Margan Wines: Barrels, Barbera and a Front-Row Welcome
A rugby handshake, a garden on the plate, and the first Barbera ever planted in the Hunter. Mālō e lelei
The Clubhouse
The people behind the wine. Winemakers, venue owners, the Premier Ligne crew.
Rugby and Wine: What’s Been Hiding in Our Name
I just want to write a piece about the significance of a pivot. I wouldn’t say it’s a pivot or
The Wine Room by David Nash: A Hidden Gem, a Last-Minute Yes
VIP guests from Tonga, a change of plans, and an afternoon I’ll never forget. Mālō e lelei and bonjour, fellow
Pyramid Valley: The Story in the Glass Is Winning
A limestone hill, a swamp full of moa bones, and why wine with a real identity matters more than ever.
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
Help Us Build Premier Ligne
We have been showing up every week – sharing experiences, learning about wine, and hopefully giving you something worth reading.
An Introduction, Over a Glass
I have not properly introduced myself yet. My name is Ofa Helotu Faingaanuku, but people call me Ofa for short.
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
Unannounced, Unforgettable: Normanby Fine Wine & Spirits, Auckland (Part 1 of 2)
Malo e lelei Wine Lovers, This week’s newsletter is a little different – we’re running it in two parts. Why?
From Paris to Sydney Harbour: The Story Behind a Beloved French Restaurant Family
For more than 25 years, Alena Rayrolles has quietly shaped how Sydney experiences French cuisine. Her journey didn’t begin on