one bottle. $1.4 Millon. why?
This week, a story came out of the US that made the whole wine world pause. A bottle of 1945 […]
don’t judge wine on the first sip
The Second sip is where the truth really shows up. Welcome back to The Premier Pour. Let me say this
Drops of God: a must watch tV series for wine lovers
Mālō e lelei, fellow wine explorers, Some stories stay with you. Some wines do too. And every now and then,
Le Cœur du Champagne
The Heart of Champagne Last night I tasted a bottle of Jean Josselin Champagne, and it reminded me why I
the soil is the strategy
Why New Zealands’s greatest wine advantage starts underground New Zealand and Australia are often called “New World” wine countries. And
The Other NZ Pinot Noir Powerhouse
Why Martinborough deserves your attention Here is a wine truth from up here in Auckland: we can be a little
The No/Low Wave: Still a Wine Moment
Before I write this week’s wine blog I would like to take this moment thank Ofa for covering last week’s
When Tariffs Hit the Glass
What it means for NZ & Australia, and why it’s time to build your home-team line-up Hi Wine Lovers,This week’s
What the Sticker Does Not Tell You
A season can’t be scored The gold sticker catches your eye first.90+ points. Medal. Award winner. It offers comfort. Reassurance.
Grapes Don’t Read Spreadsheets: Wine is agriculture first – and the season sets the schedule
Kia ora wine whānau,Before we get into this one, I need to say it plainly: I take my hat off