I was fortunate to attend the 2010 International Chardonnay Challenge forum and awards dinner last week. Firstly, I would like to congratulate Prue Younger and her team of helpers and judges for a wonderful event. With the rise of wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris, Chardonnay has suffered a decline in consumption but [...]
21 September, 2009 – 12:05 pm
Starting to plan a party? Check out this video from Howcast about planning for the amount of alcohol you will need. Hmmmm… we think it might need to be updated for NZ conditions! If you want some wine advice for a party you are planning call one of our wine advisors on 0508 946372. We [...]
28 January, 2009 – 7:52 pm
1. Leaving it till the last minute. We may be biased here but the best place to buy wine in New Zealand is online. Do your research well in advance and you’ll be sure to get the best deals delivered straight to your place. 2. Try before you buy big. Why buy a whole case [...]