Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc was the fizz of choice for many Kiwis this Christmas and following…
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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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The hill debate continues
Last month after visiting Waipara for the first time, I noticed that the vast majority…
Once again, the question of problem drinking and how to remedy it has reared its…
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Where’s all the Sauvignon?
Crikey, who’d have thought it would be so difficult to get a bottle of Sauvignon…
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Waitaki awakening
On my tour of New Zealand’s wine regions, there have been a few wineries pulling…
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The whiter side of Hawkes Bay
White varieties in New Zealand’s Hawkes Bay cover more than half of the region’s vineyard…
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Syrah vs Cabernet in Hawkes Bay
Hawkes Bay Syrah hit the headlines in the early 2000s. Its Rhone-style aromas of black…
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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…