June 19th, 2013 | by ladyparker
With a fill line in the bottom half of the neck purchasing this was always going to be a little dicey. For interest's sake, and because it was also a bit of a bargain ($120), it had to be done!
June 12th, 2013 | by ladyparker
Figures and thoughts about the 2013 New Zealand grape harvest are beginning to circulate, and for all intents and purposes it is wholesome news for all concerned.
May 8th, 2013 | by ladyparker
Unique Tribute Lots Feature at this Year's Hawkes Bay Charity Fine Wine Auction. On land above the Tutaekuri River in New Zealand’s Hawkes Bay lies a very special vineyard
May 7th, 2013 | by ladyparker
Marlborough winemakers were kept on their toes, during what has been described as one of the most “intense” vintages ever experienced in the region
April 22nd, 2013 | by ladyparker
Tasting through some of the 2012 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines over the last six months has been a rewarding experience.
March 28th, 2013 | by ladyparker
It has been a magical summer for holidaymakers, kids and those in the wine industry, though not so much for our farmers. The country is in drought mode, but winegrowers and wine producers alike are rejoicing at what should be a spectacular vintage
February 18th, 2013 | by ladyparker
Some producers of New Zealand's newest aromatic grape variety, Gruner Veltliner, show promise. One of these is from Matawhero in Gisborne.
October 31st, 2012 | by ladyparker
This little wine producing company from Bannockburn in Central Otago has done it again. The gorgeous 2010 Bald Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir took top honours
October 13th, 2012 | by ladyparker
Having been based in Verona for the last six weeks I've had a fair amount of time to taste my way through many local wines
August 15th, 2012 | by ladyparker
Expectations were as low as the top of a scantily clad Playgirl as we journeyed to the only known wine store in a 5 km radius in neighbourhood Auckland
‘Claret’ from Penfold’s: 1979 ‘Special Vintage’ St. Henri
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V13: Return to Normal Yields Welcomed by All
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Review: Goust-atory Pleasure, Restaurant Goust (Paris, FR)
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Artful Blending
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“Vintage 2013 Keeps Marlborough Winemakers on Toes” (Press Release)
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