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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

Sugarloaf Ridge vineyard view
Sugarloaf Ridge 2007 releases absolute blinders!

Originally intended to be part of my larger project “Australia Benchmark Chardonnay Producers” I am sure readers will not mind if I… read more

Learn how to pronounce German Wines!

Watch the video and listen to our speakers to learn how to pronounce the most important terms connected with German Wines. From… read more

When you’re hot, you’re hot. And when you’re not, you’re definitely not

Readers of the Wandering Palate may have noticed that I rarely write negative reviews on restaurants, with a self-compliance adopting the old… read more

Another great lunch at The Town Mouse – Melbourne

A fleeting visit through Melbourne on the way back from Singapore allowed time for only one lunch, so a return to the… read more

The Avoca Hotel – a grand old gold rush hotel in central Victoria, serving fine food and local wines

As you travel about country Victoria, in every small town the best buildings are the Banks, the Churches, and of course the… read more

The Sommelier’s Palate – Jesus M. Evangelista III, CS, sommelier at Vino at Trios wine bar, Alhambra, California

(pronounced suh-mal-‘yAy) In Medieval Provençal times they were saumaliers, animal pack drivers who evolved during Middle French kingdom to become court officials… read more

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