Gewürztraminer: Big Name, Beautiful Wine
A perfumed white wine, a salmon pairing, and a little taste of Ha‘apai Gewürztraminer is not the easiest grape variety […]
THE CHIEF’S CHOICE
Hidden in Plain Sight: Choosing Wine at the Supermarket
Why the quiet bottle on the shelf might be the one worth taking home The supermarket wine aisle. Because this
All Eyes on You: Navigating the Wine List Without the Stress
Who’s been in that situation…the wine list lands in front of you, and somehow, you’re the one expected to choose
Is Wine Losing Gen Z?
Over the past year, I’ve had the chance to host tastings all across Auckland. Different rooms. Different people. Different energy.
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 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
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