Seifried Family Winemakers
Seifried Estate Family Winemakers are among the early pioneers of the modern winemaking era in Nelson, and indeed, New Zealand.…
Blackenbrook Vineyards 2020 vintage
A few weeks ago Ursula Schwarzenbach asked me if I would like to visit them to taste their 2020 vintage…
NAKED WINE – The natural wine movement
There is a worldwide trend in grape growing and winemaking, where very few or no chemicals are used in the…
Middle Earth Wines new release
It has taken a while but the first 2020 vintage new release wine crossed my desk, and my tongue soon…
The Taylor Fladgate partnership will be releasing a Classic Vintage for 2018.
Taylor’s has announced that it will release a classic Taylor’s Vintage Port from 2018. Comments are as follows: Adrian Bridge,…
Kismet Whiskey Tasting and Hopgood’s Food Pairings
In keeping with my responsible drinking mantra of ‘drink less but drink better’ I have been enjoying the occasional quality…
Fine Wines of New Zealand 2020 selection announced
A total of 95 wines from across New Zealand have been selected as part of the Fine Wines of New…
Grape expectations as entries open for 2020 New World Wine Awards
Media Release Entries are now open to the 2020 New World Wine Awards and the judges are eagerly awaiting the…