NZ Wine

V13: Return to Normal Yields Welcomed by All

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.
Dine

Review: Goust-atory Pleasure, Restaurant Goust (Paris, FR)

A new kid on the block with an arsenal of international experience fronting it, Goust sets a formidable standard for fine dining in Paris
NZ Wine

Artful Blending

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
Dine

Mayfair’s Gold: Alloro (London, UK)

Alloro, meaning ‘of gold’ in Italian is a hot restaurant in Mayfair serving fantastic fare from the heart of Italy
NZ Wine

A Promising Grüner Veltliner from Matawhero (Gisborne, NZ)

Some producers of New Zealand's newest aromatic grape variety, Gruner Veltliner, show promise. One of these is from Matawhero in Gisborne.
Dine

Review: Truffle Season in Vaucluse & Dinner at La Beaugraviere (FR)

The evening promised merciful temperatures as we made our way over the Rochegude mountain road at dusk. Passing over the Drome-Vaucluse boundary line, vines like witches hands writhed up through the soil ...
Beer

A Portrayal of Porter

Nothing beats a malty, roasty, toasty, dark beer on a frosty winter's night. Read up on the history of porter, alongside some stunning Kiwi craft versions.
France

A “Legendary” Chateau d’Yquem Vintage

This is the creme de la creme of vinous experiences. I could deliver a soliloquy on the ethereal nature of this wine, indeed I must

Wine Features

V13: Return to Normal Yields Welcomed by All

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. …

NZ Wine A Speedy Vintage Update: Marlborough 2013 →

March 28th | by ladyparker

NZ Wine A toast to the one who made New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc famous the most! →

June 22nd | by ladyparker

Dine

Review: Goust-atory Pleasure, Restaurant Goust (Paris, FR)

A new kid on the block with an arsenal of international experience fronting it, Goust sets a formidable standard for fine dining in Paris…

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Wine Review

Excellent Overall Quality for 2012 Marlborough Sauvignon

April 22nd | by ladyparker

Tasting through some of the 2012 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines over the last six months has been a rewarding experience.
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A Promising Grüner Veltliner from Matawhero (Gisborne, NZ)

2010′s Cracking Pinot Noirs: Bald Hills’ Champion

Two of my Favourite A’s (Amarone)

Unlikely finds in suburban Auckland: Cheap Claret of Cru Classe Status

Beer

Review: DB endeavours to capture NZ craft beer market

Following the theme of small boutique breweries being assimilated by the big guys, outwardly forming one giant cesspit of beer monopolisation, an interesting new tact is being played by Lion’s competitor…