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.
The Training Ground
Grapes, regions and how-tos. Home of The Right Pour.
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.
Summer Reds in the Heat – A Wine Chief Answer
A couple of weeks ago, in the 14th newsletter, I shared a wine experience around a Cloud St Rosé Victoria
Côtes de Provence Rosé: what to expect from the world’s iconic pink
When we think of Provence in the south of France, two words come straight to mind: vacation and rosé. Warm
beaujolais & Gamay: the underrated grape that deserves your attention
First things first – say it with me: “Beaujolais” (Boo-juu-laayy)… now try it with your best French accent, nailed it?
The Wine Chief Answers: Why Prosecco Matters in an Aperol Spritz
A few weeks ago in our Premier Pour newsletter, I shared a story about Aperol Spritzes — those bright, bubbly
3 simple ways moves that make you look like you know what you’re doing
We’ve all been there. I have definitely been in that situation myself. When I was living in France, I was
the sweet spot: finding the perfect temperature for every pour
When I was studying in Burgundy, I spent hours in cold, stone cellars, tasting wines straight from the barrel. At
why champagne makes you feel good
I went to the best place I could think of to find out… in the Champagne region in France, I