White varieties in New Zealand’s Hawkes Bay cover more than half of the region’s vineyard…
Syrah vs Cabernet in Hawkes Bay
Hawkes Bay Syrah hit the headlines in the early 2000s. Its Rhone-style aromas of black…
Highs and lows in Nelson
Nelson has had plenty praise from the wine literati. The region’s press pack proudly contained…
Nelson’s “tiddlywinks” need to shout louder
So, I’m in Nelson – a 90-minute drive from Marlborough. It’s very different to Marlborough…
Kekerengu: Marlborough’s new grape source
While many parts of Marlborough are planted out to the max, drive 50 minutes down…
Marlborough’s discount derby
Marlborough was riding high until the 2008 vintage. They couldn’t make Sauvignon Blanc quickly enough.…
Don’t forget Otago’s whites
It’s well known that Central Otago does bloody good Pinot Noir so I’m not going…
Fortunes were made in Central Otago during the 1860’s Gold Rush but not all who…
So I’ve made it to New Zealand to start my new life over here. Only…
Spain has a problem: it needs stronger brands but the system is hindering them.
Cross regional…