Until now, wine delivered in bag-in-box packaging has rightly earned the reputation of being a lower quality, cheaper wine. Dicey Caretaker, as Matt Dicey likes to refer to his role of winemaking, argues that this doesn’t need to be the case.
Read MoreI remebering meeting Judy and Tim Finnn many years ago at a wine tasting event. I was so impressed with the wines back then I became an instant fan. More recently I have…
Read MoreClimate change and its numerous impacts have had an effect on all of us in one way or another. Whether you agree with this or not is up to you, but….
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Read MoreWhether you buy your wine online, at a local liquor outlet or specialist wine store, your decision has to be made partly or wholly on trust - that you’re given sound advice, the label descriptions are accurate, and the wine will suit your needs and tastes.
Read MoreSome of the best wines I have tasted so far this year and not given away to family and friends - meaning Janet and I have enjoyed more than a glass each of these wines with dinner – are listed below. It’s not the complete list…
Read MoreLearning to taste wine is a skill for anyone willing to learn how their palate works can master. As a teenager I used to buy only what the budget could afford, which was often bag-in-box velluto rosso red, and on special occasions I would buy Wolf Blass red label.
Read MoreI always thought Paul was a southland born lad, he seems so connected to the land, but I was wrong, he’s was born in Hamilton “the mighty Tron” as he likes to call it. His mum is from Hamilton too and his dad from France.
Read MoreRiesling challenge 2022 - Entries open
Read MoreElaine Chukan Brown is a writer, speaker, and educator specialising in wine, personal empowerment, and social justice. She is the executive editor for USA wine at JancisRobinson.com.
Read MoreThree major furnaces has severely reduced the availability of glass bottles across Europe
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