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 […]
THE CHIEF’S CHOICE
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
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
How did Chardonnay become so loved… and so misunderstood at the same time?
Malo wine whānau, This week’s newsletter actually started the best way most good wine stories do… with a proper yarn.
Normanby: More than a Bottle shop
Kia ora Wine Whānau, Two weeks ago I wrote about a quick, unannounced pop-in to Normanby Fine Wines & Spirits