I know and probably many of you know - that from first-hand experience how my own wine consumption went up in 2020.
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I am regularly asked about the differences between a Master Sommelier and Master of Wine qualification, and what led me to pursue my title…
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I was so excited by the 2019s after tasting them with Michael, Paul and Marijana in 2020 I knew these wines would sell out fast, the quality was outstanding. And they did. The 2020s I thought will be just as good, but I did not really know how good until I tasted through the lineup at Kumeu River HQ on July 31st, 2021.
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I recently tasted 12 back vintages of the revered Esk Valley The Terraces. Afterwards, I chatted with Gordon Russell, Esk Valley’s winemaker…
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In Celebration of Organic Wine Week - Sept 19th-26th
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Indevin signs conditional agreement to buy Villa Maria.
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2021 vintage was a cool spring and January followed by a warm dry autumn which perfectly ripened a smaller than average crop. The grape volume was down by 20% as was the average bunch size.
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The Art Series is a remarkable new development from respected Marlborough wine producer, Lawson’s Dry Hills. This year there is a limited production of just 300 hand-numbered bottles of each wine.
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Waitaki winemakers have been among the lucky ones this year, reaping a solid harvest despite a challenging year for New Zealand growers as a whole.
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I recently had the pleasure of hosting 50 Sommeliers in the UK, via a Webinar, bringing them up to speed on New Zealand Wine.
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I have tasted several wines from cans recently. My reactions have been mixed, from terribly average to quite intriguing. A wonderful article from Wine Spectator discussing the rise of canned wine and breaking tradition within wine.
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I shared a couple of wines with Damien Yvon, Winemaker at Clos Henri. We discussed the wonderful Clos Henri, Damien’s experience in the world of wine and what the future holds.
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