Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
7 August, 2019
Eat Drink Love Ponsonby: Sapphire Series Events
Three collaborative events as part of the Eat Drink Love Ponsonby Sapphire Series.
31 July, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Laura O’Loughlin
"One of the most iconic Champagnes with a reputation that precedes itself..."
23 July, 2019
Celebrating Burgundy Premier Cru
We held two outstanding dinners on the same evening for our Burgundy Premier Cru events. What a night!
9 July, 2019
Mollydooker: The Ultimate Wow-Inducing, Crowd-Pleasing Favourite
A powerhouse in every sense of the word, Mollydooker is a crowd-pleasing, wow-inducing, glass-filling favourite.
26 June, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with John Filmer
"Idiotic by name, but not by nature... A great Australian Shiraz!"
4 June, 2019
The Ins and Outs of Burgundy Crus
The more one learns, the more one realises how much remains to be learned of this magical place in east-central France.
21 May, 2019
Staff Wine Focus with Sweetha Shetty
"This wine is just as lovely as the winemaker herself, Julianne Brogden."
29 April, 2019
Les Merveilleux Producteurs: A Natural Wine-Matched Dinner
Four divine courses alongside a selection of the finest natural, biodynamic and organic wines from our portfolio.
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..."
1 April, 2019
Introducing “Les Merveilleux Producteurs”
We have put together a marvellous line-up of 12 natural, organic or biodynamic wines from the Dhall & Nash portfolio…
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..."
21 March, 2019
Vintage Billecart-Salmon Masterclass with Sebastien Papin
An evening of elegant Billecart-Salmon Champagne with Brand Ambassador Sebastien Papin.
11 March, 2019
Flowers Winery: Wilderness Winemakers
The extreme Sonoma Coast is no place for the light-hearted. One of the most beautiful and powerfully raw wine regions.
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."
19 February, 2019
Hawkshead: A Nod to Nature
Everything about Hawkshead is a nod to nature, from the philosophy behind the viticulture to the meaning behind its…
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…
15 January, 2019
Bringing in 2019 with Wine, Sunsets & Tropical Islands
Another year, and another celebration of good food, wine and island life at Vomo in Fiji.
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…