Jasper Hill current vintages

Loyal followers of Jasper Hill in Australia will know that their wines sell out on release in August each year with the… read more
On the New Zealand Wine and Culinary Route – First Stop: Auckland, Part 1

First Published on robertparker.com Wine Journal Aug 16 2016 For most of the world, New Zealand is very remote and evokes iconographic… read more
Craft’d Wine + Spirits Fest 2019

Celebrating Independents Tickets now on sale! Craft’d Wine + Spirits Fest 2019 tickets now on sale! Sunday, 21 July 2019 GridAKL /… read more
Bass Phillip New Release 2017 Pinot Noirs

Tasting through the new release 2017 Pinot Noirs from Bass Phillip has been both fascinating and immensely gratifying. Having known Phillip Jones… read more
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The Wild Side of Central Otago

First Published on Robert Parker Wine Journal Dec 6 2016 There’s something about venison that brings out the hunger for the wild… read more
South African vineyard uses Indian runner ducks control pests sustainably

  Now this is my kind of sustainable pest control, ducks!! Check out article on Dominion Post online http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/africa/80509549/south-african-vineyard-uses-indian-runner-ducks-control-pests-sustainably
Ipoh Dreaming… on a Chinese New Year’s Day

I have been coming to the town of Ipoh for almost 20 years now and yet it still remains an enigma to… read more
Marlborough Rising – Wellingtons other ‘local’ Wine Region

Reflecting on the brilliant and bountiful Wellington on a Plate festival held recently, I had the opportunity of frequenting the pop-up Match… read more
Pinot Noir Avatar – Singapore Chef Samia Ahad shares her Perfect Match to New Zealand Pinot Noir – Lamb Shanks Scented with Persian Limes

Last November, 2012, the Family of Twelve, www.familyoftwelve.co.nz a fraternity of 12 of New Zealand’s most successful and enduring artisanal private winemakers… read more
RAFFLES PRASLIN SEYCHELLES INTRODUCES TAILOR-MADE ‘BODY & SOUL’ HOLIDAYS AT THE MOST LUXURIOUS SPA RESORT IN THE SEYCHELLES

Raffles Praslin Seychelles invites guests to experience a new level of wellness indulgence on the idyllic isle of Praslin in the Indian… read more
Our Sommelier of the Year Asia, Khun Cha at Spy Valley, Marlborough

Our Sommelier of the Year Asia, Khun Cha migrates south to Marlborough to visit Spy Valley and takes in the Marlborough Sounds… read more
Best Pizza and Genuinely Friendly Service at Scopa Caffe Cucina – Wellington, New Zealand

Arguably the most contentious of all foods, the appraisal of pizza will always be highly subjective, however the ultimate arbiter has to… read more
Zany Zeus launches new website for New Zealand customers nationwide

The good folks at Zany Zeus have launched a new website www.zanyzeus.co.nz enabling customers throughout the country to purchase its products online… read more
Five Restaurant Recommendations for Osaka

Having been asked for some restaurant recommendations in Osaka the other day, which served as a reminder I am way behind in… read more
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