2014 was an unusual year for reviewing wines. Being pregnant for the first half of…
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“Nelson consistently wins more awards than other wine region in New Zealand, per hectare of…
Back in May, I complained that while the New Zealand wine industry prided itself on…
The 2011 Rugby World Cup finally kicks off in Auckland on Friday night. Thank God…
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£10m fund for promising winemakers
Calling all New Zealand and Australian winemakers that need a hand getting into the UK…
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New Zealand Pinot Noir comes in for criticism
The New Zealand wine industry has got its knickers in a twist over Jancis Robinson’s…
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A Californian’s take on New Zealand Pinot
So, my Wine of the Week is Pyramid Valley’s 2008 Earthsmoke Pinot…
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Highs and lows in Nelson
Nelson has had plenty praise from the wine literati. The region’s press pack proudly contained…
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Nelson’s “tiddlywinks” need to shout louder
So, I’m in Nelson – a 90-minute drive from Marlborough. It’s very different to Marlborough…