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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

Shanghai Duck Run and Red envelopes

Our Shanghai correspondent, Mick Knuppel, resurfaces and reports on the TarraWarra Estate Pinot Noir Australasia Duck Run

Paul Day – Sculptor

On our last trip to Burgundy we had the good fortune to meet with the highly talented sculptor, Paul Day, an Englishman… read more

Sommelier Shalom Chin on Barbera in Piedmont – the People’s champion

While Nebbiolo makes up only 3 to 6 precent of the grapes grown in Piedmont, Barbera is the most widely grown grape… read more

Champagne, Bubbly Beauties
Bubbly Beauties

It’s time to put some fizz into the holidays – without flattening your bank account. Why do bubbles captivate us so much?… read more

The Sommelier’s Palate – Jeff Taylor, Head Sommelier at Eleven Madison Park in New York City

 “I am really impressed with the quality and balance of Chardonnays, Pinot Noir and Syrahs coming from some new winemakers in the… read more

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New Zealand Pinot Noir is World Beater

Martinborough Pinot Noir scoops top prize from 10,983 entries in world’s biggest wine show A small winery from Wairarapa which only planted… read more

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