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Category Archives: NZ wine
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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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
Grape-a-hol: How Big Business is Subverting Artisan Winemaking and the Future of Fine Wine
Introducing Grape-a-hol! Grape-a-hol: How Big Business is Subverting Artisan Winemaking and the Future of Fine Wine, by Michael F. Spratt and Mark L. Feldman As indicated in the title, this book pulls no punches. In summary, “this book exposes the … Continue reading
Posted in New World wine, NZ wine, Private labels, Wine news, Wine2030
Tagged Australian wine, bulk wine, fine wine, generic, Grape-a-hol, NZ wine, Private labels, Wine2030
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Fassina – An SA family treasure
The Fassina family owns and operates a chain of liquor stores in South Australia (SA). Why is Fassina an SA family treasure? Because they have heart and creativity and good honest values. I chatted to Ross Fassina and his daughter … Continue reading
Spicy and suave – the Alsatian sensation – Hugel gewürztraminer
Those who follow the Tigchandler blog will know of my passion for this noble grape – gewürztraminer. This is how the Tig blog was born, reviewing New Zealand’s Brookfields and Coopers Creek gewürztraminers. New Zealand continues to excite with stunning … Continue reading
Posted in European wine, Gewurztraminer, NZ wine, Old World Wine, Wine varietals and blends
Tagged Alsace, gewurztraminer, Hugel
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International #Chardonnay Day!
Thursday 26 May 2011 was International #Chardonnay Day! I saw this event being advertised by Rick Bakas the first director of social media in the wine industry in April 2011 when he toured Australia, as he kicked off this trend … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, McLaren Vale wine, New World wine, NZ wine, Social media, South Australian wine, Wine events
Tagged BK Wines, chardonnay, chardonnay day, Greystone Wines, Pepper Tree Venus Block, Qwoff Boys, Rick Bakas, smcadl, sminoz, socadl, Social media, social media in wine, South Australian wine, Wine2030
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Private labels – back to Australia and back to wine
Introduction Welcome to the fifth and final article in the private label series for Wine2030, a forward-looking wine research network at the University of Adelaide. I have asked questions throughout this series and started to answer some of them – it … Continue reading
Posted in New World wine, NZ wine, Private labels, UK wine, Wine news
Tagged Aldi, Amiri, Australian wine, buyers own brands, Coles, copycat, Cow Bombie, Crittenden, generic, home brand, IKEA, Private labels, private labels in wine, Tangaroa, Tesco, University of Adelaide, Walmart, Wine, Wine2030, Woolworths
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The key to success – building and retaining customer loyalty
“Private label has existed in Europe since the beginning of the 19th century. But it wasn’t until the 1970s when Sainsbury penetrated the European market that private label became an important part of grocery retailing. As in Australia, private label … Continue reading
Posted in New World wine, NZ wine, Private labels, UK wine, Wine news
Tagged Aldi, Australian wine, buyers own brands, Coles, copycat, generic, home brand, IKEA, Private labels, private labels in wine, Tesco, University of Adelaide, Walmart, Wine, Wine2030, Woolworths
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