Win for young Otago viticulturist
The finals of the 2018 Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year competition were held in the Wairarapa at the end of August and the winner was announced at the Bragato dinner in Wellington on August 30.
Wine times
Doing the can-can
Doing the can-can
The proliferation of cask wines in the 1970s and '80s proved to be groundbreaking for the wine industry: democratising wine, and making it accessible and affordable.
Muscat works the gamut of wine styles
Muscat works the gamut of wine styles
Geographers, and those with an interest in the Arab world, will recognise Muscat as the capital of Oman.
Australian reds warm up winter
Australian reds warm up winter
We've had a delightful autumn this year, largely holding the inevitability of winter at bay. Yet with the gathering gloom of the shortest day less than a month away, winter's icy grip is looming.
Value for money wines very appealing
Value for money wines very appealing
Check out this week's wine reviews as we profile some great Pinot Noir in our Wine Times, by Mark Henderson.
No complaints about vegan-friendly wines
No complaints about vegan-friendly wines
Today's article is not about friendly vegans, but rather, what makes a wine vegan (or vegan friendly)?
Look for great buying on special
Look for great buying on special
Recommended retail prices (RRPs) are a funny thing and can sometimes seem to have little to recommend them (forgive the play on words), writes wine reviewer Mark Henderson.
Easter wines
Easter wines
With Easter looming, stashes of chocolate accumulate in many households, which has Mike Henderson thinking about chocolate and wine matching.
Rare opportunity to indulge
Rare opportunity to indulge
At the opening address of the 2018 Central Otago Pinot Celebration, chairman Paul Pujol made the comment that if you saw a wine that you wanted to try, you really should do so, as you are unlikely...
Aussie reds and summer rose
Aussie reds and summer rose
Aussie reds and summer rose - it must be time to dust off the barbecue.
Fruit of some precious gravel
Fruit of some precious gravel
The Gimblett Gravels dozen varies in its composition each year, both in varietal mix and in producers featured, with this 2015 edition featuring five Syrahs ranging from the excellent value...
Only the Rhonely
Only the Rhonely
In June, I enjoyed a couple of weeks of wine travels in France with a group of friends, culminating in a week in the southern Rhone, based roughly 40km northeast of Avignon.
Kiwi style with a nod to Bordeaux
Kiwi style with a nod to Bordeaux
While in France recently, I farewelled a group of wine-loving friends who were off to Bordeaux to further indulge their passion.
Pinots offer value
Pinots offer value
Collective nouns are a funny thing. Whoever thought up a parliament of owls or a knot of toads, for example?
Call of the wild
Call of the wild
The call of the wild draws some to don hiking books and head into the wilderness; for others, it’s hunting wild animals.
Best to give wines some time to breathe
Best to give wines some time to breathe
This was a fascinating tasting for Mr Collins, Mr McLaren and me as it was a compelling example of the benefits of giving wines some time to "breathe''.
Sunshine in a glass and excellent value
Sunshine in a glass and excellent value
Aussies Shiraz. I cut my vinous milk teeth on wines like this.