Eating Georgia – The country not the state

Georgia food tour hosted by Janice Kirkwood and Sue Dempsey One of the best ways to get to know any country is… read more
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
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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Sam Neill “Cornucopia Vitus” – This is mandatory viewing… and finally, there’s a good use for cabernet sauvignon grapes
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
Shalom Chin Beaujolais Blog Part 2 – More than just Nouveau

14/11/2011 A closer look at the vines, a visit to a great producer in the region, and the future for Beaujolais. Part… read more
Best Winery Restaurant of the Year – Carrick, Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand

Winery restaurants are sprouting like vine shoots in spring, indicative of the burgeoning wine tourism in vineyards regions the world over.
Moscato Mania & the little Rascal

Moscato – A perception problem In Piedmont, you cannot go to Asti and leave without tasting Moscato. Moscato di Canelli, known as… read more
Sam Neill of Two Paddocks debut in Singapore
Two Paddocks Sam Neill Singapore Debut

Unparalleled, sensuous Pinot Noir perfectly matched to Peking Duck at Imperial Treasure on October 20th 2010 Acclaimed actor, Sam Neill, is equally… read more
Highbank Coonawarra Sunset, Australia
Coonawarra gone wrong

Modern farming techniques and big business are sapping the Australian region’s potential, but there is hope, writes Curtis Marsh. In comparing the… read more
Another brilliant lunch at Carrick Winery, Bannockburn, Central Otago

I had lunch at Carrick Winery yesterday (Oct 15th) and can report that they are going from strength to strength with new… read more
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