Tag Archives: NZ wine

Academia and industry – when it really works! The University of Auckland and Goldie Wines

Posted on July 4, 2012 by tigchandler

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 →

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University of Adelaide graduates thrive in the world’s southernmost winemaking region

Posted on June 7, 2012 by tigchandler

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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Grape-a-hol: How Big Business is Subverting Artisan Winemaking and the Future of Fine Wine

Posted on May 8, 2012 by tigchandler

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 →

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Superb and surprising Australasian tasting at Fassina!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by tigchandler

How lucky am I that I live so close to Fassina Liquor in Somerton Park, Adelaide! They have one great wine-tasting event after another – see for example the mid-winter d’Arenberg tasting showcasing some of McLaren Vale’s best and from … Continue reading →

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Better or wurzer?

Posted on September 8, 2010 by tigchandler

  On my trip to NZ earlier this year I came across a wurzer, a wine I had never heard of – so I had to have it, especially as it had a name similar to one of my favourite … Continue reading →

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When the Kiwi and Aussie stars align…

Posted on August 22, 2010 by tigchandler

I met up with some wine-loving friends for dinner and my contribution to the wine supply was Villa Maria’s 2008 Cellar Selection syrah from Hawke’s Bay, another acquisition from my recent trip to NZ. Everyone contributed their views as I … Continue reading →

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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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