Salmon champagne to the Top 200 companies of New Zealand.
November 19, 2018
Digby Fine English: Visiting One of the Finest ‘English Fizz’ Producers
Sir Digby was instrumental in English wine history. In the 1630's he created handblown glass for wine bottles.
November 14, 2018
Julicher Estate: Wind, Wine & Wagging Tails
Fine hosts, boutique wine, vineyard views and wagging tails? It doesn't get much better.
November 5, 2018
Billecart-Salmon Bicentenary Soirée
An ultra-exclusive soirée to celebrate the Maison Billecart-Salmon's 200th Birthday.
October 30, 2018
Budburst Natural Wine Festival 2018
The collection of wines one will find at this event is exceptional, rare and deliciously unique.
October 16, 2018
Alphonse Mellot: Pure Sauvignon Brilliance
The wines from Alphonse Mellot are special due to their prime location in Sancerre and their long family connection…
October 12, 2018
Folium: A Special Winemakers Degustation
Kazuya and Folium - what a match! The artistry of the dishes took most of my attention coupled with the outstanding…
October 4, 2018
Cocktail: La Marca Prosecco Spring Soirée
If the hints of sunshine and cherry blossoms are making you pine for a special springtime cocktail, look no further.
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…