The (saddest) effect of Covid-19 on the wine industry

“The agriculture industry has a higher rate of mental health issues and a higher suicide risk in the country per capita than in the city. Low crops, drought, inherited farms, unemployment, to name a few.”

DiscussionCameron DouglasSeptember 13, 2021COVID-19, Agriculture, Mental Health

Is wine losing its hold?

StudyCameron DouglasSeptember 6, 2021wineintelligence.com, Interesting reads

Champagne Growers Vote to Change Century-Old Rule

EcologyCameron DouglasSeptember 6, 2021Champagne, Farming, Growing grapes

Not like Your Sommelier

A couple of wine industry friends and mates - Duncan and Sam - remind us all not to get too serious about wine and just enjoy a sip and a good laugh.

Cameron DouglasSeptember 6, 2021Sommelier, Sommeliers, Sam Neill, Duncan Forsyth

Storing your wine and the importance of temperature control

Whether your wine purchases are for investment, immediate consumption, or future enjoyment, the transportation and storage of a single bottle or cases are critical to the condition and ultimate enjoyability when opened.

DiscussionCameron DouglasSeptember 6, 2021Wine storage, Cellaring, Wine Cellar, Temperature control

Growing wine grapes at home

Although wine can be made from any type of grape, wine grapes are in a class of their own if you’re looking to produce a rich and complex wine…..

Cameron DouglasSeptember 6, 2021Rachel Brown, Growing grapes

Interview with Regan McCaffery and Vine Vela from the Glengarry's group - Aoteroa

Cameron DouglasAugust 31, 2021

Kumeu River Mate's Vineyard suffers damage in rain storm

Kumeu River Mate's Vineyard suffered damage in a rain storm.

NewsCameron DouglasAugust 31, 2021Kumeu River, Flooding, Chardonnay, Auckland

Fires in Provence

Wild fires in Provence too close to some vineyards

Cameron DouglasAugust 31, 2021

Some of the best international wines available in New Zealand

While it’s super important to support local producers, exploring and comparing imported examples can also be fun.

Wine RecommendationsStudio Nash DigitalAugust 30, 2021International Wines, France, Spain, Italy, Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rioja

Appellation Marlborough Wine - AMW - 2021 report

Cameron DouglasAugust 30, 2021

Five great food and wine pairings that work

These were originally published in the 2020 Summer Edition of World of Wine, where I matched these delicious dishes with some stunning wines from New Zealand.

Wine & Food MatchingCameron DouglasAugust 24, 2021Recipes, Wine & Food, World of Wine

On the Road, on a Plane - at an Event