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About tigchandler

English-born, lived several years in Wellington, NZ, then in Adelaide, South Australia, and recently moved back to New Zealand. With an economics background, I have worked in researching wine consumption patterns, marketing, economics and social media at the University of Adelaide. I also worked a vintage and in wineries in McLaren Vale so have seen both the research/analytical side of the industry and the practical/hands-on side. I have retail experience and many ongoing industry links all around Australia and overseas. This blog reflects my ongoing passion for everything related to the wine industry.

Dry, spicy – ask Bananas

Posted on August 2, 2010 by tigchandler

Bananas – my beanie bag spider monkey from Cairns – not a shy retiring character as you can see – is so bananas about my latest NZ gewürz he had to pose with it before he let me taste. And … Continue reading →

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Matua Valley – still SB pacesetters

Posted on July 28, 2010 by tigchandler

Here I am again, unashamedly ranting on about wines that have tickled my fancy. I’m on the NZ theme since I just got back from there, and between work commitments visited some iconic wineries including Matua Valley in West Auckland.   Matua … Continue reading →

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Get into it! Oh boy…

Posted on July 13, 2010 by tigchandler

OK so my veneer is very thin – my main reason for this blog – to share my passion for wine. I know there are lots of us out there – now there’s one more! I am just polishing off … Continue reading →

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New Zealand Wine Centre – what a find!

Posted on July 13, 2010 by tigchandler

I was lucky enough to take a trip to the land of the long white cloud and while in Napier, Hawke’s Bay, I saw an advert for the New Zealand Wine Centre. On arrival I was delighted to find a … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on July 13, 2010 by tigchandler

Hello world! Introducing tigchandler – a wine-obsessed globetrotter with an affiliation to several countries and very strange accent – I am intending to post some interesting wine articles and will welcome all constructive feedback.  Bear with me while I find … Continue reading →

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