Are We Drinking Less Wine or Just Drinking Better?
I heard the numbers on the radio on Monday morning. Then I spent all week thinking about what they actually
THE CHIEF’S CHOICE
Old World Rules, New World Question
On Ofa’s piece, and why the new world might need to start protecting its own names too. Ofa raised an
Organic or Biodynamic: What’s Actually in the Glass?
Two words that get thrown around a lot at the wine table. Today we sort out what they actually mean.
You Don’t Have to Finish It.
Open It Tuesday, Enjoy It Friday – Marketing at it’s best Mālō e lelei, fellow wine explorers. Four bottles. That
Chenin Blanc: The Wine South Africa Kept for Itself
A grape that left France, found a home at the bottom of Africa, and still costs less than it should.
One Weekend. Fifty Wineries. Countless Discoveries.
Why Winetopia Auckland 2026 is every wine lover’s playground. There are only a handful of events on the New Zealand
Agriculture vs Industrial wines
Has Winemaking Changed Forever? “The greatest wines aren’t made by the busiest winemakers. They’re made by those who know when
The Secret Life of Oak – Part 1: French Oak vs American Oak
Before I ever studied wine, there was one question I always wanted answered. What role does oak actually play in
Barolo: Pale in the Glass, Powerful in the Soul
Last week, Ofa mentioned Piedmont, Barolo, Barbaresco and Nebbiolo in his intro. He talked about how these wines can look
The Wine Map Is Moving
From Champagne to Barossa to New Zealand, climate is reshaping the way wine grows, tastes, and evolves. Over the last