Why Pinot Noir may be the best wine for your health

Red wine, in general, has been touted as good for one's health because of its anti-oxidant properties making it better for heart and blood flow. But is one red variety better than another?

Janiene Bayliss recognised for her work in Aotearoa's wine sector

Janiene Bayliss, who is co-owner of Ata Mara winery near Cromwell, has been recognised by Decanter for her work in the wine industry.

Meet The Winemakers, Pinot NoirCameron DouglasApril 25, 2021Decanter, Women in Wine, Central Otago

Sommeliers Use Social Media to Connect Communities and Advance the Industry

Wine influencers, HospitalityCameron DouglasApril 18, 2021Sommeliers, Social Media

Elephant Hill appoints new head winemaker

Meet The Winemakers, Press ReleaseCameron DouglasApril 18, 2021Elephant Hill, Hugh Crichton, Vidal

WINTER F.A.W.C! READY TO BE DEVOURED

2021 Winter F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic programme announced

Cameron DouglasApril 15, 2021

Curating an interesting and profitable wine list

Curating an interesting and profitable wine list for a restaurant has specific challenges around a target audience, style of cuisine, capabilities of the front of house team, raw talent in the kitchen and pricing for bottle and by the glass.

HospitalityStudio Nash DigitalApril 12, 2021Wine List, NZ Wine

What is Mediadoping?

UK based Dr. Jamie Goode recently published an article on social media influencers and how some ‘influencers’ of wine aren’t playing fair…

Wine influencers, Wine issuesCameron DouglasApril 5, 2021Mediadoping

Does Wine Lose Its Spirit When the Alcohol Is Removed?

Does wine lose its ‘spirit’ when the alcohol is removed? Nonalcoholic wines fill a need for the sober and occasionally abstinent, and the new generation of alcohol-free wines are promising…..

DiscussionCameron DouglasApril 4, 2021Zero alcohol

A taste of Provenance from Misha's Vineyard

A vertical tasting of ‘08-‘18 High Note Pinot Noir, ‘08–‘15 Verismo Pinot Noir, and the ‘08-‘18 Limelight Riesling from Misha’s Vineyard. There’s a true sense of provenance for these fine Bendigo wines, made with the utmost care and attention to detail.

Meet The Winemakers, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Vertical TastingStudio Nash DigitalMarch 30, 2021

Gimblett Gravels 2018 Annual Vintage Selection

I was sent the 2018 selection from the Gimblett Gravels Association. Here you can read my independent review, thoughts and tasting notes on some world-class wines from this beautiful little sub-region…

Red blend, SyrahStudio Nash DigitalMarch 22, 2021Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay

Q&A with Sophie Parker-Thomson Master of Wine

Sophie Parker-Thomson, co-owner of Blank Canvas Wines, is the latest Kiwi to achieve her Master of Wine. She’s the first to do so from the South Island and just the 15th in New Zealand! I asked her a few questions about the exam, her research paper, and what’s next.

Meet The WinemakersStudio Nash DigitalMarch 15, 2021Master of Wine, News, Blank Canvas

Celebrating the Good Times

Every time I hear the word ‘Celebrate’ I immediately think of two things: Sparkling wine – usually Champagne, and Cool and the Gang – great disco music from the 1980s.

Cameron DouglasMarch 9, 2021

On the Road, on a Plane - at an Event