After tasting dozens of Chardonnays from Hawke's Bay's 2020 vintage, I then had the challenging task of selecting just 12 that hit the spot for value, taste, and winemaker's skill….
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World Cocktail Day was Friday 13th May. Here are a few cocktails to celebrate from Cardrona Distillery…
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VinePair breaks down a few of the industry’s more regulated eco-related terms: organic, biodynamic, and sustainable.
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The skills shortages are a global issue and it's not just hospitality affected…
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In other appellations around the world, the connection between terroir and ancient seashell deposits is well documented and theorised. Why not dino excrement as well.
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A review of the land appellation in Champagne. This could mean additional villages are recognised, or not.
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Winter F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic is back and hotter than ever with more than 45 events running throughout Hawke’s Bay in June.
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New research shows that non-Saccharomyces yeasts could be an effective way to cut sulfur dioxide use in the cellar—and even the vineyard.
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Here is my selection for Decanter’s Expert Choice.
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The San Luis Obispo Coast is the newest American Viticultural Area (AVA)…
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It may have been the hottest vintage on record and the driest for 75 years but how were the wines showing? What were the key characteristics of the vintage? How did the whites compare to the reds? And which are the wines to have on your radar?
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Nick Picone is the new Chief Winemaker for Sacred Hill…
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