Words, Wines & Wonders
From reviews and wine profiles from our extensive portfolio to team updates, events and regional travels – our blog covers it all.
Going For Gold at Grasshopper Rock
They may fly under the radar, but ask anyone who really knows Central Otago, and they’ll tell you: Grasshopper Rock pinot is legendary!
A Century of Moulin-a-Vent and Château des Jacques
It's Happy Birthday to Château des Jacques and their estates' ties to the very first official Beaujolais Cru and the 100-year-old Moulin-à-Vent…
Levant Rising: The Forgotten Vinous Homelands
Outdating even the most established old-world sites, the Levant is home to just Château Marsyas and Domaine de Bargylus, but wine itself.
Vinous Hope Amongst Gabrielle’s Devastation
As Hawkes Bay's 2023 wines start coming through, take a look at where they came from after Cyclone Gabrielle's Devastation of the region.
Introducing Bodegas y Viñedos Leza García
Introducing the Valdepalacios Rioja Red Tempranillo from Bodegas y Viñedos Leza García to the Dhall & Nash stable – your new go-to to impress…
L’Oratoire des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
In the famed vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it doesn’t get more “benchmark” than Maison Ogier’s L’Oratoire des Papes.
Bordeaux 2020: A Classical Vintage
Bordeaux has produced a very fine 2020 vintage, the third in a row, despite having endured a difficult year brought on by multiple challenges
Three Big Wins for Easthope Family Winegrowers
Easthope Family Winegrowers is on a roll with not one, or two, but THREE big award wins under their belt this year with their incredible wines
Vintage Billecart-Salmon Champagne: Wines of Distinction
Clearly, the mystique of Billecart-Salmon’s vintage champagnes has reached far and wide – this is blue-chip buying after all. Vineyards, vintages,…
Johner Estate Presents Lime Hill
At just over 1ha, the Lime Hill Vineyard production is tiny but premium. So called because of it's phenomenal limestone-rich soils.
Champagne & French Fry Day: Top Notch Pairing
Here in NZ, chips, or French fries, are a real national treasure. To celebrate Champagne & French Fry Day we’ve paired eight of our Champagnes (and…
*Chef’s Kiss* Margaritas – Introducing the Famed Besos!
BESOS is the supremely slurp-worthy Margarita premix crafted to heavenly perfection by Mexican maestro, Chef Luis Cabrera. This is his signature…
Champagne & French Fry Day: Top Notch Pairing
Here in NZ, chips, or French fries, are a real national treasure. To celebrate Champagne & French Fry Day we’ve paired eight of our Champagnes (and…
Sparkling Red Sangria
Elevating the tasty, Spanish party punch that everyone knows and loves with a bit of Aussie sparkle.