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Category Archives: New World wine
If you’ve got it flaunt it – the stunning dry gewürz from Marlborough’s Johanneshof
My readers know that I am a lover of gewürztraminer, especially the great producers of Alsace and New Zealand. If in doubt see the articles for Hugel, Brookfields and Coopers Creek. I haven’t indulged this passion for a while so … Continue reading
Posted in Gewurztraminer, New World wine, NZ wine, Wine varietals and blends
Tagged gewurztraminer, Johanneshof, Marlborough, NZ wine
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Marzemino! Mozart loved this wine!
Mozart must have loved his wine because this is a true wine-lover’s wine. This New Zealand beauty was my first taste of this Italian red grape, which features in one of Mozart’s most well-known operas, Don Giovanni: Versa il vino! … Continue reading
Posted in European wine, New World wine, NZ wine, Wine varietals and blends
Tagged Centre City, Church Road, Hawke's Bay, Marzemino, NZ wine
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BK Wines – reigniting the passion and firing the senses!
Brendon Keys of BK Wines reminds me of the day I first got that ‘wow’ factor from a wine and of all the standout wines I ever tasted. This is artisan winemaking at its best. It reawakens that excitement and … Continue reading
Chill out and get serious in Vic’s Yarra Valley!
As a lover of good wine residing in South Australia and regularly visiting New Zealand, and therefore thoroughly spoiled with an endless supply of great wines, it was time I reminded myself of other iconic wine regions in Australia. So … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, New World wine, Pinot noir, Sangiovese, Syrah/Shiraz, Wine events, Wine news
Tagged Chandon, chardonnay, De Bortoli, Train Trak, Yarra Valley, Yering Station
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An oldie but goodie! Angove of South Australia wins big with its aged Clare riesling
Angove Family Winemakers – one of South Australia’s oldest and most renowned wineries and winemaking families continues to impress the world, winning a haul of trophies at the 2012 International Wine Challenge in London for the 2006 Vineyard Select Clare Valley … Continue reading
Crazy, bonkers, mad, brilliant and brave!
This may not be the punchline we normally associate with Jamie Oliver, England’s quirky no-nonsense Essex-born chef, restaurateur and celebrity, or with a classy winery from South Australia – but in this case that’s exactly what it is! Jamie Oliver and … Continue reading
Chinese wine consumption today – through the eyes of a Tianjin retailer
Many of the traditional wine markets around the world, such as the US and European countries exhibit relatively mature total demand characteristics, although patterns of demand are constantly shifting. Wine marketers wishing to capitalise on expanding wine markets are tending … Continue reading
Bird in Hand – a rare breed beats the world’s best
For those of us who love our wines we all know that there are some wineries where you try one wine and love it and then try another and think – hmmm not so impressive… It’s not often you come … Continue reading
Academia and industry – when it really works! The University of Auckland and Goldie Wines
In July 2011 I read about the University of Auckland acquiring an established Waiheke Island vineyard and winery called Goldwater. The deal meant that the university has taken ownership and the vineyard and associated facilities are effectively now an extension … Continue reading
University of Adelaide graduates thrive in the world’s southernmost winemaking region
The region of Central Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand, sits astride the 45th parallel, making it the southernmost winemaking region in the world. This stunningly beautiful region is reminiscent of Switzerland with snow-capped mountains to over 2,000m, … Continue reading
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